Yanahara Fureai Mine Park

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A park that conveys the history of the Yanahara Mine, which once flourished as the number one iron sulfide mine in the Orient. There are parts of mine tunnels that were actually used and a museum reproducing life in the mining town at that time, allowing you to learn about the industrial heritage that supported Japan's modernization. Also, vehicles of the "Katagami Railway" that once carried ore are preserved, and you can enjoy nostalgic scenery along with the retro station building, making it a popular spot for railway fans and history lovers.

Yanahara Fureai Mine Park
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ノスタルジック！ 昭和レトロな駅舎が残る【柵原ふれあい鉱山公園】

ノスタルジック！ 昭和レトロな駅舎が残る【柵原ふれあい鉱山公園】

Okayama Prefectural Tourism Federation

Yanahara Fureai Mine Park

Address
394-2 Kayahara, Misaki-cho, Kume-gun, Okayama
Website
https://www.instagram.com/misaki_official_tourism/
Operator
Misaki Town Industrial Tourism Division

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