Ōmuta Coal Industry and Science Museum

The museum features a recreated coal tunnel that demonstrates mining operations at depths of 400 meters beneath the Ariake Sea with actual mining equipment.

Inaugurated in July 1995, this museum preserves the heritage of the Mitsui Miike Coal Mine, which played a central role in Japan's industrial development.

The Moving Image Hall presents documentaries and testimonies from former miners, illustrating the daily life and work conditions in Japan's largest coal mining town.

The facility remains open six days per week, charging 400 yen for adults and 200 yen for students, with group discounts available for school visits.

Visitors can operate a giant coal digging machine and an electric locomotive while learning about the transition from manual to automated mining methods.

Location: Omuta

Official opening: July 22, 1995

Website: https://sekitan-omuta.jp

GPS coordinates: 33.03107,130.42435

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:04