Matsudo Workshop/Aomori Workshop

Workshop Introduction [Matsudo Workshop/Aomori Workshop]

Sawing at the Aomori workshop (lengths up to 18m possible)

In addition to the head office, the Suiundo Matsudo workshop includes a lumber yard, lumber drying facility, full-scale template production room, ki-dori workshop, architecture workshop, ritual implements and sculpture workshop, gold leaf finish and colouring workshop, and painting workshop.
Contemporary craftsmen and artisans specialising in architecture, woodworking, and painting work here. In a spacious working environment, temple and shrine architecture and ritual implements are created through an integrated process.
There is also a show room displaying prototypes of Buddhist statues, Kinsu, Mokugyo, and other items. We look forward to seeing you there.

Introduction to Suiundo Matsudo Workshop and Temple Architecture

Abundant wood inventory Photo shows octagonal cypress wood

Peeling wood bark: a scene unique to Suiundo

The architecture of the temple and shrine was designed by first-class and second-class architects.

Possesses a wealth of design drawings for both architecture and ritual implements.

Production of full-size templates based on design drawings

Snap line with ink pod along the full-size template.

The carving work required for temple and shrine architecture is also carried out at the Matsudo workshop.

Traditional woodwork created by skilled craftsmen

Inspection of ritual implements at the Betsuin Ōmido of the grand head temple Gokokuji Temple, Shingon-shū Buzan-school. At the Suiundo Matsudo workshop, with its 8-metre-high ceiling, we can lay out the principal image and ritual implements in a way that cannot be realised from drawings alone.

Blacket complex and purlins used in the architecture of the Ōmido Hall at the Betsuin branch of the Gokokuji Grand Head Temple. Strong zelkova wood was used for the blacket complex.

Blacket complex and purlins used in the architecture of the Ōmido Hall at the Betsuin branch temple of the Grand Head Temple Gokokuji.

The second floor of the tower gate at Kaigakuji temple. A fan-shaped roof (bottom photo) is placed on top of this. The materials used are beautiful wood-grained cypress (columns) and Aomori hiba wood.

Hamaen of the tower gate at Kaigakuji temple, carefully chamfered wood edge

Fan rafters of the tower gate at Kaigakuji temple: The shadows created by the fan-shaped rafters are beautiful.
Each fan rafter has a different angle, which requires a lot of work to manufacture, but this is a familiar task for Suiundo. The roof is covered with lightweight, long-lasting titanium tiles.

Major components for temple architecture processed at the Matsudo workshop

Workshop Introduction

Workshop Introduction [Matsudo Workshop/Aomori Workshop]

Introduction to Suiundo Matsudo Workshop and Temple Architecture

翠雲堂松戸工場のご紹介・寺院鋳造巨大仏像

Introduction to Suiundo Matsudo Workshop and Production of Temple Ritual Implement