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to restore the pagoda(There is a possibility that pending the outcome of the survey, column and beam restoration may also take place).to restore the pagoda(There is a possibility that pending the outcome of the survey, column and beam restoration may also take place).to restore the pagoda(There is a possibility that pending the outcome of the survey, column and beam restoration may also take place).to restore the pagoda(There is a possibility that pending the outcome of the survey, column and beam restoration may also take place).to restore the pagoda(There is a possibility that pending the outcome of the survey, column and beam restoration may also take place).to restore the pagoda(There is a possibility that pending the outcome of the survey, column and beam restoration may also take place).to restore the pagoda(There is a possibility that pending the outcome of the survey, column and beam restoration may also take place).

of the Taisho Period). of the Taisho Period). of the Taisho Period). of the Taisho Period). of the Taisho Period). of the Taisho Period). of the Taisho Period).

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Gifu Park Three-Storied Pagoda Maintenance & Restoration ConstructionGifu Park Three-Storied Pagoda Maintenance & Restoration ConstructionGifu Park Three-Storied Pagoda Maintenance & Restoration ConstructionGifu Park Three-Storied Pagoda Maintenance & Restoration ConstructionGifu Park Three-Storied Pagoda Maintenance & Restoration ConstructionGifu Park Three-Storied Pagoda Maintenance & Restoration ConstructionGifu Park Three-Storied Pagoda Maintenance & Restoration Construction

As part of the Gifu Park Maintenance and Restoration Project, the deteriorated three-storied pagoda, a registered tangible As part of the Gifu Park Maintenance and Restoration Project, the deteriorated three-storied pagoda, a registered tangible As part of the Gifu Park Maintenance and Restoration Project, the deteriorated three-storied pagoda, a registered tangible As part of the Gifu Park Maintenance and Restoration Project, the deteriorated three-storied pagoda, a registered tangible As part of the Gifu Park Maintenance and Restoration Project, the deteriorated three-storied pagoda, a registered tangible As part of the Gifu Park Maintenance and Restoration Project, the deteriorated three-storied pagoda, a registered tangible As part of the Gifu Park Maintenance and Restoration Project, the deteriorated three-storied pagoda, a registered tangible

cultural property, will be partially deconstructed and undergo repairs. The original pillars and beams will remain as a survey cultural property, will be partially deconstructed and undergo repairs. The original pillars and beams will remain as a survey cultural property, will be partially deconstructed and undergo repairs. The original pillars and beams will remain as a survey cultural property, will be partially deconstructed and undergo repairs. The original pillars and beams will remain as a survey cultural property, will be partially deconstructed and undergo repairs. The original pillars and beams will remain as a survey cultural property, will be partially deconstructed and undergo repairs. The original pillars and beams will remain as a survey cultural property, will be partially deconstructed and undergo repairs. The original pillars and beams will remain as a survey

is conducted to determine what parts need restoration. Pending the results of the survey, salvageable materials will be reused is conducted to determine what parts need restoration. Pending the results of the survey, salvageable materials will be reused is conducted to determine what parts need restoration. Pending the results of the survey, salvageable materials will be reused is conducted to determine what parts need restoration. Pending the results of the survey, salvageable materials will be reused is conducted to determine what parts need restoration. Pending the results of the survey, salvageable materials will be reused is conducted to determine what parts need restoration. Pending the results of the survey, salvageable materials will be reused is conducted to determine what parts need restoration. Pending the results of the survey, salvageable materials will be reused

The construction of the three-storied pagoda in Gifu Park was planned in order to The construction of the three-storied pagoda in Gifu Park was planned in order to The construction of the three-storied pagoda in Gifu Park was planned in order to The construction of the three-storied pagoda in Gifu Park was planned in order to The construction of the three-storied pagoda in Gifu Park was planned in order to The construction of the three-storied pagoda in Gifu Park was planned in order to The construction of the three-storied pagoda in Gifu Park was planned in order to

celebrate the ascension to the throne of the Taisho Period emperor.Gifu City collected celebrate the ascension to the throne of the Taisho Period emperor.Gifu City collected celebrate the ascension to the throne of the Taisho Period emperor.Gifu City collected celebrate the ascension to the throne of the Taisho Period emperor.Gifu City collected celebrate the ascension to the throne of the Taisho Period emperor.Gifu City collected celebrate the ascension to the throne of the Taisho Period emperor.Gifu City collected celebrate the ascension to the throne of the Taisho Period emperor.Gifu City collected

Provisional Construcion:Scaffolding Roof installation Removal commencement.Provisional Construcion:Scaffolding Roof installation Removal commencement.Provisional Construcion:Scaffolding Roof installation Removal commencement.Provisional Construcion:Scaffolding Roof installation Removal commencement.Provisional Construcion:Scaffolding Roof installation Removal commencement.Provisional Construcion:Scaffolding Roof installation Removal commencement.Provisional Construcion:Scaffolding Roof installation Removal commencement.

