Sasaune Gallery

The Sasaune Gallery features an extensive network of tunnels extending through the mountain, marking the entrance to the former Yoshioka copper operations.

The mining gallery operated throughout Japan's industrial modernization period until its closure in 1972, contributing to national copper production and technological advancement.

The gallery stands as a representation of Japanese mining heritage, displaying traditional mining methods and equipment used during different periods of operation.

Visitors can access the gallery through local bus services from Takahashi station, with guided tours available upon advance reservation.

The underground passages contain original mining equipment and tools preserved in their operational positions, showing exact extraction methods from different periods.

Location: Takahashi

GPS coordinates: 34.85306,133.47228

Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:10