Hachiman-zukuri

[2][3] The honden itself is surrounded by a cloister-like covered corridor called kairō' (回廊) (see photo).

It has a hirairi or hirairi-zukuri (平入・平入造) structure, that is, the building has its main entrance on the side which runs parallel to the roof's ridge (non gabled-side).

[1] The space between the two structures is one ken wide and forms a room called ai-no-ma (相の間).

Structural details also show a strong relationship with the Heian period style called shinden-zukuri used in aristocratic residences.

[1] Isaniwa Shrine (伊佐爾波神社) in Matsuyama, Ehime, is a rare example of the hachiman-zukuri style.

The honden at Isaniwa Shrine ( 伊佐爾波神社 ) in Matsuyama, Ehime , is a rare example of the hachiman-zukuri style. The honden (left) is surrounded by a cloister-like corridor called kairō (right).