[Cardboard] Assembled Portable Shrine

[Assembly Required] I Tried Making a Cardboard Mikoshi ♪ [Almost Everything From the 100-Yen Shop]

This is a portable shrine (mikoshi) designed so that each part is made separately and then assembled using belts.

The main components are four parts—the carrying poles and base, the middle section, and the roof—which are put together with belts and cords that also serve as decorative elements.

A key feature is that each part has a mechanism that opens, and inside are the cords used for assembly as well as decorative items like a torii gate and a phoenix.

When not in use, the entire shrine can be compactly stored, making it a mikoshi that balances not only splendor but also thoughtful storage.

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[Cardboard] portable shrine with a phoenix

[We Built Our Own Portable Shinto Shrine (Mikoshi)] Nursing Care Health Facility Sunrise Hill Recreation Project DIY Handmade With Phoenix How to Make

The basic shape we imagine for a mikoshi is that temple-like look with pillars extending out, right? And to make a mikoshi look more luxurious, the essential touch is the phoenix ornament mounted on the roof.

While paying attention to that phoenix ornament, let’s create a brilliant mikoshi using cardboard.

It’s best to start with the base, decorating it with a Japanese aesthetic using tapes in black, red, and gold.

For the phoenix ornament, shape it with paper clay and then cover it with gold paper to finish.

The key is to consider balance and craft the ornament in a size that matches the base.

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[Plastic Corrugated Board] Ultra-lightweight! Children’s Portable Shrine

How to make a children's portable shrine (mikoshi)

By using plastic corrugated board, you can create a portable shrine (mikoshi) that balances lightness and strength.

Cut out parts such as the walls, roof, and pillars, add slits, and assemble them by interlocking the pieces to form the mikoshi.

It’s important to carefully measure the length of each part so the structure fits together securely.

You’ll decorate it by attaching paper in colors like black and gold, but it’s best to assemble the whole structure first and check its strength before adding decorations.

If you double-layer each part during assembly, you can make a sturdier mikoshi with a more robust look.

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[Serious DIY] A Wooden Mikoshi (Portable Shrine)

Gigantic architecture! I tried making a portable shrine (mikoshi) by hand!

When you think of the highlight of a festival, it’s got to be the mikoshi, right? Just hearing those lively chants of “Wasshoi, wasshoi!” is enough to make your heart race.

But where do you even buy a mikoshi? Even if it’s hard to picture them being sold, you can indeed find them at shops that handle festival and Shinto ritual equipment.

Depending on the grade of the decorations, a large one can cost around 5 million yen.

If you don’t have the budget to buy one, organizing a mikoshi-making project as an event could be a great way to get everyone excited.

I’ve heard that mikoshi were originally vehicles for transporting the deity.

If you’re not particular about a specific traditional school, you have a lot of freedom with the design.

It’s best to use lightweight lumber to make it easier to carry.

Don’t forget to use plenty of gold to give it that deluxe look! If you know a carpenter, the build might go even more smoothly!

[Cardboard] portable shrine with linked bells

Mikoshi Project — Oojima-no-Sato Craft Club

Not only the gorgeous appearance but also the sound of bells that ring when it sways are important elements that convey the joy of a mikoshi.

Why not incorporate that lively bell sound into a mikoshi made of cardboard as well? First, assemble the basic mikoshi shape out of cardboard, then add hanging decorations to it.

Use decorations reminiscent of a real mikoshi—like a series of connected circles—and attach small bells to the ends.

This way, the overlapping bell tones will create a luxurious atmosphere and enhance the festive feel.

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[Cardboard] For Sports Day! A Portable Shrine You Can Use in Events

Kimie Gangi: A cardboard-made mikoshi for sports day

This is a portable shrine (mikoshi) that can be used for cheer battles and events at sports festivals.

It’s recommended to decorate it by incorporating your team’s colors while keeping a distinctly traditional Japanese feel.

Use a copy-paper box as the base and attach decorations like a roof to it, making sure to keep it lightweight.

If you’re using it for a competition, it’s easier to understand if you deliberately don’t attach the poles to the main body; instead, place the mikoshi on top of the poles and carry it to the finish line.

While keeping it light, also make it sturdy enough so it won’t lose its shape if it’s knocked over or dropped—add touches like doubling each part for extra durability.

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[Cardboard] Portable shrine for toddlers

[Preschool Craft] A portable shrine (mikoshi) that looks high-quality yet is easy to make using cardboard and everyday materials.

A simple yet high-quality mikoshi made from cardboard and everyday materials.

You start with a box-shaped piece of cardboard as the base, then attach parts like the carrying poles and roof, and add decorations.

Cover the entire cardboard with black paper, and attach a larger piece of cardboard for the roof than the main body.

Make sure to decorate thoroughly with black and gold paper so no cardboard is visible.

A key point is that the carrying poles run through the main body; stabilizing this section will let everyone enjoy the mikoshi safely.

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