{"id":508,"date":"2026-06-02T11:14:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T02:14:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ishi-net.com\/apps\/note\/?p=508"},"modified":"2026-06-02T11:14:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T02:14:25","slug":"can-you-place-it-by-yourself-stone-weight-and-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ishi-net.com\/apps\/note\/?p=508","title":{"rendered":"Can You Place It by Yourself? Stone Weight and Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Even if you’re interested in stones, the first things you might wonder about are their weight and whether you can install them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Especially those considering Jizo statues, lanterns, or other interior decorations for the first time often ask, “Can I lift it alone?” and “Is installation difficult?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To put it simply, small stone products like Jizo statues and bookends can be handled by a woman alone. And, if you know the key points, installation isn’t difficult at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This time, we’ll explain stone weight and installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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How much do the stones weigh?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Stone products are heavier than they look, which contributes to their solid stability. Here are the actual weights of some products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makabe Stone Jizo (Large): Approx. 5kg<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cornerstone Against Evil: Approx. 5kg<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bookends (Large): Approx. 3-5kg each<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anything around 5kg can be easily carried with both hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kimachi Stone Round Yukimi Lantern: Approx. 15kg<\/a><\/strong>
This snow-viewing lantern has separate parts for the cap and firebox, making it easy for women to carry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cornerstone Against Evil (Large): Corner stone approx. 11.5kg, gravel approx. 3.5kg<\/a><\/strong>
Anything over 10kg requires careful handling during transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Generally, anything between 5-10kg is easy for most people to handle with both hands, while anything over 10kg requires careful handling. For anything around 15kg, it’s safest to decide on a location before handling it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there are individual differences, so it’s impossible to generalize, but the perceived weight can vary greatly depending on how you hold it and its shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re experienced in handling stones, like our staff, even women can safely lift and install stones weighing 15-20 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, we recommend that elderly people and those with back problems handle them carefully and avoid overexertion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can you install it alone? The key is “how to hold it and the location.”<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The most important thing when installing stones is not to try to lift them with brute force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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