Deconstruction:Parts will be removed piece by piece and testedDeconstruction:Parts will be removed piece by piece and testedDeconstruction:Parts will be removed piece by piece and testedDeconstruction:Parts will be removed piece by piece and testedDeconstruction:Parts will be removed piece by piece and testedDeconstruction:Parts will be removed piece by piece and testedDeconstruction:Parts will be removed piece by piece and tested

Reconstruction:Repaired parts will be reassembledReconstruction:Repaired parts will be reassembledReconstruction:Repaired parts will be reassembledReconstruction:Repaired parts will be reassembledReconstruction:Repaired parts will be reassembledReconstruction:Repaired parts will be reassembledReconstruction:Repaired parts will be reassembled

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DeconstructionDeconstructionDeconstructionDeconstructionDeconstructionDeconstructionDeconstruction

Repair/Repair/Repair/Repair/Repair/Repair/Repair/Cultural property Cultural property Cultural property Cultural property Cultural property Cultural property Cultural property

Repair:Damaged parts will be removed or replacedRepair:Damaged parts will be removed or replacedRepair:Damaged parts will be removed or replacedRepair:Damaged parts will be removed or replacedRepair:Damaged parts will be removed or replacedRepair:Damaged parts will be removed or replacedRepair:Damaged parts will be removed or replaced

Construction Period:September 2014 - February 2017(Planned)Construction Period:September 2014 - February 2017(Planned)Construction Period:September 2014 - February 2017(Planned)Construction Period:September 2014 - February 2017(Planned)Construction Period:September 2014 - February 2017(Planned)Construction Period:September 2014 - February 2017(Planned)Construction Period:September 2014 - February 2017(Planned)

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StructureStructureStructureStructureStructureStructureStructure

1917 (6th year of the Taisho Period)1917 (6th year of the Taisho Period)1917 (6th year of the Taisho Period)1917 (6th year of the Taisho Period)1917 (6th year of the Taisho Period)1917 (6th year of the Taisho Period)1917 (6th year of the Taisho Period)

Wooden Turret Style,Wooden Turret Style,Wooden Turret Style,Wooden Turret Style,Wooden Turret Style,Wooden Turret Style,Wooden Turret Style,

Contact information about the pagoda restration construction workContact information about the pagoda restration construction workContact information about the pagoda restration construction workContact information about the pagoda restration construction workContact information about the pagoda restration construction workContact information about the pagoda restration construction workContact information about the pagoda restration construction workOrdered by　　 History City Development Division, Urban Building Department,Gifu CityOrdered by　　 History City Development Division, Urban Building Department,Gifu CityOrdered by　　 History City Development Division, Urban Building Department,Gifu CityOrdered by　　 History City Development Division, Urban Building Department,Gifu CityOrdered by　　 History City Development Division, Urban Building Department,Gifu CityOrdered by　　 History City Development Division, Urban Building Department,Gifu CityOrdered by　　 History City Development Division, Urban Building Department,Gifu City

Project Leader　 The Japanese Association for Conservation of Architectural Monuments Project Leader　 The Japanese Association for Conservation of Architectural Monuments Project Leader　 The Japanese Association for Conservation of Architectural Monuments Project Leader　 The Japanese Association for Conservation of Architectural Monuments Project Leader　 The Japanese Association for Conservation of Architectural Monuments Project Leader　 The Japanese Association for Conservation of Architectural Monuments Project Leader　 The Japanese Association for Conservation of Architectural Monuments

Plan Supervisor Ito Heizaemon Architecture Office Co., LtdPlan Supervisor Ito Heizaemon Architecture Office Co., LtdPlan Supervisor Ito Heizaemon Architecture Office Co., LtdPlan Supervisor Ito Heizaemon Architecture Office Co., LtdPlan Supervisor Ito Heizaemon Architecture Office Co., LtdPlan Supervisor Ito Heizaemon Architecture Office Co., LtdPlan Supervisor Ito Heizaemon Architecture Office Co., Ltd

Constructed by　 Nakashima Engineering Contracting Co., Ltd.Constructed by　 Nakashima Engineering Contracting Co., Ltd.Constructed by　 Nakashima Engineering Contracting Co., Ltd.Constructed by　 Nakashima Engineering Contracting Co., Ltd.Constructed by　 Nakashima Engineering Contracting Co., Ltd.Constructed by　 Nakashima Engineering Contracting Co., Ltd.Constructed by　 Nakashima Engineering Contracting Co., Ltd.

