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Besshi Copper Mine Memorial Museum

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別子銅山記念館

Explore the history of Japan's Besshi Copper Mine at this unique, free museum.

Besshi Copper Mine Memorial Museum
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What it is

  • A museum preserving the history of Besshi Copper Mine.
  • Established in 1975 by Sumitomo Group companies.
  • Located adjacent to Yamane Park in Niihama City.

What to see

  • Semi-underground structure built into a mountain slope.
  • Over 10,000 azaleas planted on the museum roof.
  • Six exhibition sections to explore.
  • Japan's first mountain railway locomotive, 'Besshi No. 1'.

When to go

  • Closed on Mondays and national holidays.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Besshi Copper Mine Memorial Museum Open in Google Maps

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