Some Carvings by Shinto Shrine Carpenters

Arakura Fujisengen Shrine: https://www.arakurafujisengen.com/

Carvings of Arakura Fujisengen Shrine, Asama, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi, 5/13/2026

Shinto Shrine Carpenters are called Miyadaiku; they are masters of woodcarving.

Miyadaiku Training School: https://miyadaiku-yoseijyuku.com/en/index.html

Kandagumi: https://kandagumi.co.jp/en/; https://kandagumi.co.jp/en/staff/

Hanbara Shrine Carpenters Association: https://hambara-miyadaiku.jp/#

On the way to the shrine:

Common ninebark trees, Asama, Fujiyoshida-shi, Yamanashi, 5/13/2026

Common ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physocarpus_opulifolius; https://www.chicagobotanic.org/sites/default/files/2023-12/FG202_Ninebark-A%20Durable%20Shrub%20for%20Everyone.pdf