Ōmuta Coal Industry and Science Museum

The Ōmuta Coal Industry and Science Museum is a facility in the city of Ōmuta that documents the history of coal mining and teaches scientific aspects of the industry. A recreated coal tunnel displays mining operations at great depth with authentic equipment and shows how workers operated in challenging conditions beneath the Ariake Sea.

The Mitsui Miike Coal Mine was one of Japan's largest mining operations and contributed greatly to the nation's industrial development. The museum was established to preserve the mining tradition and industrial past of the region.

The film hall shows documentaries and interviews with former coal workers, revealing the daily routines and working situations that shaped life in Japan's largest mining town.

The exhibition is beginner-friendly and offers guided tours that explain technical concepts clearly. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as the museum has various levels and passages to explore.

Visitors can operate authentic mining machinery at interactive stations and gain a sense of the physical strength and skill the work demanded. These hands-on experiences help visitors directly understand the hard realities of daily mining work.

Location: Omuta

Official opening: July 22, 1995

Website: https://sekitan-omuta.jp

GPS coordinates: 33.03107,130.42435

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:02