第15回新潟仏壇工芸展（日本語ページ）

The 15th Niigata Butsudan（Buddhist Altar） with Ikebana（Japanese flower arrangement）Exhibition and Workshop at Kyuozawake Residence

Oct. 10 Sat. to Nov. 3 Tue. 2026 　

OPEN  9:30 − 17:00（close: Oct. 13 Tue., 19 Mon., 26 Mon.）

Venue : Kitamaebune no Jidaikan Kyuozawake Residence

12-2733 Kamiookawamaedori, chuoku, Niigatashi tel. +81 25-222-0300

Entrance fee : adult 260yen (11/3 free), children 130yen (Saturdays and Sundays, 11/3 free)

Exhibition : 

Traditionalcraft Skills Passed Down Through Generations

– From Traditional Crafts to Modern Creations of Niigata Butsudan

There are traditional Butsudan and new small products such as KOIOKI (chopstick rests), accessories, cups and many others at the exhibition. Something you must not miss! They also have numerous events to show how to make traditional Butsudan on the site.

NIIGATA TAMATEBAKO CREATION WITH KAMOKIRITANSU (PAULOWINA FURNITURE MAKER)

Beautifully crafted box is called Tamatebako.

All your important memorable goods can be stored in it, or you may simply choose to display It in your room as an attractive ornament. There are four different types of boxes to show you as below. The four boxes are made of untreated natural Japanese Kiri (paulowina). Our skilled Butsudan craftsmen used Urushi and gold powder for their decoration according to the tradition. The style and design could be customized individually.

Workshop and Demonstration by Butsudan craftsmen

Workshops are run by several Butsudan artisans. Anyone over 6 years old can join the workshops. It costs 1,000 yen and takes about 30 min.

In the workshop: You can take home what youʼve made and also participants are given a small Butsudan gift.

10/11・25 Sun. Metal name plate making

11/3 Sun. Makie name plate making

※11/3 entrance fee is free.

11/1 Sun・3 Tue. Makie drawing demonstration by Butsudan makie painter

※11/3 entrance fee is free.

Flyer download (Japanese only)