History City Development Division,History City Development Division,History City Development Division,History City Development Division,History City Development Division,History City Development Division,History City Development Division,

Urban Building Department,Gifu CityUrban Building Department,Gifu CityUrban Building Department,Gifu CityUrban Building Department,Gifu CityUrban Building Department,Gifu CityUrban Building Department,Gifu CityUrban Building Department,Gifu City

18 Imazawa-cho, Gifu City, 50018 Imazawa-cho, Gifu City, 50018 Imazawa-cho, Gifu City, 50018 Imazawa-cho, Gifu City, 50018 Imazawa-cho, Gifu City, 50018 Imazawa-cho, Gifu City, 50018 Imazawa-cho, Gifu City, 500

TEL 058－214－4596 / FAX 058－262－0512TEL 058－214－4596 / FAX 058－262－0512TEL 058－214－4596 / FAX 058－262－0512TEL 058－214－4596 / FAX 058－262－0512TEL 058－214－4596 / FAX 058－262－0512TEL 058－214－4596 / FAX 058－262－0512TEL 058－214－4596 / FAX 058－262－0512

A photograph of the Three-Storied PagodaA photograph of the Three-Storied PagodaA photograph of the Three-Storied PagodaA photograph of the Three-Storied PagodaA photograph of the Three-Storied PagodaA photograph of the Three-Storied PagodaA photograph of the Three-Storied Pagoda

taken at the time of completion (Picture Postcard)taken at the time of completion (Picture Postcard)taken at the time of completion (Picture Postcard)taken at the time of completion (Picture Postcard)taken at the time of completion (Picture Postcard)taken at the time of completion (Picture Postcard)taken at the time of completion (Picture Postcard)

Present day pagoda (Photo by Yoshinobu Mochizuki)Present day pagoda (Photo by Yoshinobu Mochizuki)Present day pagoda (Photo by Yoshinobu Mochizuki)Present day pagoda (Photo by Yoshinobu Mochizuki)Present day pagoda (Photo by Yoshinobu Mochizuki)Present day pagoda (Photo by Yoshinobu Mochizuki)Present day pagoda (Photo by Yoshinobu Mochizuki)

The wooden Nagara Bridge used from 1901(34th year of the Meiji Period) The wooden Nagara Bridge used from 1901(34th year of the Meiji Period) The wooden Nagara Bridge used from 1901(34th year of the Meiji Period) The wooden Nagara Bridge used from 1901(34th year of the Meiji Period) The wooden Nagara Bridge used from 1901(34th year of the Meiji Period) The wooden Nagara Bridge used from 1901(34th year of the Meiji Period) The wooden Nagara Bridge used from 1901(34th year of the Meiji Period)

to 1916(4th year of the Taisho Period)to 1916(4th year of the Taisho Period)to 1916(4th year of the Taisho Period)to 1916(4th year of the Taisho Period)to 1916(4th year of the Taisho Period)to 1916(4th year of the Taisho Period)to 1916(4th year of the Taisho Period)

(『Chronicles of Omiya-cho 1-chome』)(『Chronicles of Omiya-cho 1-chome』)(『Chronicles of Omiya-cho 1-chome』)(『Chronicles of Omiya-cho 1-chome』)(『Chronicles of Omiya-cho 1-chome』)(『Chronicles of Omiya-cho 1-chome』)(『Chronicles of Omiya-cho 1-chome』)

