Niigata

Abandoned Mines in Niigata

Overview and Photographs

赤谷鉱山-アーチ状の天井とコンクリート柱で覆われた覆道、片側は開放され、自然光が差し込む

Akatani Mine

県北東部の新発田市東赤谷で操業した鉄鉱山。 日鉄鉱業のもとで鉄鉱を産出し、後に石灰石の生産に転じました。
1998 年閉山

The iron mine operated in Higashi-Akatani, Shibata City, in the northeastern part of the prefecture. It produced iron ore under the management of Nittetsu Mining Co., Ltd., and in its later years, production gradually shifted to limestone.
closure in 1998

草倉鉱山 大山神社跡-紅葉と落ち葉で赤く染まる参道跡、傍らに残された石灯篭と苔むした御手洗

Kusakura Mine

県北東部の東蒲原郡鹿瀬町で操業した銅鉱山。 古河鉱業の黎明期に操業され、足尾鉱山の発展に寄与しました。
1920 年閉山

The copper mine operated in Kanose Town, Higashi-Kanbara County, in the northeastern part of the prefecture. It was already in operation long before the establishment of Furukawa & Co. and later contributed to the development of Ashio Mine.
closure in 1920

三川鉱山 ズリ山跡-赤茶けた急斜面と散在する朽ちた木片、背後に広がる灰色の空と暗い木々

Mikawa Mine

県北東部の東蒲原郡旧三川村に存在した鉱山。 日本鉱業のもと、金銀鉱や銅鉱、亜鉛鉱などの様々な鉱種を産出しました。
1962 年閉山

The mine was located in the former Mikawa Village, Higashi-Kanbara County, in the northeastern part of the prefecture. Under the management of Nippon Mining Co., Ltd., it produced a variety of ores, including gold, silver, copper, and zinc.
closure in 1962

持倉鉱山 鉱山事務所跡-屋根が失われて開放された空間、カラミ煉瓦の黒みを帯びた壁と柱が残される、背後を覆う山の緑

Mochikura Mine

県北東部の東蒲原郡阿賀町に存在した銅鉱山。 持倉鉱山合資会社のもとで明治末期に最盛期を迎えました。
1920 年閉山

The copper mine was situated in Aga Town, Higashi-Kanbara County, in the northeastern part of the prefecture. In the early 20th century, its production peaked under the management of Mochikura Mining Co.
closure in 1920