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The first mine the Meiji government took into state operation. You can walk the tunnels.
About this place
Ikuno Silver Mine was a mine once located in Ikuno-cho, Asago District, Hyogo Prefecture (now Asago). It was a model mine that the new Meiji government first placed under government operation (direct control) to establish the modernization of Japan's mining industry (mines and smelters), and is considered one of Japan's leading silver mines. On March 22, 1973 (Showa 48), it was closed because of the deterioration in ore quality due to resource depletion, rising mining costs and other reasons. In 1974 (Showa 49), the Historic Site Ikuno Silver Mine opened as a tourist facility where visitors can tour the tunnels.
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Founded / opened：807 Designation：Historic Site
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