Hachimantai Matsuo Mine Museum

Reference/Local/Exhibition/Literature Museum

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This museum is located in Kashiwadai2-Chome, Hachimantai City. It stores and exhibits historical materials related to the Matsuo Mine. The Matsuo Mine developed from the Meiji period (1868-1912) to around 1970 as the sulfur mine with the highest output in Asia, but also became famous for large-scale mining pollution.

Spot details

Address: Iwate Hachimantai-shi Kashiwa Dai2-5-6 Map
Area: Hachimantai / Appi Highland Area
Phone: 0195782598
Hours: 9:00-16:30(Last entry16:00)
Closed: Monday (The next day for Public holidays), New Year's holiday (12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Good Museum for local history

Reviewed : 2017.12.22

Very interesting objects in here showcasing the history of the mine. It is cold inside in winter, but still worth checking out
Good Introduction of the Old mine Village of Hachimantai

Reviewed : 2017.12.22

We just found an old SL car on the way to Aspite Line, Hachimantai, Japan.It was just next to the Matsuo Mine Museum. You can see so many stuff to know the old peoples life here.No English Signs...
鉱山の栄枯盛衰

Reviewed : 2019.05.22

かつて栄えた鉱山と近隣の町の繁栄と衰退の歴史が展示されています。入館無料で職員の方が親切に案内をしてくれます。鉱山で使われていた機材や駐車場には鉱山鉄道の電気機関車まで展示されています。鉄道マニアにもおすすめです