Nogata Memorial Hall of Coal

直方市石炭記念館

The main building was built-in 1910 (Meiji 43) as an assembly place of the Chikuho Coal and Mining Industry Union. Presently, the main building is used as a museum to teach the history of the Chikuho Coal Field. On display in the facility are photographs, drawings and models of mining. There are also countless other displays! Some of these include a working steam locomotive and an excavation machine!

Lastly, on the reverse side of the building remains a tunnel used as the rescue practice grounds by the Kyushu Coal Mine Rescue Team (formed in 1952 (Showa 27))

Postscript

The Chikuho Coal field yielded 800 million tons of coal in the 100 years of its existence, starting in the beginning of the Meiji era (1868-1912) until 1976 (Showa 51). During this time, the coal field contributed to the industrial development and modernization of Japan. In July 1971 (Showa 46), a memorial hall was built to convey the importance of the Chikuho Coal Field.

Address (Japanese)	822-0016　福岡県直方市大字直方692-4
Address	692-4 Nogata, Nogata City, Fukuoka
Telephone Number	0949-25-2243（直方市石炭記念館）
Contact	Nogata Memorial Hall of Coal
Fax Number	0949-25-2243
Open	From 9am till 5pm (last entry by 4:00pm)
Closed	Mondays (Open in the event of a National Holiday) From Dec. 29th till Jan. 3th
Price	General admission - 100 yen University/high school students - 50 yen Junior high school and younger - Free
Car Park	Available for 4 cars
Access	A 10 minute walk from JR Nogata station A 20 minute car ride from the Yahata Interchange
Website	http://yumenity.jp/sekitan/

Bicycle stands	Yes
Loan of pumps for sports bikes	None
Loan of bicycle tools	None
Toilets	Yes
Drinking water (tap water, etc.)	Yes
Tourist brochures, cycling maps, etc.	Yes
Other services	Slippers are available for museum visits.