It is the only amber museum in Japan, and you can only experience the history of amber and people and the making of accessories in Kuji City. Among them, the amber mining experience is also used as a place for green tourism.
learning effect
In addition to learning about geology through rare amber, you can also experience local industries and develop a good work ethic.
message to teacher
In Japan, you can only experience through amber in Kuji. While experiencing the Yamagata area, please let your children experience the mysteries of the ancient forest, ``amber.''
basic information
Access: 10 minutes by car from JR/Sanriku Railway Kuji Station, 60 minutes by car from JR Ninohe Station
Contact: Kuji Amber Museum (19-156-133, Kokuji-cho, Kuji City)
Phone number: 0194-59-3831
FAX:0194-59-3515
Homepage: http://www.kuji.co.jp/
Experience menu
| Experience menu | Content | period | Number of people | Time required | Fee |
| Amber mining experience | This is an outdoor amber mining experience. We mine the Cretaceous strata using ice picks and transplanted spatulas. | Late April to late November (as this is an outdoor experience, it may vary depending on snowfall) | Outdoor: 60 people | 60 minutes | 1,500 yen for high school students and above, 1,000 yen for elementary and junior high school students, 100 yen for under elementary school students (excluding tax) |
| Jomon style amber magatama making | Reproducing amber bead making in the Jomon period. We carve raw stones and create original magatama beads without using machines. | All year round | 40 people | 60 minutes | 1,300 yen (excluding tax) |
| Amber mining site/workshop tour | You can see the remains of the amber mining tunnel and the process of turning raw stones into jewelry in a workshop. (The only one in Japan) | All year round | Approximately 20-40 people | Approximately 30 minutes | Free (reservation required) Consultation required for workshop tour |
| making accessories | Try making accessories using a special machine. We make keychains, pendants, etc. under the guidance of our professional staff. | All year round | Approximately 20-40 people | Approximately 30-60 minutes | 3,000 yen (excluding tax) (varies depending on the combination of raw stone and metal fittings) |
| Comprehensive learning ancient forest learning | You can learn about the history of amber and related materials through lectures, amber gathering and mining in the field, etc. | All year round | Approximately 20-40 people | Approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours | We create a program tailored to your length of stay. (Consultation required) |