SEKIMORI STONE MAKING ｜ TAKIGAHARA LEARN & PLAY

SEKIMORI STONE MAKING

Sen no Rikyu, who is said to have started the custom of placing "Sekimori Stones" (barrier stones) to indicate off-limits, created a sophisticated form of communication by placing a single stone to guide guests without words and maintain silence in the space. In this experience, you will create a Sekimori Stone using stones and rough rope collected from the Takigahara area.

Village of Stone

The rich stone culture of Takigahara,
known as the Village of Stone.

The history of stone in Komatsu City dates back to ancient times, with jade production believed to have begun as early as the Yayoi period approximately 2,300 years ago. Locally, it was widely used as building foundation material and for stone houses, and remains an indispensable resource in people's lives today.

Riverside Stone Gathering

Search for your favorite stones in the river beside TAKIGAHARA CRAFT & STAY and pick up several suitable stones for Sekimori Stones.

Takigahara Rice

The golden autumn scenery is a symbol of bountiful harvests. In addition to being used as auspicious charms for New Year's decorations and as talismans for bountiful harvests and prosperity, rice straw is also an important resource that can be reused for everyday necessities.

Rice Straw

Rice straw made from Takigahara rice ears will be provided in advance.

Weaving

Wrap the rice straw around your favorite stone as you like.

Finished

Finally, weave the handle and shape it to complete the piece.Place it in a space that is special to you. You can take your finished product home with you.

Fees

Experience Fee: 7,700 JPY (tax included)

＊Accommodation is not included.
＊Anyone is welcome to participate, regardless of whether they are staying at the hotel.

Accommodation

TAKIGAHARA CRAFT&STAY

A quiet and comfortable lodging facility surrounded by the nature and culture of Takigahara. Guests can choose from dormitory-style rooms at casual prices to fully private, whole-house accommodations, according to their preferences.

https://takigahara.com
Takigahara-cho, Komatsu-shi, TA-4, Ishikawa-ken, 923-0335

TAKIGAHARA LEARN & PLAY