Dojo Kamidana- Made of solid oak
Kamidana Shinto Alter / Shrine
On this page, you will find several Handcrafted versions of traditional style Kamidana. Each is a one of a kind and not a production piece as I have designed and handcrafted each one myself.
The Kamidana (literally translated as god-shelf) is very popular in Japan and can be found in many homes, shrines and martial arts dojos around the world. This small structure is typically placed on a high wall and surrounded with items related to the Shinto religion. It is a way to give a physical form to a place in which one performs their own personal relationship with their religion. However, it does not have to be for Buddhists or those who practice Shintoism. You may use it as a way to enshrine the God you believe in our simply view it as a piece of eastern art.
Inside of the kamidana enshrines an ofuda, these are types of charms, prayers or spiritual beliefs held by the owner. Ofuda come in a variety of forms. Some are simple slips of paper while others are rectangular wooden plagues inscribed with the same. Many are changed yearly.
In the dojo the Kamidana is considered the heart of a traditional dojo. It holds a very special place of honor in the training hall. It is placed there to enshrine the sprite of budo and how it helps us strengthen or minds and body. There to it will be surrounded by artifacts and symbols related to the individual system and it beliefs. For more information about the Kamidana and it place in the dojo check out the page titled "Martial arts and Religion' on our site.
The Kamidana (literally translated as god-shelf) is very popular in Japan and can be found in many homes, shrines and martial arts dojos around the world. This small structure is typically placed on a high wall and surrounded with items related to the Shinto religion. It is a way to give a physical form to a place in which one performs their own personal relationship with their religion. However, it does not have to be for Buddhists or those who practice Shintoism. You may use it as a way to enshrine the God you believe in our simply view it as a piece of eastern art.
Inside of the kamidana enshrines an ofuda, these are types of charms, prayers or spiritual beliefs held by the owner. Ofuda come in a variety of forms. Some are simple slips of paper while others are rectangular wooden plagues inscribed with the same. Many are changed yearly.
In the dojo the Kamidana is considered the heart of a traditional dojo. It holds a very special place of honor in the training hall. It is placed there to enshrine the sprite of budo and how it helps us strengthen or minds and body. There to it will be surrounded by artifacts and symbols related to the individual system and it beliefs. For more information about the Kamidana and it place in the dojo check out the page titled "Martial arts and Religion' on our site.
Custom Kamidana
Handcrafted Kamidana
Shinto Alter / Shrine
290.00+ Shipping
This is a hand crafted traditional style Kamidana that I designed myself using a cad program. The scale and design are based on historical references pictures. It was 3D printed using real wood infused PLA filament,(poly lactic acid) then assembled and finished with wood stain and metal detail pieces. I finish each of my pieces in a darker color as I prefer the dark aged look of vintage wooden Kamidana. The Giboshi are also my design and are hand cast in solid pewter. This Kamidana has the look and feel of real wood. It stands 16" tall and is 16" wide. The space inside for the ofuda measures 16"x 8 1/8". The rails can also be removed and set aside to get inside.
Shinto Alter / Shrine
290.00+ Shipping
This is a hand crafted traditional style Kamidana that I designed myself using a cad program. The scale and design are based on historical references pictures. It was 3D printed using real wood infused PLA filament,(poly lactic acid) then assembled and finished with wood stain and metal detail pieces. I finish each of my pieces in a darker color as I prefer the dark aged look of vintage wooden Kamidana. The Giboshi are also my design and are hand cast in solid pewter. This Kamidana has the look and feel of real wood. It stands 16" tall and is 16" wide. The space inside for the ofuda measures 16"x 8 1/8". The rails can also be removed and set aside to get inside.
Handcrafted Kamidana
Shinto Alter / Shrine
270.00+ Shipping
SOLD
This is a hand crafted traditional style Kamidana that I designed myself using a cad program. The scale and design are based on historical references pictures. It was 3D printed using real wood infused PLA filament,(poly lactic acid) then assembled and finished with wood stain and metal detail pieces. I finish each of my pieces in a darker color as I prefer the dark aged look of vintage wooden Kamidana. The Giboshi are also my design and are hand cast in solid pewter. This Kamidana has the look and feel of real wood. It stands 16" tall and is 16" wide. The space inside for the ofuda measures 16"x 8 1/8". The rails can also be removed and set aside to get inside.
