573 Kamiokuma, Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
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【Admission】 Free
The Coal Memorial Museum in Miyawaka City commemorates the history of the Kaijima Coal Mine, once a major industrial player. Located on the site of the former Dainoura Elementary School, the museum showcases artifacts, models, photos, and documents related to the coal industry from the early Meiji period onward. Visitors can explore exhibits detailing the mine's operations and the lives of its workers. The museum also features a preserved locomotive. Admission is free, making it an accessible and educational experience for those interested in the region's industrial heritage. It's easily accessible by car, being a 15-minute drive from the Wakamiya Interchange.