The Story ofMichinoku Gold
Mt. Imade
LocationOfunato
ContentsJapan Heritage
Approximately 110 to 130 million years ago, during the Early Cretaceous, active undersea volcanoes pushed up igneous rocks like andesite from deep underground, forming the foundation of Mt. Imade. Gold-bearing hydrothermal fluids from magma seeped into the resulting crevices, cooling to form gold veins. The Imadeyama Gold Mine within the mountain tells the story of these ancient geological transformations and the history of gold formation.
Cultural assets status / Classification
Unspecified (Scenic Spot / Natural Monument)
