Takamatsu, Yubari City, Hokkaido
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¥500
Explore the remnants of the former Kitasumi Yubari Coal Mine Tenryu Shaft Material Inclined Shaft Pithead, located within the Yubari Coal Mine Museum grounds. This well-preserved pithead, constructed with sturdy concrete and brick, offers a glimpse into Yubari's coal mining history. Although the entrance is now sealed, the site evokes the long history of the mine, marked by both its engineering and tragic events like the 1938 coal dust explosion. Adjacent to the museum, it's an easily accessible historical landmark. Visit to reflect on the region's industrial past and the lives of the miners.