Regarding Changes to the Stone Identification Service
Starting April 27, 2019, the Stone Identification Service will change.
Identification Dates and Times
- Identification Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
※Open every day during Golden Week and Obon - No stone identification will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays or during the following:
New Year’s Holiday (Dec 28 – Jan 4)
Classic Car Revue (First Sunday in September)
When curators are otherwise unavailable
- Identification Time
10:00 – 12:00
13:00 – 16:30
※Please be aware that there may be times when museum curators are unavailable for stone identification. Please call the museum before visiting to check availability.
Identification Eligibility Requirements
- Do NOT bring in the following:
- Stones which are larger than 15 cm
- Stones which are wet or soiled
- Stones collected for sale or commercial use (including auction sites)
- Stones which have been polished or cut
- Stone identification limit
There is a limit of 5 stones per person per visit (limit two visits per day)
Stone Identification and Activities for Children (Under 18)
Special learning and hands-on experience activities are offered during the summer holidays
Stone Identification Service
Free
Other Information
- Photography of the curators and identification process is only allowed for private, personal use. DO NOT publish these photographs or post them to social media.
- Groups of 10 or more should call for reservations.
- Stone identification is offered as an educational opportunity. Monetary value will not be appraised.