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Preserving Japan’s folk houses and other traditional structures + building arts -
Stewardship, creative reuse, disassembly + relocation, events & workshops,
architectural study tours + artisan fellowships

Along with temples and shrines, temple gates and other structures are being torn down as rural areas become more and more depopulated. The Konaiji Temple Gate is 108 years old and is scheduled to be torn down in or after August 2025. Download the portfolio here. A detailed estimate of costs to relocate and rebuild the temple gate is available. Please contact us at contact@kominkacollective.com for more information.




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