Tsuchikura Mine Ruins: Mine Ruins Also Known as Shiga’s Laputa│Shiga Japan

Tsuchikura Mine Ruins is the site of a copper mine located in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture.

This place is also called “Shiga’s Laputa” because of its scenery and has a fascinating history.

Overview of the Tsuchikura Mine ruins

This is a former copper mine site located near Yakusa Pass on National Route 303, which runs through Kanaihara, Kinomoto-cho, Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture, and Ibigawa-cho, Gifu Prefecture.

This place is also called ”Shiga’s Laputa” because of its scenery and has a fascinating history.

The Tsuchikura Mine, where a copper vein was discovered in 1908 and mining began, played a part in Japan’s copper mining industry until it was closed in 1966.

After the Russo-Japanese War, the domestic metal mining industry developed, and copper mining began at the Tsuchikura mine in 1909.

In 1933, after World War I, the company was acquired by Nippon Mining Co., Ltd., and mechanization and modernization progressed.

Currently, the Dokura Mine ruins are in ruins, and the interior is in a dangerous condition with the possibility of collapse.

However, this place has become a hot topic on social media, and the number of visits by ruin fans, cosplayers, and photographers has increased. At that time, the number of people entering private land without permission is also increasing.

To prevent accidents, local residents have erected a fence to prevent trespassing and are prohibited from entering the site.

When visiting the Tsuchikura Mine Ruins, please be safe and respect restricted areas.
This is a fascinating spot where you can experience part of Japan’s mining history and local history.

Basic information about “Tsuchikura Mine Ruins”

Info	Tsuchikura Mine Ruins ■Location 　Kanaihara, Kinomoto-cho, Nagahama City, 　Shiga Prefecture ■Business hours 　24hours
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