Mines - Japan
21 documented abandoned mines have been mapped by the Urbexology community across Japan, with the highest concentration around Hamada (1), Umi (1), Ofunato (1). Each location below links to its own page with coordinates, photos where available, and access notes.
All locations
- Abandoned Copper Mine (Hamada)
- Atami Stone Quarry (Atami)
- Besshi Copper Mine Tōbei District Ruins (Niihama)
- Copper Mine Ruins (Naze)
- Former Ponbetsu Coal Mine Headframe (Bibai)
- Former Roasting Furnace Site, Kami-Koku Mine (Kamiiso)
- Former Shime Mining Works, No. 8 Mine Entrance (Umi)
- Hashima Coal Mine Ruins (Nagasaki-shi)
- Horime Silver Mine (Katsuyama)
- Ikeshima Coal Mine Experience Tour (Togitsu)
- Kitagi Forest Abandoned Quarry (Kasaoka)
- Matsuo Mine Ruins (Shizukuishi)
- Miike Colliery - Miyanohara Pit (Omuta)
- Mine Station (Onoda)
- Naganobori Copper Mine Ruins (Yamaguchi-shi)
- Narutaki Quarry Remained Site (Wakayama-shi)
- Nitahayasaki Mine Ruins (Crystal Cape) (Nishinoomote)
- Takigahara Quarry Remains (Komatsu)
- Tamayama remains of gold mines (Ofunato)
- Utara Coal Mine Site (Ishigaki)
- Yoshioka Copper Mine (Niimi)
As a reminder, it is FORBIDDEN to enter private property. Always check local laws and access rights before visiting any location. Read the full disclaimer.