Three-Storied Pagoda Chuta Ito Design Diagram (Blueprint cross-section)Three-Storied Pagoda Chuta Ito Design Diagram (Blueprint cross-section)Three-Storied Pagoda Chuta Ito Design Diagram (Blueprint cross-section)Three-Storied Pagoda Chuta Ito Design Diagram (Blueprint cross-section)Three-Storied Pagoda Chuta Ito Design Diagram (Blueprint cross-section)Three-Storied Pagoda Chuta Ito Design Diagram (Blueprint cross-section)Three-Storied Pagoda Chuta Ito Design Diagram (Blueprint cross-section)

citizen donations, and the pagoda was constructed on November 21,1917 (The 6th year citizen donations, and the pagoda was constructed on November 21,1917 (The 6th year citizen donations, and the pagoda was constructed on November 21,1917 (The 6th year citizen donations, and the pagoda was constructed on November 21,1917 (The 6th year citizen donations, and the pagoda was constructed on November 21,1917 (The 6th year citizen donations, and the pagoda was constructed on November 21,1917 (The 6th year citizen donations, and the pagoda was constructed on November 21,1917 (The 6th year

The idea for the Three-Storied Pagoda came The idea for the Three-Storied Pagoda came The idea for the Three-Storied Pagoda came The idea for the Three-Storied Pagoda came The idea for the Three-Storied Pagoda came The idea for the Three-Storied Pagoda came The idea for the Three-Storied Pagoda came

from the designer of the Meiji-jingu Shrine, Chuta Ito who is credited with being from the designer of the Meiji-jingu Shrine, Chuta Ito who is credited with being from the designer of the Meiji-jingu Shrine, Chuta Ito who is credited with being from the designer of the Meiji-jingu Shrine, Chuta Ito who is credited with being from the designer of the Meiji-jingu Shrine, Chuta Ito who is credited with being from the designer of the Meiji-jingu Shrine, Chuta Ito who is credited with being from the designer of the Meiji-jingu Shrine, Chuta Ito who is credited with being

the founder of Japanese Historical Architecture.　It is said that the location of the founder of Japanese Historical Architecture.　It is said that the location of the founder of Japanese Historical Architecture.　It is said that the location of the founder of Japanese Historical Architecture.　It is said that the location of the founder of Japanese Historical Architecture.　It is said that the location of the founder of Japanese Historical Architecture.　It is said that the location of the founder of Japanese Historical Architecture.　It is said that the location of

the shrine was decided by Gyokudo Kawai, a Japanese artist who graduated from the shrine was decided by Gyokudo Kawai, a Japanese artist who graduated from the shrine was decided by Gyokudo Kawai, a Japanese artist who graduated from the shrine was decided by Gyokudo Kawai, a Japanese artist who graduated from the shrine was decided by Gyokudo Kawai, a Japanese artist who graduated from the shrine was decided by Gyokudo Kawai, a Japanese artist who graduated from the shrine was decided by Gyokudo Kawai, a Japanese artist who graduated from

an elementary school in Gifu City.an elementary school in Gifu City.an elementary school in Gifu City.an elementary school in Gifu City.an elementary school in Gifu City.an elementary school in Gifu City.an elementary school in Gifu City.

The pagoda is approximately 22m high and each floor is approximately 5.4 m2. The The pagoda is approximately 22m high and each floor is approximately 5.4 m2. The The pagoda is approximately 22m high and each floor is approximately 5.4 m2. The The pagoda is approximately 22m high and each floor is approximately 5.4 m2. The The pagoda is approximately 22m high and each floor is approximately 5.4 m2. The The pagoda is approximately 22m high and each floor is approximately 5.4 m2. The The pagoda is approximately 22m high and each floor is approximately 5.4 m2. The

center pillar of the pagoda is suspended by chains, unattached to the foundation,center pillar of the pagoda is suspended by chains, unattached to the foundation,center pillar of the pagoda is suspended by chains, unattached to the foundation,center pillar of the pagoda is suspended by chains, unattached to the foundation,center pillar of the pagoda is suspended by chains, unattached to the foundation,center pillar of the pagoda is suspended by chains, unattached to the foundation,center pillar of the pagoda is suspended by chains, unattached to the foundation,

known as a "Suspended Type Structure." This characteristic is native to pagodas known as a "Suspended Type Structure." This characteristic is native to pagodas known as a "Suspended Type Structure." This characteristic is native to pagodas known as a "Suspended Type Structure." This characteristic is native to pagodas known as a "Suspended Type Structure." This characteristic is native to pagodas known as a "Suspended Type Structure." This characteristic is native to pagodas known as a "Suspended Type Structure." This characteristic is native to pagodas

a whole has never undergone a full-scale reconstruction since it was built. a whole has never undergone a full-scale reconstruction since it was built. a whole has never undergone a full-scale reconstruction since it was built. a whole has never undergone a full-scale reconstruction since it was built. a whole has never undergone a full-scale reconstruction since it was built. a whole has never undergone a full-scale reconstruction since it was built. a whole has never undergone a full-scale reconstruction since it was built.

