[GEMBA Monozukuri Expo 2023] An unexplored region that you should visit at least once! Get to know Komatsu's famous stone, Takigahara stone, from the site!

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Beginners welcome - First try
Solo participant
Children welcome

Possible number of bookings

1～20
Participating age

10Age ～ 99 Age
Duration

1～2 hours

Plan description

Visit Komatsu's only remaining clover and experience stone processing! Takigahara-cho, Komatsu City is the production area of Takigahara stone, which has a beautiful blue-gray color. Komatsu City's numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of over 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are a major reason why Komatsu City has been designated as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone shop that currently manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, where there were once many stone quarries. In this program, under the guidance of Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a geoguide who is familiar with the Takigahara area, and Mr. Yuki Araya, the owner of Ishizai Araya Shoten, we will tour the traditional arch bridges around the stone quarry and the inside of the quarry, while visiting Komatsu. You can see, learn about, and experience stone culture and history. Experience the beauty and functionality of Takigahara stone as a material that is used in a variety of places, from ancient tombs and grave sites to bridges, home entrances, and stylish cafes. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be provided in Japanese only.

Visit the only active stone quarry in Komatsu City!

The stone quarry protected by Aratani Shoten is the only active and active place in Komatsu City, where stone culture is also recognized as a Japanese heritage site. You can actually enter and observe the unique place that can be said to be an unexplored region.

It was also used in that famous cafe! What is the functionality of Takigahara stone?

Takigahara stone is highly durable and has excellent water absorption properties, and is used in a variety of situations, such as bathtubs in accommodation facilities, the interior of cafes, entrance floors of houses, and paving stones in gardens. In this program, you will not only be able to see the mining site of Takigahara stone, but we will also answer any questions you may have about using it as a building material or using it in your home.

GEMBA limited! Selling remnants that can only be purchased here

We will sell the offcuts generated when cutting and processing only for participants of this program. You can choose from a variety of shapes and sizes and use it as a small flower vase.

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Reservation cancellation fee generation date	Cancellation fee will be charged from 2 days before the event date.
About cancellation	Please note that the following cancellation fee will be charged if canceled due to customer's convenience. Cancellation 2 days before: 50% Cancellation the day before: 50% Cancellation on the day: 100% Cancellation without prior notice: 100%
About event termination	It may be canceled in case of stormy weather.

Detailed information of this plan

Required minimum number of participants	3 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～20
About duration	1～2 hours The estimated time required is approximately 1 hour.
Operating period	2023/11/03〜2023/11/05
Assembly time	Please come by 15 minutes before the appointment time.
Booking deadline	until 23:59 3 days before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
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Dress code - Must bring items	・Athletic shoes, etc. Please participate in comfortable shoes that are easy to move in, and clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.・Please bring something to wipe your hands such as a towel. ・If you wish to purchase mill ends, please bring a sandbag or a rice bag (a sturdy bag that cannot be torn even if you put stones in it).
About rental items	No particulars

Matters require attention	・It may be canceled in the event of bad weather.・The outdoor tour schedule may change depending on the weather.・Be sure to wear sports shoes and clothes that are easy to walk in, as the inside of the garden is difficult to walk on and can get dirty.・Applications are for elementary school students and above, and solo participation is for junior high school students and above.・If you are an elementary school student, please be sure to be accompanied by an adult.・If you are accompanied by a child under elementary school age, please do not leave them unattended in the quarry.
Other notifications	For restrooms and parking lots, please use the Ishi no Satomizu and Midori no Fureai Park parking lot.

Matters require attention

・It may be canceled in the event of bad weather.・The outdoor tour schedule may change depending on the weather.・Be sure to wear sports shoes and clothes that are easy to walk in, as the inside of the garden is difficult to walk on and can get dirty.・Applications are for elementary school students and above, and solo participation is for junior high school students and above.・If you are an elementary school student, please be sure to be accompanied by an adult.・If you are accompanied by a child under elementary school age, please do not leave them unattended in the quarry.

Other notifications

For restrooms and parking lots, please use the Ishi no Satomizu and Midori no Fureai Park parking lot.