Not quite sure, but maybe one of the priests or groundskeepers live in this old Japanese-style building. Like how they use a simple bamboo pole to indicate a non-obtrusive gate to keep tourists out.
I like the simple but intricate woodwork of Shinto shrines and their associated buildings and other structures.
One nice thing about Japan is that it is so humid and wet that moss can easily grow just about anywhere. Makes for a beautiful green carpet!
It's not uncommon to see poles used to support old trees that would otherwise collapse under their own weight or break apart during a severe typhoon.
Nezu Shrine, Tokyo
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