In 2005, the three-storied pagoda was registered as a tangible cultural property. In 2005, the three-storied pagoda was registered as a tangible cultural property. In 2005, the three-storied pagoda was registered as a tangible cultural property. In 2005, the three-storied pagoda was registered as a tangible cultural property. In 2005, the three-storied pagoda was registered as a tangible cultural property. In 2005, the three-storied pagoda was registered as a tangible cultural property. In 2005, the three-storied pagoda was registered as a tangible cultural property.

from the late Edo and Meiji Periods. It is assumed that the materials used for from the late Edo and Meiji Periods. It is assumed that the materials used for from the late Edo and Meiji Periods. It is assumed that the materials used for from the late Edo and Meiji Periods. It is assumed that the materials used for from the late Edo and Meiji Periods. It is assumed that the materials used for from the late Edo and Meiji Periods. It is assumed that the materials used for from the late Edo and Meiji Periods. It is assumed that the materials used for

The present day pagoda has had a few small-scale repairs, however the building as The present day pagoda has had a few small-scale repairs, however the building as The present day pagoda has had a few small-scale repairs, however the building as The present day pagoda has had a few small-scale repairs, however the building as The present day pagoda has had a few small-scale repairs, however the building as The present day pagoda has had a few small-scale repairs, however the building as The present day pagoda has had a few small-scale repairs, however the building as

this pagoda were taken from the Nagara Bridge in 1916(The 4th year of the Taisho Period). this pagoda were taken from the Nagara Bridge in 1916(The 4th year of the Taisho Period). this pagoda were taken from the Nagara Bridge in 1916(The 4th year of the Taisho Period). this pagoda were taken from the Nagara Bridge in 1916(The 4th year of the Taisho Period). this pagoda were taken from the Nagara Bridge in 1916(The 4th year of the Taisho Period). this pagoda were taken from the Nagara Bridge in 1916(The 4th year of the Taisho Period). this pagoda were taken from the Nagara Bridge in 1916(The 4th year of the Taisho Period).

Three-Storied Pagoda SummaryThree-Storied Pagoda SummaryThree-Storied Pagoda SummaryThree-Storied Pagoda SummaryThree-Storied Pagoda SummaryThree-Storied Pagoda SummaryThree-Storied Pagoda Summary

Year ofYear ofYear ofYear ofYear ofYear ofYear ofConstructionConstructionConstructionConstructionConstructionConstructionConstructionConstructionConstructionConstructionConstructionConstructionConstructionConstructionMethodMethodMethodMethodMethodMethodMethod

designationdesignationdesignationdesignationdesignationdesignationdesignation

Chuta ItoChuta ItoChuta ItoChuta ItoChuta ItoChuta ItoChuta Ito

Gifu CityGifu CityGifu CityGifu CityGifu CityGifu CityGifu City

Suspended Central Pillar DesignSuspended Central Pillar DesignSuspended Central Pillar DesignSuspended Central Pillar DesignSuspended Central Pillar DesignSuspended Central Pillar DesignSuspended Central Pillar Design

Registered Tangible Cultural Registered Tangible Cultural Registered Tangible Cultural Registered Tangible Cultural Registered Tangible Cultural Registered Tangible Cultural Registered Tangible Cultural Property (2005)Property (2005)Property (2005)Property (2005)Property (2005)Property (2005)Property (2005)Total height 22mTotal height 22mTotal height 22mTotal height 22mTotal height 22mTotal height 22mTotal height 22mFirst level beam span 5.4 mFirst level beam span 5.4 mFirst level beam span 5.4 mFirst level beam span 5.4 mFirst level beam span 5.4 mFirst level beam span 5.4 mFirst level beam span 5.4 m

(1)

Dismantlement Situation

(2) Repairing Components

(3) Construction Situation

Road installment filling work Roof dismantling work Survey work,

paint removal and wood inspection Dismantling complete

Numbering supply parts Measuring / damage check

Careful records Paint removal and

wood inspection

Filling gaps in wood trim Replacing the pillar bases

In order to differentiate between original and

replacement components, all replacement

parts are marked with a seal.

Repainting

First level pillar construction First level beam construction Second level pillar construction First level hanegi construction

hanegi 1st level pillar 1st level beam 2nd level pillar

Before

After

Before

After

Before

After