Hiroshima Buddhist altars (Hiroshima Butsudan) are ornate traditional altars rooted in centuries of Buddhist devotion, primarily associated with the Jōdo Shinshū sect and recognized as a Traditional Craft since 1978. Visitors can learn about and view these exquisite altars featuring advanced lacquer techniques, intricate gold ornamentation, delicate carvings depicting Shinran Shonin's life, and foundations made from crushed oyster shells sourced from Hiroshima's local oyster industry.
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