Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Shishinden

Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 8, 2024

1. The Shishinden Marker

Inscription. The great "Hall of Ceremonies," or Shishinden, inspired this elegant structure. Originally part of the Gosho Imperial Palace in Kyoto, The Shishinden was built in 794. It is said to be one of the first true styles of Japanese architecture.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 794 CE.

Location. 28° 22.077′ N, 81° 33.038′ W. Marker is in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in Orange County. It is in Walt Disney World. It is on Epcot Center Drive. The marker is in the Japan pavilion at Walt Disney World's Epcot Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orlando FL 32830, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Orlando

and in Central Florida.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate

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States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Torii (within shouting distance of this marker); The Goju-No-To (within shouting distance of this marker); Nishikigoi (within shouting distance of this marker); Bonsai (within shouting distance of this marker); English Tea Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Miniature Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Eagle and the Beaver (approx. ¼ mile away); The Tale of a Whale (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Buena Vista.

Regarding The Shishinden. The Shishinden is a replica of the ceremonial hall at the Kyoto Imperial Palace in Japan.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 8, 2024

2. The Shishinden Marker

The Shishinden at Epcot Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, July 8, 2024

3. The Shishinden at Epcot Center

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.