Iwate Prefecture, kuji city / Tunnel tour (~10 guests) / 2 hours
5.0
(2 reviews)
Tour ID：856
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Ueyama Kohaku Kogei, located in Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture, was founded by my father, Kikutaro Ueyama, who was the model for Tsutomu Kohaku in the NHK morning drama series Amachan. My name is Akihiko Kamiyama.
At that time, the first generation left the city hall, where he had devoted his life to amber. Continuing research and development, he contributed greatly to making Kuji City a specialty product.
I spent my school days completely ignorant of amber, and lived my days as an ordinary office worker. This prompted me to return to Kuji and take over the Kamiyama Kohaku Kogei.
We planned this experience to convey the wonders of amber to everyone all over the country, so please feel free to join us.
Time： 2hours
Age： 0+
Max： 10guest
Min： 1guest
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About this tour
| More info | ◎ Visit the tunnel that Tsutomu Amber was mining and experience making amber accessories ☆ Of course we will guide you! Mr. Akihiko Ueyama, the son of Mr. Kikutaro Ueyama, who became the model for Mr. Tsutomu, and the second generation representative of Ueyama Kohaku Kogei. Amber fans of course! It is a very attractive experience for fans of the morning drama "Amachan". ◎ The amount of mining is small and the rarity value is high! Amber from Kuji about 90 million years ago! We are particular about domestically produced amber (Kuji Amber), and after the war, we were the first to start commercial mining of amber in Japan. It is a rare gem that accounts for less than 1% of all amber that exists. The amber native to Kuji can be divided into hundreds of different colors and is said to be about 90 million years old. The amber mined in Kuji is a fossil of the resin of the Araucaria cedar, which was widely distributed long ago when dinosaurs prospered. It gives me peace of mind. ◎ "Amber accessory making experience" using only natural amber mined in Kuji [Experience contents] ① Check in at the meeting place at the meeting time, and then move to the tunnel in your own vehicle (Please tell us that you made a reservation with Higaeri) ② Amber tunnel tour and explanation (You can take home all the amber you find in the simulated mining experience outside the tunnel) ③ Polish the semi-processed amber with sandpaper and polishing powder until it becomes shiny. (We can help you if it's difficult) ④ Select metal fittings such as pendants and straps. ⑤ The guide will help you with processing such as attaching metal fittings and drilling holes! ⑥ Completion of only one amber accessory in the world! ⑦ End of the experience, return to the meeting place and disperse locally (you can take the finished product home on the day) ◎ The event is held all year round. ◎ Access About 11 minutes (4.1 km) via National Route 281 from JR East Sanriku Railway Kuji Station. |
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More info ◎ Visit the tunnel that Tsutomu Amber was mining and experience making amber accessories ☆ Of course we will guide you! Mr. Akihiko Ueyama, the son of Mr. Kikutaro Ueyama, who became the model for Mr. Tsutomu, and the second generation representative of Ueyama Kohaku Kogei. Amber fans of course! It is a very attractive experience for fans of the morning drama "Amachan". ◎ The amount of mining is small and the rarity value is high! Amber from Kuji about 90 million years ago! We are particular about domestically produced amber (Kuji Amber), and after the war, we were the first to start commercial mining of amber in Japan. It is a rare gem that accounts for less than 1% of all amber that exists. The amber native to Kuji can be divided into hundreds of different colors and is said to be about 90 million years old. The amber mined in Kuji is a fossil of the resin of the Araucaria cedar, which was widely distributed long ago when dinosaurs prospered. It gives me peace of mind. ◎ "Amber accessory making experience" using only natural amber mined in Kuji [Experience contents] ① Check in at the meeting place at the meeting time, and then move to the tunnel in your own vehicle (Please tell us that you made a reservation with Higaeri) ② Amber tunnel tour and explanation (You can take home all the amber you find in the simulated mining experience outside the tunnel) ③ Polish the semi-processed amber with sandpaper and polishing powder until it becomes shiny. (We can help you if it's difficult) ④ Select metal fittings such as pendants and straps. ⑤ The guide will help you with processing such as attaching metal fittings and drilling holes! ⑥ Completion of only one amber accessory in the world! ⑦ End of the experience, return to the meeting place and disperse locally (you can take the finished product home on the day) ◎ The event is held all year round. ◎ Access About 11 minutes (4.1 km) via National Route 281 from JR East Sanriku Railway Kuji Station. |
