Overview
The remains of the Besshi copper mine in the hills of Niihama, with stone terraces on the slope at 750 metres.
About this place
Industrial heritage of the Besshi Copper Mine remaining deep in the mountains of Niihama, where stone walls and brick buildings are called the Machu Picchu of the East. From around 750 m above sea level you can see Niihama's cityscape and the Seto Inland Sea. There are the Tonaru History Museum, the Copper Theme Hall and the Tonaru Learning Hall, and guided Tonaru tours are held from March to November.
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