The stone culture of Takigahara Town, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture is very rich, and its history is old, starting from the Yayoi period. Takigahara stone is a green tuff produced in the Takigahara area, which is resistant to water and durable, and is characterized by a beautiful pale tone. This stone is used for stone walls such as Komatsu Castle and Kanazawa Castle, and is also used for torii gates, lanterns, tombstones, stone storehouses, etc. In addition, it was widely transported to the region and Hokkaido. In the Takigahara area, there are five arched stone bridges made of Takigahara stone built from the late Meiji era to the early Showa period, and these are important constituent cultural properties of Japan heritage.
In the Takigahara area, stone quarrying began in the Edo period, and at its peak after the war, mining progressed at 12 locations in the town, making it an indispensable industry and culture for Takigahara Town. In addition, the stone quarries and arched stone bridges in the Takigahara area are also constituent cultural properties of Japan Heritage.
The stone culture of this area is also an important constituent cultural property of the Japan Heritage "Komatsu: The Culture of Stone Refined Over Time." When you visit the Takigahara area, you can see the stone quarries and arched stone bridges, and you can deeply feel its history and culture. In addition, in the Takigahara area, various experience programs are offered, such as tours of stone quarries and stone bridges, and stonemasonry experiences. Through these experiences, you will gain a deeper understanding of the stone culture of the Takigahara area.
I hope this video will be helpful for your trip to Ishikawa Prefecture. Then, please enjoy "Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture Takigahara Town, Stone Culture Highlight Guide".
28 авг 2024