Shinto Alter / Shrine
270.00+ Shipping
SOLD
This is a hand crafted traditional style Kamidana that I designed myself using a cad program. The scale and design are based on historical references pictures. It was 3D printed using real wood infused PLA filament,(poly lactic acid) then assembled and finished with wood stain and metal detail pieces. I finish each of my pieces in a darker color as I prefer the dark aged look of vintage wooden Kamidana. The Giboshi are also my design and are hand cast in solid pewter. This Kamidana has the look and feel of real wood. It stands 16" tall and is 16" wide. The space inside for the ofuda measures 16"x 8 1/8". The rails can also be removed and set aside to get inside.
Handcrafted Kamidana
Shinto Alter / Shrine
200.00 + Shipping
This is a hand crafted traditional style Kamidana that I designed myself using a cad program. The scale and design are based on historical references pictures. It was 3D printed using real wood infused PLA filament,(poly lactic acid) then assembled and finished with wood stain and metal detail pieces. This is a smaller, thinner shrine with all the same detail for someone who does not have the room for the larger versions. I finish each of my pieces in a darker color as I prefer the dark aged look of vintage wooden Kamidana.
This Kamidana has the look and feel of real wood. It stands 13 1/2" tall and is 11 1/2" wide. The space inside for the ofuda measures 11"x 7 1/2". The face can also be removed and set aside to get inside.
Shinto Alter / Shrine
200.00 + Shipping
This is a hand crafted traditional style Kamidana that I designed myself using a cad program. The scale and design are based on historical references pictures. It was 3D printed using real wood infused PLA filament,(poly lactic acid) then assembled and finished with wood stain and metal detail pieces. This is a smaller, thinner shrine with all the same detail for someone who does not have the room for the larger versions. I finish each of my pieces in a darker color as I prefer the dark aged look of vintage wooden Kamidana.
This Kamidana has the look and feel of real wood. It stands 13 1/2" tall and is 11 1/2" wide. The space inside for the ofuda measures 11"x 7 1/2". The face can also be removed and set aside to get inside.
Handcrafted Tori Gate
Shinto Religion
75.00 + Shipping
This is a scale replica of a Japanese Tori Gate that I designed based on historical references pictures. It was 3D printed using wood infused PLA filament,(poly lactic acid) then assembled and finished with wood stain. Historical wooden Tori were usually left unpainted like the one I created or finished in brilliant red with a black upper motif. It has the look feel of real wood. It stands 12 ½" tall and the top of the gate is 13 1/8" wide.
Traditionally built of wood or stone the Tori gate is commonly found at the entrance of Japanese Shinto Shrines symbolizing the transition from the mundane to a sacred place. The oldest existing Tori gate was constructed during the 12 century and belongs to the Hachiman Shrine located in the Yamagata prefecture of Japan.
Shinto Religion
75.00 + Shipping
This is a scale replica of a Japanese Tori Gate that I designed based on historical references pictures. It was 3D printed using wood infused PLA filament,(poly lactic acid) then assembled and finished with wood stain. Historical wooden Tori were usually left unpainted like the one I created or finished in brilliant red with a black upper motif. It has the look feel of real wood. It stands 12 ½" tall and the top of the gate is 13 1/8" wide.
Traditionally built of wood or stone the Tori gate is commonly found at the entrance of Japanese Shinto Shrines symbolizing the transition from the mundane to a sacred place. The oldest existing Tori gate was constructed during the 12 century and belongs to the Hachiman Shrine located in the Yamagata prefecture of Japan.
Handcrafted Kamidana Solid Oak (Shinto Alter/Shrine)
350.00 +Shipping Posted 2-8-16
SOLD
It measures 17.5" tall and 19.75" at its widest point. In its construction, I used recycled oak hardwood flooring that was removed from old homes. There is also no plastic on this shrine, as you will find on most production pieces. The giboshi were each turned on a wood lathe and then gold leaf was added.
350.00 +Shipping Posted 2-8-16
SOLD
It measures 17.5" tall and 19.75" at its widest point. In its construction, I used recycled oak hardwood flooring that was removed from old homes. There is also no plastic on this shrine, as you will find on most production pieces. The giboshi were each turned on a wood lathe and then gold leaf was added.
