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Building: CHARNEL HOUSE IN CHIKURINJI

竹林寺納骨堂

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Chikurinjiji Nokotsu-do is a contemporary columbarium completed in 2013, designed by architect Yasushi Horibe. Located in Godaisan, Kochi Prefecture, this cremation facility and ceremony hall represents a thoughtful integration of modern architectural design with traditional Buddhist practices. The structure exemplifies Horibe's refined approach to sacred spaces, balancing minimalist aesthetics with functional requirements for memorial services. As both a practical facility and architectural statement, it demonstrates how contemporary design can respectfully honor cultural and spiritual traditions while meeting the needs of modern memorial services in Japan.

Chikurinjiji Nokotsu-do is a contemporary columbarium completed in 2013, designed by architect Yasushi Horibe. Located in Godaisan, Kochi Prefecture, this cremation facility and ceremony hall represents a thoughtful integration of modern architectural design with traditional Buddhist practices. The

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Chikurinjiji Nokotsu-do is a contemporary columbarium completed in 2013, designed by architect Yasushi Horibe. Located in Godaisan, Kochi Prefecture, this cremation facility and ceremony hall represents a thoughtful integration of modern architectural design with traditional Buddhist practices. The structure exemplifies Horibe's refined approach to sacred spaces, balancing minimalist aesthetics with functional requirements for memorial services. As both a practical facility and architectural statement, it demonstrates how contemporary design can respectfully honor cultural and spiritual traditions while meeting the needs of modern memorial services in Japan.