Former Miike Coal Mine Miyaura Pit (Miyaura Coal Memorial Park)

宮浦石炭記念公園

In 1887 (Meiji 20), one of the main coal pits of the Miike mine, Miyaura Pit was opened.
The existing chimney was constructed in 1888 (Meiji 21). Its height is 31.2 meters (102.4 feet). Diameter at the top is 2.9 meters (9.5 feet) and 4.3 meters (14.11 feet) at the base. The chimney was designated a Cultural Asset of Japan on January 16, 1998 (Heisei 10).
The mine is the oldest Japanese industrial complex focusing on coal as a raw material. It is now the Miyaura Coal Memorial Park.

Industrial Tourism Details: Industrial Asset/Coal
Facility introduction of Former Miike Coal Mine
Tours: Available

Address (Japanese)	836-0835　福岡県大牟田市西宮浦町132-8
Address	132-8 Nishimiyaura Town, Omuta City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number	0944-41-2750（大牟田市産業経済部　観光おもてなし課）
Contact	Omuta City Commerce and Tourism Division
Fax Number	0944-41-2764
Closed	Open year round
Price	Free admission
Car Park	Parking available
Access	A five minute drive from Omuta station. A 15 minute walk from there.
Website	http://www.sekitan-omuta.jp/top.html