Hanamaru Strengthens Buddhist Altar and Utensil Buying Service in Chiba Prefecture

Hanamaru Chiba, a comprehensive reuse service based in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture (Location: Medias Sugiura 1F, 4-4-24 Minami-Yawata, Ichikawa City), launched a program to strengthen its purchase of Buddhist altars and utensils in May 2026.

In recent years, Chiba Prefecture has seen an increase in consultations regarding the difficulty of disposing of large Buddhist altars and concerns about the value of Buddhist utensils. Items such as Karaki-butsudan (precious wood altars), Kana-butsudan (gold lacquer altars), and modern altars are often large, difficult to remove, and require specialized knowledge to assess, leading to many instances where valuable items are discarded.

To address this, the shop has strengthened its specialized appraisal system for Buddhist altars and utensils, establishing a framework to meet the growing demand for 'Butsudan-jimai' and large altar removal in Chiba. Additionally, the company is implementing a minimum purchase guarantee starting at 10,000 yen for eligible items (subject to conditions).

*This is a minimum guaranteed price. Depending on material, era, decoration, and condition, higher prices may be offered. *Depending on the condition and removal situation, removal costs may exceed the purchase price.

Shop Name: Hanamaru Chiba Store Location: Medias Sugiura 1F, 4-4-24 Minami-Yawata, Ichikawa City, Chiba 272-0023 Service Area: Entire Chiba Prefecture (including Funabashi, Ichikawa, Matsudo, Narashino)