Abstract
The main shrine (Honden) of Yasaka-Jinja is similar to the main hall (Hondo) found in most medieval Buddhist temples. The thought which connects Shinto and Buddhism is considered to contribute to its form. Yasaka-Jinja once belonged to Tendai-Shu (a sect of Buddhism in Japan), so it is considered to be related to Hie-Taisha and Kitano-Tenmangu. To clarify the mutual influence In the styles of these main shrines, I compared each "Gedo" (a building or room used for Buddhists' summer training) in style and function, and I compared Yasaka-Jinja's "Mikotsuyajo" with Hie-Tarsha's "Geden". These Investigations and comparisons led me to the conclusion that Yasaka-Jinja is the most advanced both in terms of historical progression and in terms of illustrating the mutual thought of Shinto and Buddhism.
