Kanazawa Buddhist Altars (called Kanazawa Butsudan in Japanese) are made in Kanazawa, Ishikawa prefecture. In the past, Ishikawa was an incredibly wealthy province called Kaga. This wealth was reflected in the rich Kaga culture of luxurious crafts…

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Nanao Butsudan refers to Buddhist altars which are produced in Nanao City, Ishikawa Prefecture. As part of the Hokuriku region where Jodo Shinshu became widely ingrained long ago, Ishikawa is home to many well-known Buddhist altar production areas…

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Yamagata Butsudan refers to Buddhist altars which are mainly made in Yamagata City, Tendo City, Obanazawa City, and Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture, which distinguishes the prefecture as the largest center of altar production in the Tohoku region…

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Yame Fukushima Butsudan refers to Buddhist altars which are made in Yame City (former Fukushima Town), Fukushima Prefecture. Dotted with many temples, the Yame region had been noted for the grounding with devout faith since ancient times, which un…

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Nagaoka Butsudan refers to Buddhist altars and altar fittings which are produced in and around Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. It has also risen to prominence as innovative-designed altars that suit a modern house, even using the traditional tec…

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Sanjo Butsudan refers to Buddhist altars which are made in the Sanjo area, Niigata Prefecture. With well-established characteristics of elegance and dignity, it is synonymous with a golden Buddhist altar. Sanjo Butsudan is characterized by the ort…

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Niigata Shirone Butsudan refers to Buddhist altars which are mainly made in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. A base of an altar usually uses Japanese cypress, zelkova, Japanese cherry, Japanese white pine and pine. Niigata Shirone Butsudan is cha…

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