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This quarry produces a specialty granite that is named for its location on the island of Kitagishima. The quarry was opened in 1892, and Kitagi granite has been used in buildings that are designated as Important Cultural Properties including the Meiji Seimei Kan and Tokyo Station. Digging deep into the earth in search of the best-quality stone has left a towering rock wall. There is a magnificent view from the observatory.