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Buddhist Altars & Fittings

Kyoto Buddhist Altars

Masterfully crafted Buddhist household altars from Kyoto, combining lacquer, gold leaf, and intricate metalwork. Produced by teams of specialized artisans, they are considered the pinnacle of Japanese altar craft.

Japanese Name京仏壇
CategoryBuddhist Altars & Fittings
Prefecture京都 (京都)
Region京都市、宇治市、亀岡市、城陽市、向日市、長岡京市、木津川市、南丹市 (京都市、宇治市、亀岡市、城陽市、向日市、長岡京市、木津川市、南丹市)
Main Products仏壇
DesignatedFebruary 26, 1976