VILLAGE Report #Shiga Prefecture
[VILLAGE Report vol.21] Armor Craftsmen Made Buddhist Altars | Shiga Prefecture
Hikone Buddhist altars are a craft that developed when armor craftsmen of the Hikone domain changed trades. Shigaraki ware is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns. It is the story of wartime skills becoming tools for prayer.
[VILLAGE Report vol.21] Armor Craftsmen Made Buddhist Altars | Shiga Prefecture
Hikone Buddhist altars are a craft that developed when armor craftsmen of the Hikone domain changed trades. Shigaraki ware is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns. It is the story of wartime skills becoming tools for prayer.
Shiga Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide
Hieizan Enryakuji is a temple that produced the founders of many Buddhist schools. Hiyoshi Taisha is the head shrine of Hiyoshi, Hie, and Sanno shrines nationwide. We have organized Shiga’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.
Shiga Prefecture Specialties, Souvenirs, Shrines, Temples, and Travel | 47 Prefecture Guide
Hieizan Enryakuji is a temple that produced the founders of many Buddhist schools. Hiyoshi Taisha is the head shrine of Hiyoshi, Hie, and Sanno shrines nationwide. We have organized Shiga’s specialties, souvenirs, shrines and temples, travel spots, and traditional crafts by category.