Traditional culture experience in Japan Page 2

• Age 10～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00

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.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Leave the stone thing to me! From processing to stone-baked potatoes! ? Onishi Stone has been processing various stone materials, mainly local stone materials. Because stone is heavy, the technology for processing stone in that region has been developed and developed specifically in the region. In this program, Mr. Onishi, who is a stone geek who can talk about stones all the time, will guide you around the factory. While explaining the graves and stone works that Onishi Stone has made so far, you can experience the local stone culture. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• In Door Activity

• Age 6～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 13:30

The only place in Komatsu where you can visit a farm and experience stone processing! Takigahara Town, Komatsu City is a production area of Takigahara stone with beautiful blue gray color. The numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of more than 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are the major reasons why Komatsu City has been certified as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone material shop that manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, which used to have many stone quarries. The cave mining site is cool in summer and warm in winter, and maintains a consistent temperature year-round. In this program, an arch bridge and quarry made of Takigahara stone will be guided by Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a sculptor and geoguide who uses Takigahara stone for creative activities, and Mr. Yumi Aratani, the current owner of Stone Aratani Shoten. It is a unique experience where you can see and learn about Komatsu's stone culture and stone history while visiting the original. ☆ There is also a plan with a stone carving workshop ☆ After the tour, those who wish can touch and feel the stones at the stone carving workshop. *Reservations for the sculpture workshop have ended. We only accept visits. *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 13:30

It was also used in that famous cafe! What is the functionality of Takigahara stone? Takigahara Town, Komatsu City is a production area of Takigahara stone with beautiful blue gray color. The numerous stone quarries (choba) with a history of more than 100 years and arch bridges made entirely of stone are the major reasons why Komatsu City has been certified as a Japanese heritage site for its stone culture. Ishizai Aratani Shoten is a stone material shop that manages the only active stone quarry in Takigahara, which used to have many stone quarries. In this program, Mr. Shuichiro Funatsu, a geoguide who is familiar with the Takigahara area, and Mr. Yumi Aratani, the owner of Stone Aratani Shoten, have teamed up to guide you through the traditional arch bridge and inside the quarry. This is a tour where you can fully experience the beauty and functionality of Takigahara stone, which is used in various places, from burial mounds and graves to bridges, the dirt floors of ordinary homes, and stylish cafes. After the tour, we will hold a consultation meeting where you can consult us if you are considering using it as a building material. *If you would like to participate in the workshop after the tour, please apply below. Plan name: [Ishikawa / Komatsu City] Visit the only remaining farm in Komatsu and experience stone processing ★Workshop included★ *For foreign nationals: Information on the day will be in Japanese only.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

The food culture of eating with chopsticks is widely distributed in the Asian region. However, most Japanese families have a habit of using them for grandpa, grandma, dad, mother, eldest son, eldest daughter and so on. This is a unique culture even in the world. Looking at the West, the knife and fork are all the same. We want you to experience the making of mochi while thinking about such things and to touch the culture.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 8～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00

The food culture of eating with chopsticks is widely distributed in the Asian region. However, most Japanese families have a habit of using them for grandpa, grandma, dad, mother, eldest son, eldest daughter and so on. This is a unique culture even in the world. Looking at the West, the knife and fork are all the same. We want you to experience the making of mochi while thinking about such things and to touch the culture.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups