Futsukana Mining Museum

Futsukana Mining Museum [先笹湍別含; ふつかなたんばはん] is a museum located in Futsukana, Shinkō Prefecture. The museum educates visitors on the history of coal and granite mining in the Futsukana region, along with how the mining industry affected the local culture. It is located only a short distance from the largest coal mine in Futsukana on the outskirts of the city, which has been closed for over forty years.
The museum displays mining paraphernalia such as pickaxes, helmets, lamps, uniforms, shoes, water canteens and gas masks. Visitors can also book guided tours for the shaft of the nearby mine, which has been reconstructed safely for interested tourists.