THE FORMATIVE PROCESS AND SITE RATE OF WEST SHRINE TOWN IN MIYAJIMA ISLAND

Abstract

This study mainly clarifies formative process and site rate of the west shrine town in Miyajima. The major findings are as follows. The formation of the town was made in early the year 1500 in the wake of the formation of temples and shrines the year 1300-1168. Since then, houses crowded by the increase in population, the formation of a new town was made mid-16 and 17th century. After the reclamation of coast, town was again expanded the frontage to reclaimed area. In addition, the site had been integrated in many places.