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Kamisunagawa Coal Mine Museum ( かみすながわ炭鉱館 ) is a local history museum that highlights the coal mining history of the Kamisunagawa. It is located at 1-1-3 Honmachi in the town of Kamisunagawa in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Kamisunagawa Coal Mine Museum   Kamisunagawa Coal Mine Museum details The Kamisunagawa Coal Mine Museum is a must-visit tourist facility for those interested in the history of coal mining. As you step into the museum, you will be exposed to a rich collection of exhibits, including models of hydraulic coal mining and various mining tools, which offer an in-depth understanding of the coal mining heritage in Kamisunagawa. Kamisunagawa Coal Mine Museum - Kamisunagawa town, Hokkaido Prefecture One of the highlights of the museum is the "Hydraulic Coal Mining" exhibit, showcasing the rare mining technique used in this region. Due to the abundance of gas within the coal bed, a method called "hydraulic coal mining" was implemented. High-pressure water

Former Kamisunagawa Station ( 上砂川駅 ) is an abandoned station of the Hokkaido Railway Company. It is located in the town of Kamisunagawa, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Former Kamisunagawa Station Former Kamisunagawa Station details Kamisunagawa Station is an abandoned station located in Kamisunagawa, Hokkaido. It was opened in 1926 and served as the terminal station of the Kamisunagawa branch line of the Hakodate Main Line. However, the station was closed on May 16, 1994, as the Kamisunagawa branch line was discontinued. Former Kamisunagawa Station - Kamisunagawa town, Hokkaido Prefecture At its peak, it serves hundreds of passengers but it suddenly dropped after the closure of the mines. As a matter of fact, in 1981, Kamisunagawa Station saw an average of 115 passengers per day. However, by 1992, that number had dwindled to only 10. Former Kamisunagawa Station facade When the Mitsui Sunagawa Coal Mine was operating, Kamisunagawa Station had many siding tracks. However, with the cl