Miike Coal Mine (Manda Pit)

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This coal pit supported Japan’s industrial revolution and today is a registered World Heritage Site. The mine’s solemn brick structures, entrance to the underground areas, and machine room which still houses massive machinery are impressive sights. Visitors can also spend a fun time listening to the experiences of men who actually worked in the mine.

Spot details

Address: Kumamoto Pref. Araoshi Haramanda 200-2 Map
Area: Arao Area
Phone: 0968579155
Hours: [Opening hours] 9:30-17:00 (Entry to paid area until 16:30)
Closed: Monday(The day following if it falls on a public holiday), New Year's Holiday(12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Mandako Station]Adults410yen, High School Students310yen, Elementary/Junior High School Students210yen
[Mandako Station]Free
Parking Lot: Available(72spaces, large 5spaces, medium 3spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA)
Group(Not available for 20 people or more)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes.
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Interesting place!!

Reviewed : 2017.02.11

There are hourly guided tours in Japanese if you are able to understand Japanese. If my understanding is correct, some used to work at the mine before it closed. The guides are a wealth of...
明治日本の産業革命遺産

Reviewed : 2021.09.26

明治日本の産業革命遺産として、ユネスコ世界文化遺産に登録された炭鉱跡。折角楽しみに来場しましたが、残念ながらコロナ感染対策で休館との事で、道路から覗くだけの見学となった。
魅力が弱い

Reviewed : 2019.12.13

世界遺産になったということで、その前のことは知りませんが、現在は入場料410円で見学することができます。ガイドもいたりして、興味がある人にはいいのでしょうが、見学できるのは朽ちた建物と機器類なので、世界遺産だからといって期待しすぎるとがっかり感が出てしまいます。いかようにもし難いですが、魅力は薄いです。