main temple building; main shrine building
Refers to the principal hall of a temple or shrine, where the main object of worship is enshrined or major ceremonies are held.
The main building of this shrine was built in the Edo period.
Shishiden; Hall for State Ceremonies
Specifically the Shishinden (紫宸殿), the main hall of the Kyoto Imperial Palace used for enthronement and other state ceremonies.
See also: 紫宸殿
The main hall of the Kyoto Imperial Palace is called Shishinden, where important ceremonies were held.
central palace building; state chamber
General term for the main or central building of a palace, often used in historical or architectural contexts.
In the Heian-kyō Imperial Palace, many buildings were arranged around the central hall.
From 正 (sei, 'main, central') + 殿 (den, 'hall, palace'). The term has been used historically to denote the principal building in palace, temple, and shrine complexes.