[GEMBA Monozukuri Expo 2023] Welcome to the world of stone carving! Tour of a master stonemason's workshop

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Beginners welcome - First try
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Possible number of bookings

1～20
Participating age

10Age ～ 100 Age
Duration

Within 1 hour

Plan description

Experience the charm of stone carving! We have inherited Komatsu's stone culture and have been carving stones by hand for 75 years. Mr. Takamura Nakatani, 92 years old, has been certified as a ``stone craftsman'', the highest authority for stone products. In this program, you will be able to tour Mr. Nakatani's workshop under the guidance of Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, who has a desire to pass on this stone processing technology to future generations and pass it on to future generations. Take a look at Mr. Nakatani's carefully crafted pieces and the tools he has used over the years, and experience for yourself the charm of Mr. Nakatani's stone culture.

From traditional stone Buddhas to modern objects! Tour of the workshop where the works are lined up

Before the carving experience, you can take a look at the works that Mr. Nakatani has created so far, with Mr. Funatsu providing an explanation. The space is lined with a variety of works, from familiar stone Buddha statues to unique pieces unique to Mr. Nakatani. In addition to Takigahara stone, there are also works using stones such as Nichikaseki and Sakudani stone, so please try to taste the differences depending on the type of stone.

Ask me anything about stones. You too can become a stone enthusiast!

Mr. Funatsu, who serves as a guide for this program, is himself a stone sculptor and a geoguide with extensive knowledge of the Takigahara area. He not only explains about Mr. Nakatani, but also explains Komatsu's stone culture. They will answer anything about stones, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask them and learn everything about stones!

Tools that continue to support craftsmen

In stone carving, the stone is carved by hitting a chisel with a hammer called a genno. The Geno, which Mr. Nakatani has been using for many years, has a concave and convex shape that fits comfortably in the hand. In addition to listening to Mr. Nakatani's works and explanations, you can also experience the great craftsmanship by seeing and touching the aged tools.

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Required minimum number of participants	3 Person(s)
Possible number of bookings	1～20
About duration	Within 1 hour The journey time is approximately 45 minutes.
Operating period	2023/11/04
Assembly time	Please come before the experience start time.
Booking deadline	until 23:59 3 days before

Changing room		Toilet
Shower		Parking
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Dress code - Must bring items	・Please wear sports shoes and clothes that are easy to walk in, as the footing inside the venue may be rough and it may get dirty.

Matters require attention	・Applicants must be 4th grade elementary school students or older, and solo participants must be junior high school students or older.・If elementary school students participate, please be sure to be accompanied by an adult.