The second successive shogun Hidetada Tokugawa contributed the Honden in 1619. The building is elegant Momoyama style, and it remains original figure since the first establishment. It is designated as an important cultural property.

The roof of this building is single layered and curvature, and tiled with black lacquered copper. Also, there is 7 meters long front eave, and are decorative gables. The four sides of the Honden are verandas and internal decoration is lacquered. Inside the Honden is divided into two rooms. One is Naijin inner room and another is Gaijin outer room. God's soul is enshrined in the Naijin. Although, there are some decorations on the wall, it is calmer than luxurious decoration of Toshogu Shrine.

The Honden is surrounded by Karamon gate, Wakimon side gate and Sukibei transparent fence. The construction date, carpenters and officers were confirmed by written record on wooden piece. It was found in 1902, when the building was repaired. The Honden and this wooden piece were designated as important cultural property in 1908. Also, Karamon gate, Wakimon side gate, Sukibei transparent fence and Torii gate were designated as important cultural property in 1949.