Abstract
<p>This paper introduces the recent attempts to clarify the seismic behaviour of traditional timber architecture. The subject of the research is a timber temple, <i>Kencho-ji</i>, in Japan, designated as important cultural property. There are two main halls in the <i>Kencho-ji </i>temple, and one of them collapsed while the other slightly inclined by the 1923 <i>Kanto </i>Earthquake. The two main halls have similar structures, and stand next to each other. The reason for the difference in the damage is investigated through on-sight measurement, micro tremor test, earthquake monitoring, and structural analysis. As there is very few information concerning the hidden detail of the joints, the paper introduces the result of the X-ray test on the joints and structural analysis based on the result.</p>
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