noun
Important Cultural Property
Official designation by the Japanese government for tangible cultural properties of high historical or artistic value. Often abbreviated as 重文 (じゅうぶん). Compare with 国宝 (National Treasure), which is a higher designation.
See also: 国宝
この寺は重要文化財に指定されている。
This temple is designated as an Important Cultural Property.
重要文化財の修復には多額の費用がかかる。
Restoring an Important Cultural Property requires a large amount of money.