Toi Gold Mine

4.0

Higashi-Izu / Minami-Izu / Nishi-IzuArea

A gold mine which once boasted the second highest output in the nation from the Edo to the Showa periods located in the Toi area of Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The mine was turned into a tourism facility in 1972 after its closure, and today it is open to the general public. The mine contains a 350 meter stretch of tunnel which recreates a mining scene from the Edo period. Visitors can also view a giant, 250 kilogram chunk of gold which is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records, try panning for gold, enjoy a meal at the mine’s restaurant, or go shopping in the souvenir shop. The most popular souvenir sold in the shop is the Kinpaku Castella, castella sponge cake sprinkled with gold leaf.

Spot details

Address: Shizuoka Pref. Izushi Toi 2726 Map
Area: Higashi-Izu / Minami-Izu / Nishi-Izu Area
Phone: 0558980800
Hours: [Entry] 9:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:30)
[Sand Friday collecting experience] 9:00-16:20
[Admission/Sand Friday collecting experience set] 9:00-15:50
Closed: Irregular holidays(Closed on Dec.)
Fees: [Admission fee (Tourist Tunnel & Yellow Friday Museum)] [Adults (Junior high school students and older)] 1,000yen [Children (Elementary school students)] 500yen [Toddlers] Free [Sand Friday picking experience]
[Adults(Junior high school students and older)]750yen
[Children(Elementary school age students and under)]650yen
Parking Lot: Available(200spaces)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000yen
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (admission, viewing only)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

大人が楽しめる、夢中になった砂金採り

Reviewed : 2019.02.12

１月末に行きました。土肥温泉郷ではちょうど桜祭りをやっており、土肥温泉に泊まった領収書を見せると、＠860の入園料が半額になるとのことでしたので行きました。HP上にも割引券が付いています。金山の中はどうやって金を採掘していたか人形再現しており、又金山の廻りにどんな町があり、どんな人がいて、どんな金が取れたのかなど、歴史的な勉強にも見ごたえがあります。お土産屋さんも充実しており、予想外に良かったです...
Unless u like history.

Reviewed : 2018.11.15

Is the hottest spot in Toi. As I am not so much of a museum person I just talk around the gift shops and had my lunch. The restaurant at the 2nd floor serve good food. BTW you need to pay $800 to...
Good place and very interesting

Reviewed : 2018.05.08

My wife and I visited here on a recent trip to Izu Peninsula. Quite good fun. I did not know Japan had a gold mining industry. We got to pan for gold as well. Good place for adults and kids alike