The 14th Niigata Butsudan（Buddhist Altar） with Ikebana（Japanese flower arrangement） Exhibition and Workshop at Kyuozawake Residence

第14回新潟仏壇工芸展

The 14th Niigata Butsudan（Buddhist Altar） with Ikebana（Japanese flower arrangement）Exhibition and Workshop at Kyuozawake Residence

Oct. 11 Sat. to Nov. 3 Mon. 2025

OPEN　9:30ー17:00（close: 10/14 Tue., 20 Mon., and 27 Mon.）

Kitamaebune no Jidaikan Kyuozawake
entrance fee adult: 260 yen (11/3 free), children:130 yen (Saturdays and Sundays, 11/3 free)
12-2733 Kamiookawamaedori, chuoku, Niigatashi　tel. 025-222-0300

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.
For more details, see the report.

NIIGATA TAMATEBAKO

Workshops 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. No reservation required.

In the workshop: You can take home what you’ve made.

Oct. 19 and 26 Sun. Metal name plate making

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM　

No reservation required.

Nov. 3 Mon. Makie name plate making
※Nov. 3 entrance fee is free.

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

No reservation required.

Nov. 2 Sun. Makie drawing demonstration by Butsudan makie painter

No reservation required.

Ikebana（Japanese flower arrangement）Exhibition and Workshop

Ikebana Collaboration: Hiroko Suda School (Ikenobo)

Ikebana is a traditional Japanese art originating from the Heian period in which flowers and plants are specially arranged in a vase for appreciation.
In this exhibition, those flowers will be mainly displayed in the traditional Japanese room called Fuji-no-ma Room (Wisteria Room).

The lacquered flower stands crafted by the Butsudan artisans will be on display, offering a feast for the eyes of both floral artistry and lacquer techniques. Additionally, solemn ceremonial flower arrangements will be demonstrated live, and an ikebana workshop will be held.

Ikebana Workshop and Demonstration

Nov. 1 Sat. 3:00 p.m. — Ikebana Workshop

Advance registration is required.

Sit on tatami mats, adjust your posture, and arrange flowers. You may take home the floral materials. Since this workshop is held in a Japanese-style room, please wear socks.

Duration: 60 minutes
Capacity: 10 people
Venue: Matsu-no-ma Room（Pine Room）
Participation fee: ¥3,000 (tax included)
Admission fee is separate. Pay at the reception desk upon entering the facility (cash only).
Advance registration is required.
Contact the Kyu Ozawa Residence at 025-222-0300., or use the venue’s inquiry form. (Japanese)
When registering, please include your desired participation date and time.
Registration deadline: Sunday, October 26, 2025

Oct. 18 and Nov. 1 Sat. 1:30 p.m. — Ikebana “Reishiki-ike” Demonstration

No reservation required.

“Reishiki-ike” is the formal practice of arranging flowers in front of guests and traces its origins back to the Muromachi period. This time, we aim to express the spirit of our ikebana using tools from the Kyu Ozawa residence collection and tools crafted by the Niigata Buddhist Altar Association.

Venue: Matsu-no-ma Room（Pine Room）
Participation fee: Free
Admission fee applies.
Admission is free for visitors wearing traditional Japanese clothing (kimono) on October 18 and November 1.

Please download the flyers here.

flyer download front page (Japanese)

flyer download inside page (Japanese)

Five Artisans of Niigata Butsudan

There are FIVE special artisans on each process, wood works, carving, metal works, urushi (lacquer) painting and Makie drawing. This is a common way among three Butsudan manufactures in Niigata.