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A Program to Learn about the Ruins of the Matsuo Mine and the Natural Beauty of the Volcano

Overview
Location

A tour exploring the beautiful Hachimantai Matsuo Apartment Ruins. The Matsuo mine was first opened during the Meiji Period, and for a time produced more sulfur than any other mine in Asia.

Now 13 apartment buildings where employees lived remain. They have largely been taken back by nature, and trees can be seen growing out of open air windows. Listen to stories about the history of the mine and the reasons for its abandonment. Enjoy this mysterious scenery that could easily be the set of a post-apocalyptic movie. Take a glimpse at what the world would quickly look like if humans were to disappear. From there, we’ll take a short walk to a beautiful volcanic pond, Goshiki-numa, the color of which varies with the season. This pond stands next to another beautiful lake, Gozaisho, so you can compare the striking color of the water with that of a pond lacking volcanic minerals.

Details

FEE:

Adult: 22,000 for up to 10 people
Payment method: Cash payment in person

ACTIVITY DATE:

April – November

NO. OF PERSONS PER GROUP:

2 or more people
Up to 10 people

AVERAGE TIME:

About 2 hours

DEPARTURE AND ENDING LOCATION:

Matsuo Mine Apartments Bus Stop

ITINERARY:

Matsuo Mine Apartment Ruins
Goshiki-numa Pond

ARTICLES INCLUDED:

Sales tax

NOT INCLUDED:

Lunch
Transportation to the hotel

AGE REQUIREMENT:

3 years and older

CONTRACT DETAILS:

Depending on availability, you will receive a confirmation email within 48 hours of booking
Maximum 10 people per reservation. (Please inquire regarding a booking for more than 10 people.)

ENGLISH SUPPORT:

Basic conversational level English support available

IMPORTANT POINTS:

We will do our best to carry out this service, but it may be cancelled or the schedule might change due to natural disasters, weather, or traffic problems
We are not liable for any damages caused by the following reasons:
1. When the customer does not follow the instructions and guidance of the operator accompanying the service while using the service.
2. Changes and cancellation of this service schedule caused by natural disasters, wars, riots, government orders, etc.
3. Loss or theft of money, goods, etc. by other customers
4. Customer cancellation of this service due to natural disasters, weather, traffic problems, etc.
5. Reasons based on your own intention or negligence
6. Non-participation in trips due to delays in meeting and departure locations.
7. Change in the schedule that occurs because the number of participants is less than the minimum number of participants.
8. Other damages for which no gross negligence is recognized by our company.