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Ikeshima tankouat Ikeshima coal mine ruins

The last coal mining island in Kyushu

Ikeshima, the last coal mining island in Kyushu that closed in 2001, is a small island located 30 km off the coast of the Sotome district of Nagasaki City, about 7 minutes by ferry from Kounoura. Development of an undersea coal mine began in 1952, and commercial coal production began in 1959.
Later, the area of ​​coal mining expanded to Hikishima Island, about 3 km away, and the mine developed into a gigantic submarine coal mine with a total length of about 90 km. However, due to price competition with foreign coal and the energy revolution, it became difficult to maintain business, and the company ended its 42-year history.
Currently, it is the only coal mine facility in Japan where you can ride an electric trolley and experience a coal mine tour led by a former coal miner guide. (Reservations are required for the Ikeshima Coal Mine Experience Tour.)
Additionally, there are many coal mining-related facilities remaining on the island, which you can tour while taking a leisurely stroll.
Be sure to visit the site of the coal industry that supported modern Japan's growth period.

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Sotome/Kotomi area (World Heritage churches, sunset, etc.)
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History/cultural assets Museums, archives, art galleries

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Address Nagasaki, Nagasaki
Phone 0959-24-0211(Nagasaki City Sotome Administrative Center)
Transportation access It takes about 1 hour from Nagasaki city to the ferry terminal (Kanura Port or Oseto Port) by public transportation (bus) or private car. It takes about 30 minutes to arrive by ferry.
*When using the bus, you will need to transfer at Sakura-no-Sato Terminal.
(Please be sure to use the bus marked “Itanoura Contact”)
*Kamiura Port is recommended if using public transportation, and Oseto Port is recommended if using a private car.
Link URL Sotomeguri Sotome Tourism Site (Nagasaki City Sotome Regional Center Official Site)
Ikeshima coal mine experience inside Nagasaki Saruku site
Nagasaki web magazine "Nagajin"
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Related material files Ikeshima Coal Mine Mine Experience Tour Flyer
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