Abstract
Table of Contents Introduction Chapter I : Outline of chief events (of the year) at Kasuga Shrine. II : The function of Buildings other than the Four Main Shrines and the Smaller ones judged by the chief events at the Kasuga Shrine. §1 : The function of Heiden (the offering hall) & Maidono (dancing stage) of the Main Shrine. §2 : The function of Naoraidono (the Banquet hall). §3 : The function of Utsushidono (used to house the godly presences kept in the Four Main Shrines While these are being rebuilt). §4 : The function of the three corridors in front of the Four Main Shrines, Nenro (the inclined corridor at the west side of the Four Main Shrines) and Chumon (the south inner gate at the front of the Four Main Shrines). 1 : The function of the three corridors and Nenro. 2 : The function of Chumon. §5 : The function of Kairo (corridor) and Nanmon (the south gate). 1 : The function of Kairo (corridor). 2 : The function of Nanmon (the south gate). Conclusion This paper describes the function of buildings other than the Four Main Shrines and the Smaller ones judged on the basis of the chief events at the Kasuga Shrine in Nara.
