Admission is free. Before you even enter the building, there's a big "Miner's Statue" right there. Go in through the entrance, and on the right there's a passage designed to look like a mine shaft; head down into the semi-basement and you'll find the exhibition room. Coal mining machinery, miners, row houses (nagaya) and more are on display. They also play video footage from those days. The video of the mine closing brings tears to your eyes. Outdoors, there were also trains and machines that were used inside the mine on display. There were "Beware of bears" banners all over the place. 2025.10.26.

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This is the Coal Mine Memorial Museum in Kamisunagawa, a former coal mining town. It displays lots of information, materials, and items from the era related to the Mitsui Sunagawa Coal Mine, which once flourished here in Kamisunagawa. Admission here is free, and apparently it's only open on weekends and public holidays. I happened to visit Kamisunagawa, which I don't usually go to, during some free time, and luckily it was a Sunday, so I was able to drop in. The first thing that grabbed me here was the miniature model of the Mitsui Sunagawa Coal Mine's vertical shafts and tunnels. It's just like an ant nest, amazing!! I was surprised that a place like this once existed. When you think of coal mines, the rugged vertical shafts are the main thing, but here all of them have been demolished except the central shaft, which is now used as a microgravity center. Back around 1999, the triangular-roofed No. 1 vertical shaft was still standing proudly, though. It's a place with a strong handmade feel, but that's what makes it great!! I'd like to make time to visit again.

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You can visit for free Apparently Kamisunagawa has a history of developing as a coal mining town, and they display machinery used in the mines as well as the life and culture of the mining town The facility is a bit worn out, and I noticed some broken equipment It was during the Obon holidays, but there were few visitors and it was deserted; in fact, the facility next door seemed to be closed

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Beside the parking lot, a stone statue of a coal miner with an imposing figure greets you. Mine carts and machinery used in the mine were also displayed outside. Inside, there are exhibits such as mining tools, dioramas, and photos, so you can learn about the rise and fall of the coal industry. It's only open on weekends and admission is free, but the exhibits were surprisingly extensive.

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It's closed on weekdays, so I only saw the exterior and surroundings. On weekends and holidays there are more workers, kids, and students, so it's hard to visit for elderly people avoiding crowds. And I really like "Tantekkō" (coal, steel, and ports), too.

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