Coal Mining Museum of Yubari
Step Into a Simulated Mine and Experience Yubari’s Coal-Mining History
Discover Yubari's rich coal-mining history and the lives of the people who helped fuel Japan's industrial growth.
The Coal Mining Museum of Yubari preserves the history and technology of the coal mines that once drove the city's growth. Inside the museum, engaging exhibits explain the journey from coal formation to its extraction and use, showcasing the technologies that supported the industry as well as the culture and daily lives of local mining communities.
The simulated mine exhibit, created within the former Tenryu Pit of the Hokutan Yubari Coal Mine, recreates the atmosphere of an active mining site with dim underground passageways and massive machinery. Visitors can feel the cool underground air and the power of the machinery while learning about the people whose work helped support Japan's postwar recovery. Discover how coal mining shaped Yubari's identity and the lives of generations who called it home.
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General Information
- Postal code
- 〒068-0401
- Address
- 北海道夕張市高松7
- Telephone Number
- 0123-52-5500
- Open
- 10:00-17:00 (April-September)
10:00-16:00 (October-) - Closed
- Tuesdays, Winter (early November to late April)
- Prices
- Paid (free for infants)
- Car Park
- 50 spaces, free
- Directions
- ●By car: About 70 minutes from New Chitose Airport
- Website
* Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
