Historic Site Osarizawa Mine (Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture)
One of the largest old mine sites in Japan with 1,300 years of history
Historic Site Osarizawa Mine, which is recognized as a Heritage of Industrial Modernization site, is believed to have opened 1,300 years ago. Inside the tunnels, the Earth's crust from about 9 million years ago is exposed, and you can experience up close the remains of one of the largest copper vein mining complexes in Japan. It is also said that gold from the Osarizawa Mine was used in the construction of Chusonji Temple's Konjikido (golden hall) in Hiraizumi and the Great Buddha in Nara. A variety of routes to tour the tunnels and experiences are available, so the mine is recommended for experience-based learning.
- Address
- 秋田県鹿角市尾去沢字獅子沢13-5
- Telephone Number
- 0186-22-0123
- Opening Times
- 9:00-17:00 (April-October), 9:00-15:30 (November-March)
- Prices
- ・Tourist tunnel entrance fees. Adults: 1,000 yen, seniors (aged 65 and older): 900 yen, junior high and high school students: 800 yen, elementary school students: 600 yen *Group discounts→10% discount per person for groups of 20 or more people
・Pure gold dust gathering: 800 yen for high school students and older, 600 yen for children up to junior high school age *Closed in winter
・Natural stone digging: from 600 yen, power stone accessory-making: from 600 yen - Duration
- Notes
- ・Mine guides are available (reservations required: 2,000 yen for up to 20 people with one guide). There is also a rest house (restaurant) available (open only on weekends, holidays, the Golden Week holiday period, and summer vacation; closed in winter)