Location List
37 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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Mochikura Mine RuinsAgamachi, Niigata Prefecture
This is the remains of a mine located deep in the mountains. Ruins of an office building made from karami bricks—slag bricks that evoke a scene reminiscent of an anime setting—still remain on th...
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Ukita Family’s ResidenceToyama City, Toyama Prefecture
This residence served as the official home of a Kaga Domain magistrate and was built in the late Edo period (late 18th–mid‑19th century). The property covers approximately 1.3 acres and includes...
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national treasures/important cultural properties homes/residences government & public facilities other facilitiesSpecifications
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Akenobe MineYabu City, Hyogo Prefecture
Once known as Japan’s largest tin mine, the Akenobe Mine prospered as a major mining site. Today, it has been preserved as a mining education facility, where visitors can see exhibits such as th...
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cultural properties quarries/mines industrial ruins/war ruins & sitesSpecifications
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Eboshi coal mine ruinsAmakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Built in 1897 by Amakusa Tangyo Co., Ltd., this site preserves the remains of an undersea coal mine at Eboshise, opposite the west coast of Gesu Island. Even after mining operations ceased, the...
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cultural properties government & public facilities industrial facilities/closed down factories/ruins quarries/minesSpecifications
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Mt. Aguri
From the top of this small mountain, you can enjoy the panoramic view of nature, including Iroha Island and Hatatsu fishing port. The sunset over Imari Bay is spectacular. You can also see war rema...
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Saga City Cultural Museum (The Old Koga Bank)2-9 Yanagimachi, Saga City
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restaurants/coffee shops halls/theaters/movie theaters government & public facilities industrial ruins/war ruins & sitesFavorites -
Conveyor Belt Tunnel
The remainder of a huge tunnel that was built to carry soil from the mountains to the sea. The conveyer belt has been uninstalled and a huge vacant area remains.
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government & public facilities industrial facilities/closed down factories/ruins industrial ruins/war ruins & sitesSpecifications
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War remains in NinoshimaNinoshima-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima
A former army quarantine station was established in 1895 until the end of World War II. The remains of an ammunition depot and a lookout post etc. are still there.
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Former Army Clothing Depot2-4-60 Deshio, Minami-ku, Hiroshima
Four warehouses made of reinforced concrete and covered with bricks remain to this day. The iron doors, deformed by the blast during the atomic bombing, can be seen from the city road on the west s...
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Former Niigata Customs Office BuildingNiigata City, Niigata Prefecture
This office building, constructed in 1869, is the only existing building from the five ports that were opened for trade during that time. It was created by local carpenters who mimicked Western arc...
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churches/chapels other religious institutions halls/theaters/movie theaters government & public facilitiesFavorites -
Oma PortSado City, Niigata Prefecture
It was constructed in the mid-Meiji period (1868-1912) and used for transporting ore and materials for the mines. Even now, you can still feel the atmosphere of that time with the stone-built emban...
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Izumiyama Quarry
In the early 17th century, the clay for chinaware which had a high quality, and was abundant which was raw materials of the porcelain was discovered in this Izumiyama by Korean ceramist Sanpei Ri (...
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national treasures/important cultural properties quarries/mines industrial ruins/war ruins & sitesFavorites -
Okawachiyama
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natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots City Landscapes roads with characteristics bridgesFavorites -
Former Shimada Elementary SchoolNagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture
The wooden construction school building and gym were built in 1927. The school was abolished in March, 2007 and part of the school building was renovated. Now there are a restaurant and bakery in t...
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churches/chapels other religious institutions restaurants/coffee shops government & public facilitiesFavorites -
Former Higashitani Elementary SchoolNiigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Abolished in 2016.
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churches/chapels other religious institutions government & public facilities public halls/assembly hallsFavorites -
Former Nishikawa Elementary SchoolAgamachi, Niigata Prefecture
Abolished in March, 2019. Near a residential area.
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churches/chapels other religious institutions government & public facilities public halls/assembly hallsFavorites -
Former Misato Elementary SchoolAgamachi, Niigata Prefecture
Abolished in March, 2019. Close to residential and shopping areas.
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churches/chapels other religious institutions government & public facilities public halls/assembly hallsFavorites -
Former Hideya Elementary SchoolHigashikanbara Gun, Niigata Prefecture
Abolished in March, 2019. Not in a residential area.
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churches/chapels other religious institutions government & public facilities public halls/assembly hallsFavorites -
Former Kanose Elementary SchoolHigashi
Abolished in March, 2019. Not near a residential area.
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churches/chapels other religious institutions government & public facilities public halls/assembly hallsFavorites -
NIigata Prefectural Kaiyo High schoolItoigawa city, Niigata
high school located near seashores on Sea of Japan side
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elementary schools/junior high schools/high schools seashores on Sea of Japan sideSpecifications
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Iwatsuka Elementary School Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture
Abolished in 2004. Wooden building along a river. Surrounded by cherry blossom flowers in spring.
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Former Tenno Water Retention BasinSakai City, Osaka
Brick and concrete reservoirs in the north of the city of Sakai. The two reservoirs, with a total area of 662 m2, are covered by a brick vault. The entrance has an arched opening crowned by a diamo...
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Manda PitArao City, Kumamoto Prefecture
The brick building, the mine entrance, and the huge machine room are preserved as they were from the 1880’s to the 1950’s.
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world heritages industrial ruins/war ruins & sitesSpecifications
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Sada ShrineUsa City, Oita Prefecture
Sada Shrine is a mysterious shrine known to the locals of Ajimu Town in Usa City. The main hall and the torii gate, renovated in 1864, have been in use for more than 150 years. Remains of a reverbe...
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historic sites/gardens shrines/temples government & public facilities industrial ruins/war ruins & sitesSpecifications
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