Concerning the designation for a candidate of important cultural property, the Agency for Cultural Affairs will conduct a preliminary investigation and the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will consult with the Council for Cultural Affairs regarding the heritage that is to be designated.
重要文化財指定候補物件については文化庁で事前調査を行い、文部科学大臣は文化審議会に指定すべき物件について諮問する。