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
This temple is designated as an Important Cultural Property.
Restoring an Important Cultural Property requires a large amount of money.
This temple's main hall is designated an Important Cultural Property.
This painting was registered as an Important Cultural Property last year.
The government has set aside a budget to protect Important Cultural Properties.