Oya Stone Culture Tour Buddha Quarry and Crafting

Ride an eco-vehicle into the hidden underground labyrinth of Japan's stone town. One Stone. Three Stories. – Prayer, industry and everyday life, all carved from a single stone.

Discover the unique heritage of Oya stone on this immersive 3-hour premium tour. For centuries, this soft green tuff has been carved for prayer, quarried for industry and used in everyday life. A local English-speaking guide takes you by Green Slow Mobility, a quiet open-air eco-vehicle, through dramatic rock formations to Oya-ji Temple, where a Buddha is carved directly into the cliff. Then step down into a vast underground quarry that feels like a hidden labyrinth. Finish with hands-on activities: break raw stone yourself and make a stone deodorizer to take home.

* Duration: 3 hours, small group (minimum 2 participants) * English-speaking local guide * Visit Oya-ji Temple and the Oya History Museum's underground quarry * Optional add-ons: pottery crafting and pizza oven experience