The butsudan is commonly seen as an essential part in the life of a traditional Japanese family as it is the centre of spiritual faith within the household, especially in dealing with the deaths of family members or reflecting on the lives of ancestors.
Umumnya butsudan dipandang sebagai bagian esensial dalam kehidupan keluarga tradisional Jepang karena merupakan pusat keyakinan spiritual dalam rumah tangga, terutama menyangkut kematian sanak saudara atau mengenang para leluhur.