In a world that never stops, we stand with what does not change.
Even in the midst of constant change,
there are things within every heart that we never wish to lose.
Thoughts for those who have passed.
Memories and prayers we hope to carry forward.
Our own beliefs, and the way we choose to live.
Stone, shaped over tens of millions of years,
quietly receives these sentiments
and remains by our side, beyond time.
Precisely because we live in a society driven by information and urgency,
we believe in the power of stone?
and create spaces where people can return to the origin of their hearts.
About ISHIMO
ISHIMO is derived from “Ishi no Moemon,”
meaning stonemason Moemon.
It is the name of the stonemason who established our legacy.
Moemon started his career
in the Kita-shirakawa area, Kyoto, in 1726.
Originally our stonemasonry journey began with carving stone sculptures,
but over time, it progressed to constructing stone buildings for Japanese shrines,
temples, and traditional architectures.
Our ancestors have created countless stone sceneries across Kyoto,
located in places such as Kiyomizu Temple, Golden Pavilion,
Heian-Jingu Shrine, and Gion.
We have been entrusted with the responsibility to be
ambassadors of Japanese stone culture
and we seek to solve societal issues through stones.