I experienced stone cutting at Osaka Castle Remains Memorial Park in Shodoshima 🪨! I followed the instructions and cut the hard stone in half ✨ The 1 ton stone was too heavy for one person to move at all,, Materials from the time when the stone was transported from Shodoshima to Osaka Castle were on display, and I was able to learn about the techniques and history of stonemasons! K's LABO on Kitagi-shima Island houses a stone museum and cafe that showcases the history and culture of stone, and on the main island we took a stroll through the Kasajima district, which has been designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the national government, making it a trip where we could experience various Japanese heritage sites in the Setouchi region ☺️ 🎁Details about the viewer giveaway can be found here🎁 Please apply! ✨ / setouchistoneislands Application period: Friday 25 October 2024 to Sunday 24 November 2024 at 11:59 PM ◯ YUKO'S VISIT MAP ・Osaka Castle Stone Wall Stone Quarry Site (Shodoshima Stone Quarry Site) In addition to the Otengu Rock, a megalith measuring 17 m in height and weighing an estimated 1,700 tonnes, there are over 1,600 stones remaining, making this a valuable location where you can witness the stonemasonry of the time.・Osaka Castle Remains Memorial Park The remains of the stone quarry used for the stone walls of Osaka Castle, the tools used in quarrying, and ancient documents are on display, allowing visitors to learn about the techniques and history of stonemasonry. ・Sankakei Kankakei is a valley formed by the weathering and erosion of rocks formed by a volcanic eruption about 14 million years ago over a long period of time. It is one of the three most beautiful valleys in Japan. Many strange rocks can be seen in the mountain range that stretches 4 km from north to south and 8 km from east to west. ・Kasajima Village The Kasajima area, designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the national government, flourished as a base for the Shiwaku Navy and Shiwaku Kaisen, and continues to convey the traditional techniques of Shiwaku carpenters to the present day. ・Honjima Stand A cafe stand located a one-minute walk from Honjima Port. It was renovated by CONNECT, an interior shop that deals in Scandinavian furniture, and serves as a "base for disseminating the charm of the island" and a "place for tourists and locals to gather."・Kitagi Stone Quarry This is a quarry for Kitagi stone, a granite unique to Kitagi Island, and quarrying continues to this day. Stones quarried here are also used in important cultural properties such as the Meiji Life Insurance Building and the Marunouchi Bookstore at Tokyo Station. ・Kitagi Island's Quarry Lake The quarry that once quarried stone on Kitagi Island stopped operating, and rainwater has accumulated there, creating a lake-like landscape. ・K's LABO A stone museum and cafe that showcases the history and culture of stone. ●Japan Heritage Portal Site https://japan-heritage.bunka.go.jp/ja/ ●Do you know about Japan Heritage?! Stone islands where time flows forever - The Bisan Islands of the Setouchi that crossed the sea and built the foundations of Japan - https://japan-heritage.bunka.go.jp/ja... #Araki Yuko #Araki Walk #Setouchi #Stone Islands of the Setouchi #Shodoshima #Kitagi Island #Main Island #Japan Heritage #PR Araki Yuko [Instagram] / yuuuuukko_ @yuuuuukko_