Tagawa City Coal and History Museum
Tagawa-shi Sekitan Rekishi Hakubutsukan
A museum housing the vast collection of Sabee Yama, chronicling the history of the Chikuho coalfields.Explore this spot
The Tagawa City Coal and History Museum is a dedicated facility preserving the history of Tagawa City, Fukuoka—once a central hub for Japan's coal industry.
What makes it special
About Tagawa City Coal and History Museum
- Sabee Yama Collection: The museum's greatest treasure is the collection of paintings and diaries that depict the lives of coal miners with profound detail.
- Coal Industry Dioramas: In the 1st-floor exhibition, you can see the scale of the industry through 3D models and videos of mining sites.
- Reconstructed Mining Housing: Experience the actual living conditions of the era through the preserved outdoor buildings.
- Historical Learning: Trace the path of the energy industry that supported Japan's modernization through diverse and multi-faceted historical materials.
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
36°/25°
6%
Tue
8/4
34°/26°
48%
Wed
8/5
34°/27°
7%
Thu
8/6
34°/27°
17%
Fri
8/7
34°/28°
39%
Sat
8/8
33°/27°
37%
Sun
8/9
33°/24°
34%
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Payment
Please confirm the accepted payment methods at the reception.
English Support
We recommend checking the official website in advance for information on English-language availability.
Reservations
No advance reservation is required.
Clothing
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for visiting the outdoor reconstructed housing.
Photography
Please follow local instructions regarding photography inside the exhibition rooms.
Accessibility
Please check the facility's layout regarding steps and wheelchair-friendly access.
Etiquette
Please maintain a quiet environment to protect the precious historical documents.