OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Sightseeing

North area

Mandakoh

The abandoned industrial compound of Mandakoh had once operated for the largest coal mine ever existed in Japan. From its opening in 1899 to the closure of 1997, the contribution of this mine was significant, not only on early Japanese economy and exporting business but also, on industrialization and modernization of the nation. This memorial site here displays the magnetite of that today.

The premises were designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 1998 and as a national historic site in 2000, and as a part of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites in 2015. The inside of the several compound buildings are currently open for public viewing.

Address
200-2 Haramanda, Arao City Kumamoto Prefecture
Contact
Mandakoh Station
TEL
0968-57-9155
FAX
0968-57-9156
Close
[Closed] Mondays (open on national holidays, closed on the following day)
Dec. 29th - Jan. 3rd
Fees
Adults - 400yen; group rate (20 individuals or more) - 320yen
High school - 300yen; group rate (20 individuals or more) - 240yen
Junior high/elementary - 200yen; group rate (20 individuals or more) - 160yen
Toddlers (below elementary) - free
Hours
9:30am - 5:00pm
URL
http://www.city.arao.lg.jp/mandako/
 

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