Sanbongi Lignite Memorial Hall

The Sanbongi Lignite Memorial Hall is a mining museum in Osaki dedicated to the region's coal extraction history. The collection displays mining equipment, geological specimens, and technical records that document the methods and evolution of local extraction practices.

The museum was established in 1989 to preserve records of lignite mining that shaped the region's economy over many decades. The focus documents how this industry evolved and influenced local development throughout its active period.

The displays feature photographs and personal belongings from miners who worked in the region, showing how families and communities were shaped by this industry. These items help visitors understand the daily challenges and bonds that defined life in mining towns.

The museum is located at Roadside Station Sanbongi and welcomes visitors daily with displays in both Japanese and English. The exhibits are well organized, making it easy to follow the story of local mining without needing specialized knowledge beforehand.

The museum preserves original extraction machinery and hand tools that visitors can see up close, illustrating the raw nature of daily labor. These tools came directly from local coal seams and show the straightforward but demanding methods miners used across generations.

Location: Osaki

Official opening: April 1989

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Phone: +81229526232

Website: http://sanbongi.jp/publics/index/19

GPS coordinates: 38.52159,140.93839

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:22