Experience the journey of Aji granite, from mountain face to artisan's hands
4 hour private experience
Location: Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Visit the showroom where completed pieces and collaborative design works based on Aji granite are on display. Then, take a 30-minute car ride up to the stone quarry where the granite is being cut from the mountain face. After a guided tour of the quarry, choose a Aji granite rock from a selection of freshly quarried pieces. With your rock of choice, hop back in the car and head to the workshop where your rock will be cut and manufactured into your very own pair of Aji granite bookends.
Who can attend
Children must be 12+
What to wear
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are easy to move in.
Availability
Monday to Saturday
Session 1 (08:00 - 12:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 17:00)
Not available on national holidays
Access
25 minutes by car from Takamatsu Station
The Finest Grain
Quarried in the town of Aji in Takamatsu, with breathtaking views of the Setouchi Sea, Aji granite is one of Japan’s most renowned types of stone. Unlike the standard granite with large crystals, Aji granite is known for its fine grain, elegant texture, and exceptional durability and it has been prized for centuries in both traditional and modern stonework—from temple lanterns to high-end architectural projects. Its subtle gray hue and ability to take a polished finish make it especially valued by sculptors and stonemasons across Japan, with its main market being stone tombstones. At this Aji granite masonry company, the artisans explore new ways in which the Aji granite can be utilized besides the finely polished tombstone. They breath new life into the raw material stone and the by-products of the production process by crafting household items for everyday use. With one of the Aji stone masonry artisans as your guide, experience the creation process of a pair of Aji granite bookends by selecting a rock yourself, observing the cutting and polishing process, and finally taking home a piece of Takamatsu's history.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 10 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
