[Toyota, Aichi] Tour the 250,000㎡ mine rich in nature by buggy! Come empty-handed

This is a mine tour and nature experience tour in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, on a buggy. This tour will take you around the vast 250,000 square meter mine in a new buggy introduced in February 2025. You can enjoy the highlights of the mine, the rocks that are collected, and the native plants. This may be the only "extraordinary space" that active families and couples can enjoy in Japan. Legacy and Innovation ~ Continuation and Challenge ~ With the SDGs and carbon neutrality being called for, it is not unreasonable to see mines as environmental destroyers. However, our company, which is engaged in mountain regeneration, opens the mountain during the closed period and wants people to know the current situation and efforts. With that in mind, we have implemented various efforts. Our mine mines mine raw materials and develop quarries for pottery, tiles, concrete materials, and landscaping. The role of mines has changed with the times. However, this place still has stories to be passed down and hidden charms. This may be the only experience in the country where you can feel the breath of the mine again and experience its history. With an increasing number of mines closing, this is a challenge to shine a new light. It is about continuing to drive with respect for the past and hope for the future. We will weave a new story of the mine together with the buggy. Tour information~Information~Period: April to November (excluding winter when there is a possibility of snowfall and frozen roads)Dates: Saturdays and SundaysTime: 10:00am to 12:00pm, 1:00pm to 3:00pm (2 hours each)Fee: 3,300 yen for adults, 2,200 yen for childrenParticipation requirements: 10 to 60 years oldMinimum number of participants: 2 peopleMaximum number of participants: 3 people per groupReservation deadline: 7 days in advanceMeeting place: Marufuyogyogenryo Co., Ltd., 383 Nodagahira, Togo-cho, AichiAccess: 30 minutes from Sanage IC on Sanage Green RoadWhat to bring: Long sleeves, long pants, hat, sunglasses (optional)Other Children under 10 must be accompanied by a guardian. This is an outdoor event, so it will be canceled if bad weather such as rain or thunder or strong winds are forecast. There is only one toilet on the premises, and the nearest convenience store is about 10 minutes away, so please use the toilet before participating.

You can explore mines that are normally off-limits by buggy. You will see extraordinary scenery, including steep cliffs, lush greenery, and mining remains. You can enjoy the exhilarating feeling that only a buggy can provide, and experience that will tickle your sense of adventure.

You will tour the area listening to your guide's explanations about the history of the mine, how the quarry stones are made into pottery, and why this industry was born. You can also get a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the mine by observing the heavy machinery used in mining.

We will introduce our environmental efforts to regenerate mountains. You can learn about our new initiatives, such as how the mine coexists with nature and how it contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).