Modelled the main shrine of Kasuga Taisha, a Japanese Shinto shrine.The main hall of a Japanese shrine is considered the most sacred part of the shrine and is not designed for human access.In Japanese Shintoism, it is considered to lose its sacredness (‘kegare’) if it is touched by people, so not only worshippers but also people associated with the shrine are not allowed to enter.On the contrary, they are rarely seen by people, as they are built in secluded, off-limits areas to avoid being seen.The buildings may look small and rustic, but each one is made with precision and high-grade materials. However, they are not painted, as they are not supposed to be touched by people.As the most sacred object of the Japanese Shinto religion, the main shrine is always built as a small building like this.

They cannot be cleaned or repaired, but Shintoists maintain the cleanliness of the buildings by building new ones in a set cycle (10-20 years, depending on the shrine).

The modelling was done on the main shrine of Kasuga Shrine in Shiga Prefecture.It is designated as an important cultural property in Japan.The model was accurately derived from the drawings from which the survey was carried out.