Ashio Copper Mine

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The Ashio Copper Mine in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture was once the mining capital of Japan. It supplied the nation’s copper industry for about 400 years until closure. A portion of the mine is open to visitors, and a trolley train lets you tour the inside and learn about the mining industry through the ages, the history of the mines, and the mining process.

Spot details

Address: Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Ashiomachitsudou 9-2 Map
Area: Nikko / Kinu River / Lake Chuzenji Area
Phone: 0288933240
Hours: 9:00-16:15(Closed17:00)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]
[Adult]830yen
[Small/Junior High School Students]410yen
Parking Lot: Available(100spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

A thema park of historic Copper Mine

Reviewed : 2023.05.28

The Ashio Copper Mine is a theme park where visitors can comprehensively learn about the Ashio Copper Mine, which was once one of the largest copper mines in Japan. There are many such facilities...
An historic copper mine

Reviewed : 2019.07.24

The Ashio Copper Mine operated for more than 300 years before it was closed in 1973 and produced more copper than any other mine in Japan. Visitors ride a little train into the mine and then walk...
思い出のある足尾銅山

Reviewed : 2023.06.14

会社で行きました！昔、移動教室でも行って、思い出があります。とてもたくさんの昔のほっている姿が見られ、楽しかったです。ちなみに、トロッコも楽しい！みなさんもとても楽しいので、日光に行くならぜひ行ってみてください！