The Bishu Hinoki cypress used is a rare domestically produced wood characterized by a smooth grain and dense texture.
Using Bishu Hinoki for the flat-roofed Shinto altar creates a sense of unity throughout and results in a solemn appearance.
A complete set of ritual implements is included, allowing for immediate worship.
【Product Details】
Main body size: height 39cm × width 67cm × depth 24cm
Size of the gohei (go-shin) paper: up to approximately 29cm
Main material: Bishu Hinoki
*This product is a Shinto altar designed to enshrine standard go-shin. Please be sure to check the specifications and dimensions of the go-shin before purchasing.
*As it is made of wood, slight variations may occur during manufacturing.
【Contents and sizes of the ritual set (cm)】
1. Sakaki stands (2 pieces) Height 13.5 × diameter 7.2
Tools for offering Sakaki branches. Sakaki is often replaced on the 1st and 15th, but it is replaced before it withers.
2. Artificial Sakaki (2 pieces) Height approximately 35
Use this when it is difficult to offer real Sakaki.
3. Heiji (2 pieces) Height 7.5 × diameter 5.1
Tools for offering sacred sake. Offered on the 1st and 15th, as well as during New Year and festivals. The best sake is Japanese rice wine (nihonshu).
4. Rice washing tray (2 pieces) Height 1.3 × diameter 6
Tools for offering rice and salt. Daily offering is ideal, but if difficult, replace on the 1st and 15th. Do not discard the rice after offering; eat it, and sprinkle the salt in the garden or at the entrance.
5. Water vessel (1 piece) Height 8 × diameter 6.5
Tools for offering water. Water is replaced every morning. Do not discard the water after offering; pour it at the entrance, garden, or give it to plants.
6. Candle holder (2 pieces) Height 3.7 × diameter 3.2
Tools for placing candles and lighting them.
7. Mirror (1 piece) Height 10.5 × width 9.7 × depth 3 (mirror diameter approximately 6)
A model of the Yata no Kagami, one of the three sacred treasures, believed to be a substitute for the divine. It is enshrined in shrines' main halls and worship halls.
8. Masakaki (1 piece) Height 24 × width 7.5 × depth 5
A staff with Sakaki branches at the tip, with the three sacred treasures (sword, mirror, and jewel) hung on it. The sword is hung on the left side, and the mirror and jewel on the right.
A version of just the main body is also available.
>> 'Shirayama' is here
Other types of Shinto altars and ritual implements are also available.
>> 'Category of Shinto altars and ritual implements (see all types)' is here
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