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| Additional info | ◎ The event is held all year round. ◎ The event will be held from 9:00 to 16:00. If you would like a different date and time, or if the guide has not set a date and time, please use Higaeri's "request for desired date and time" function and choose your first to third preferred date and time. Please contact the guide to determine the date and time of the tour and make a reservation. ◎ After gathering at the meeting place, please come to the meeting place 10 minutes before to move to the experience place with the guide. (It takes about 15 minutes by car from the meeting place to the experience place. Please come by your own vehicle or rental car.) ◎ You can participate from the age of 3 (minors need to be accompanied by a guardian or consent / written consent from a guardian). ◎ Since the minimum number of participants is 1 person, we accept reservations from 1 person. ◎ Participation fee includes instruction fee, material cost and consumption tax. * The price may vary depending on the size of the amber and the metal fittings to be attached. ◎ Regarding clothing, since the tour will be in the mountains, there is a risk of insect bites during the summer. We will provide insect repellent spray, but we recommend wearing clothes that cover little skin. In addition, it is best to wear boots if possible, as the mud in the tunnel makes it difficult to walk on your feet. For those who do not bring their own boots, we will prepare boots for rent, so please let us know your foot size when making a reservation. [Please follow the steps below to make a reservation for your desired date and time] ① Please ask the guide for the 1st to 3rd desired date and time at Higaeri "Request for desired date and time". ② The guide will contact the customer via Higaeri chat to inform them that the date and time can be set. 3. The customer selects the date and time set by the guide from the "reservation button" on Higaeri, and please make a reservation and make |
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Additional info ◎ The event is held all year round. ◎ The event will be held from 9:00 to 16:00. If you would like a different date and time, or if the guide has not set a date and time, please use Higaeri's "request for desired date and time" function and choose your first to third preferred date and time. Please contact the guide to determine the date and time of the tour and make a reservation. ◎ After gathering at the meeting place, please come to the meeting place 10 minutes before to move to the experience place with the guide. (It takes about 15 minutes by car from the meeting place to the experience place. Please come by your own vehicle or rental car.) ◎ You can participate from the age of 3 (minors need to be accompanied by a guardian or consent / written consent from a guardian). ◎ Since the minimum number of participants is 1 person, we accept reservations from 1 person. ◎ Participation fee includes instruction fee, material cost and consumption tax. * The price may vary depending on the size of the amber and the metal fittings to be attached. ◎ Regarding clothing, since the tour will be in the mountains, there is a risk of insect bites during the summer. We will provide insect repellent spray, but we recommend wearing clothes that cover little skin. In addition, it is best to wear boots if possible, as the mud in the tunnel makes it difficult to walk on your feet. For those who do not bring their own boots, we will prepare boots for rent, so please let us know your foot size when making a reservation. [Please follow the steps below to make a reservation for your desired date and time] ① Please ask the guide for the 1st to 3rd desired date and time at Higaeri "Request for desired date and time". ② The guide will contact the customer via Higaeri chat to inform them that the date and time can be set. 3. The customer selects the date and time set by the guide from the "reservation button" on Higaeri, and please make a reservation and make |
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| Where to meet | 17-32-2 Osanaimachi, Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture Kamiyama Kohaku Kogei | |
| Transportation | Walking | |
| Where to visit | Kaminoyama Amber Crafts Amber Mining Tunnel (*Meeting place and experience location are different.) | |
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Reviews
Higaeri User
(early 40s)
Men
Date：2023-09
5.0
素晴らしい体験でした
あまちゃんの撮影で使用され、現在も採掘が続けられている坑道を案内していただけます。また、琥珀を自分で研磨して、ストラップにして持ち帰ることもできます。ガイドの上山さんは非常に親切丁寧な対応で、最後まで楽しく過ごせました。琥珀好き、あまちゃん好きはもちろん、そうでない方も十分に楽しめる内容です。
Higaeri User
(late 50s)
Woman
Date：2023-09
5.0
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