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The art of crafting Japan’s most sacred shrine–in miniature


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In Japan’s spiritual heartland, tradition meets craftsmanship in miniature form. Artisans in Ise are preserving centuries-old shrine-making by handcrafting sacred replicas for modern homes.
At the family-run factory Miyachu, the craftsmen produce Ise no Shinden—miniature shrines that faithfully replicate the main sanctuary of Ise Jingu, known for its unique construction technique called Yuiitsu Shinmei-zukuri.
Its simple architectural design is said to have originated from ancient raised-floor granaries. The wooden structure is built with Hinoki cypress trees without using any nails, employing a traditional joinery method. Another distinguishing feature is a thatched roof made of Susuki grass, which craftsmen at Miyachu carefully hand-prune using a pair of shears.
Miniature shrines are often made to be used as kamidana—small altars enshrining Shinto deities that are commonly found inside Japanese homes or shops. Typically hung high on a wall, the altar often consists of various religious objects and offerings together with a small-scale shrine and is used as part of daily worship.
The making of miniature Ise shrines dates back to the Edo period (1600–1868), when Ise Jingu was a major pilgrimage destination.
“Many people came to Ise to worship and to receive sacred talismans or ofuda. Naturally, this created a need for kamidana—household altars to enshrine the ofuda. That’s when the kamidana we make today began to spread across the country,” explained Yosuke Kawanishi, the third-generation head of his family business Miyachu.
But like many other traditional crafts, Miyachu faces the challenge of a possible drop in demand as traditional customs fade.
To survive, the company is trying to appeal to younger generations by producing a new line of kamidana shrines with a modern twist.
Their latest designs are minimalist but retain the key features of Ise Shrine, such as a thatched roof.
This article was provided by The Associated Press.
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