Miike Coal Mine Mikawa Pit Site

Miike Coal Mine Mikawa Pit Ruins

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The Mikawa Pit site of the Miike Coal Mine is a precious historical site where the atmosphere of the coal mine era is vividly preserved. Experience firsthand the history of the coal mine that supported Japan's modernization, including the visit of Emperor Showa and the coal dust explosion.

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HighlightsA precious historical site vividly preserving the atmosphere of the coal mining era.
Experience the history of the coal mine that supported Japan's modernization, including the visit of Emperor Showa and a coal dust explosion.
Displays of tools and machinery used by the miners are on exhibit inside the pit.
Witness the harsh working conditions of the miners.
A valuable place to learn about the coal mining history that propelled Japan's modernization.

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Address: 2-30 Nishiminato-machi, Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Fukuoka

Access: Take the Nishitetsu Bus bound for "Mikawa Pit" from JR Omuta Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line. It's about a 15-minute ride, and the bus stops right in front of "Mikawa Pit". Show route

Op.Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cld.Days: Monday - Friday

Fee: Free

INFO: Admission is free, but reservations are required in advance. The tour takes approximately 60 minutes.

HP: https://www.miike-coalmines.jp/

Overview

The Miike Coal Mine Mikawa Pit Site, located in Omuta City, Fukuoka Prefecture, was the main pit of the Miike Coal Mine, opened in 1935. The Miike Coal Mine, with its coal mining operations starting in the Meiji era, played a crucial role in Japan's modernization. Mikawa Pit was a particularly significant part of the Miike Coal Mine, witnessing historical events such as the visit of Emperor Showa, labor disputes, and the devastating coal dust explosion of 1963. Inside the pit, you can see tools and machinery used by the miners, offering a glimpse into their harsh working conditions. Exhibits also include photographs and documents that provide a deeper understanding of the Miike Coal Mine's history. The Mikawa Pit Site is a valuable place to learn about the history of coal mining that propelled Japan's modernization. It's a precious industrial heritage site, strongly preserving the atmosphere of a bygone coal mining era. A visit to Mikawa Pit offers a chance to connect with a significant part of Japan's modern history.

Miike Coal Mine Mikawa Pit Site

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