Vintage Japanese Kamidana Shinto Shrine - 1930s Showa Era (25D-314-2)

Vintage Japanese Shinto Shrine, Showa Era (SKU 25D-314-2)

Weathered blackened-wood kamidana with twin doors and carved crest details

This vintage Japanese Shinto shrine, or kamidana, is crafted in dark-stained softwood with a beautifully aged surface. The compact façade features a gently sloping roof, pierced transoms, and a raised platform base, echoing the architecture of a traditional shrine in miniature form. Its deep, timeworn patina and visible joinery give the piece a quiet, spiritual presence that suits both curated interiors and dedicated altar spaces.

Twin front doors open to reveal the interior niche for enshrining a ofuda or small ritual object, while carved scroll brackets and metal appliqués with tomoe-style roundels add subtle ornament. Retaining honest wear, small losses, and color variation from decades of use, this Showa-era shrine offers an authentic focal point for a Japanese-inspired tokonoma, entryway, or meditation room.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period, early-20th century
• Material: Blackened softwood with metal appliqués
• Use: Household Shinto kamidana altar for enshrining an ofuda or as decorative display
• Features: Twin opening doors, pierced transoms, overhanging roof, carved scroll brackets, tomoe-style metal roundels, raised base, rich aged patina with visible wear
• Dimensions: 16"W x 6"D x 13 1/2"H
• Condition: Vintage condition with age-appropriate wear, surface scratches, small chips, and oxidation to metal consistent with long-term use

A characterful Showa-era shrine that brings an authentic touch of Japanese spiritual architecture into the home.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.