Japan Midokoro / Fukuoka Prefecture / Ōmuta-shi / Miike coal mine
Ōmuta-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture · Part of a World Heritage Site
Miike coal mine
- Nearest stationŌmuta Station 2.1 km
- DesignationPart of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site
Miike coal mine (三池炭鉱, Miike Tankō), also known as the Mitsui Miike Coal Mine (三井三池炭鉱, Mitsui Miike Tankō), was the largest coal mine in Japan, located in the area of the city of Ōmuta, Fukuoka and Arao, Kumamoto, Japan. In 1960, it was the setting for the "Miike Struggle," which was the largest management-labor dispute in Japanese history.
From the Wikipedia article “Miike coal mine” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Miike coal mine. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Ōmuta-shi, Fukuoka Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Ōmuta Station, 2.1 km (straight line) |
| Type | Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site |
| More | Wikipedia 48 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Miike coal mine?
- Ōmuta Station. It is 2.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Miike coal mine a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Part of a World Heritage Site, Historic Site.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Ōmuta Coal Industry and Science Museum: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tachibana Garden: 江戸村のとくぞう (CC BY-SA 4.0), Yanagawa, the City of Water: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Tachibana Museum: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Hakushū Kitahara Memorial Hall: そらみみ (CC BY-SA 4.0), Hakushū Kitahara's Birthplace: 663highland (CC BY 2.5)
