Kosaka Mine Office

The white facade of the Kosaka Mine Office features classical elements including symmetrical window designs, ornate cornices, and a central entrance with decorative columns.

Built in 1905, the Kosaka Mine Office managed operations for one of Japan's largest copper mines, which produced substantial amounts of zinc, lead, gold, and silver.

The building stands as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, demonstrating the intersection of Western architectural influence with Japanese industrial development during the Meiji period.

Visitors can access exhibits about mining history, view period photographs, and explore interactive displays that showcase the daily operations of the former mining complex.

The office contains an original spiral staircase and model train displays illuminated by black lights, connecting to Japan's oldest wooden kabuki theater across the parking area.

Location: Kosaka

Inception: July 1905

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Website: http://kosaka-mco.com/publics/index/46

GPS coordinates: 40.32844,140.74436

Latest update: September 20, 2025 20:55