[Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture] Explore the 250,000m² mine rich in nature by buggy! Come empty-handed (Exice plan: 180 minutes)

This 180-minute buggy tour explores the vast 250,000-square-meter mine in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. This tour takes you on a new buggy, introduced in February 2025. Enjoy guided tours of the mine's highlights, the rocks extracted, and the native plants. This "extraordinary space" for active families and couples may be the only one of its kind in Japan. Legacy and Innovation: Continuity and Challenge. With the SDGs and carbon neutrality being widely advocated, it's not surprising that mining is perceived as an environmental destructor. However, as a company focused on mountain restoration, we have been opening up the mountain during our downtime to let people know about our current situation and efforts. With this in mind, we have implemented various initiatives. Our mine extracts raw materials for ceramics and develops stone for pottery, tiles, concrete materials, and landscaping. The role of mining has changed over time. However, this place still has stories to tell and hidden charms to treasure. This may be the only experience in Japan where you can once again feel the breath of a mine and experience its history. As an increasing number of mines are closing, this is the challenge of lighting a new light. It means continuing to run with respect for the past and hope for the future. Together with the buggy, we will weave a new story of the mine. Tour information ~ Information ~ Event period: April to November (excluding winter when there is a possibility of snowfall or frozen roads) Event days: Saturdays and Sundays Event times: 10:00-11:30, 13:00-14:30 Fee: 7,000 yen for adults, 5,500 yen for children Participation requirements: 10-60 years old Minimum number of participants: 2 people Maximum number of participants: 3 people per group Reservation deadline: 7 days in advance Meeting place: Marufu Ceramic Materials Co., Ltd., 383 Nodagahira, Togo-cho, Aichi Prefecture Access: 30 minutes from Sanage IC on Sanage Green Road What to bring: Long sleeves, long pants, hat, sunglasses (optional) Inquiries: We do not accept inquiries by phone or email Other Children under 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. As this is an outdoor event, the event will be canceled if bad weather such as rain or thunder or strong winds is forecast. There is only one toilet on the premises, and the nearest convenience store is about 10 minutes away, so please make sure to use the toilet before attending.

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).