Culture
Coal Mines and Railways! Hokkaido Development History Tour
Japanese name:炭鉱と鉄道！北海道開拓の歴史ツアー
📅 Sun, Oct 4, 2026
About this event
Retracing the history of Hokkaido's development, "Coal Mines and Railways! Hokkaido Development History Tour" is an experiential tour based in Mikasa City exploring the heritage of coal mines and railways that once supported Japan's modernization. During the tour, participants visit the former Horonai Coal Mine and the Railway Memorial Museum, reflecting on the vital role coal played in Hokkaido's development and the lives of people back then. It provides a valuable opportunity to connect with the depth of Hokkaido's pioneering history, as well as the technologies and human endeavors that sustained it.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Mikasa Railway Memorial Museum
2-287 Horonaicho, Mikasa, Hokkaido 068-2145
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