☀️ Nikko Stone: Financial Luck and Good Fortune

Tokugawa Ieyasu was deified as Tōshō Daigongen and enshrined here, and the stones collected from the Nikko Kaidō—the road connecting to Nikko Tōshō-gū—are known as “Nikko Stone.” World-renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright gained widespread fame for his extensive use of this stone in the design and construction of the “Old Imperial Hotel.”
Mineralogically, it is a type of tuff—a relatively soft stone that is easy to work with. However, its surface is rich in air pockets and pores, giving it a rugged and rustic beauty reminiscent of lava.

Its formation dates back to the early Cenozoic Era, approximately 23 million years ago. During volcanic eruptions at that time, volcanic ash and gravel sank into the sea and underwent recrystallization, resulting in a composition that includes zeolite and other components, while also absorbing a rich variety of elements from the seabed.
It is said to possess excellent water-purifying properties and to release various minerals; as a result, it has garnered significant attention in recent years as a natural stone that can improve soil quality, enhance water quality, and provide positive health benefits.