It is one of the oldest architectural styles of shrines, along with shinmei-zukuri style, which is exemplified by Ise-jingu Shrine, and taisha-zukuri style, which is epitomized by Izumo-taisha Shrine.
伊勢神宮に代表される神明造や出雲大社に代表される大社造と共に、神社建築の最古の様式とされる。