Overview
Buddhist altars decorated with gold leaf and maki-e. Yame is the production area, and separate artisans handle the wooden base, the inner shrine, the carving and the lacquering.
Key facts
Field：Buddhist altars, nationally designated craft
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Information checked on: 2026-09-03
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