The Story ofMichinoku Gold
Itinerary Kesennuma Rikuzentakata
Day trip: The Oya & Mt. Hikami Tamayama Gold Mines
Trace the history of gold mining in Japan
Itinerary highlights
Oya Mine History Museum
During the mine’s operation from Meiji 38 (1905) to Showa 51 (1976), the surrounding area developed into a mining town. Relics and memories of that time are vividly preserved at the museum.
Cape Iwaisaki
Search for gold veins: a geopark where you can see up-close the precious geological “borders” that indicate their presence.
Mt. Hikami Tamayama Gold Mine crystal collecting experience
A gold mine from the time of Masamune Date, where mineshafts remain to this day. Along the way, an area where quartz crystals can be collected is a must-see.
*Bus transit times listed in this itinerary reflect private vehicle or charter bus use, not public transportation.
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1Sendai Station East Exit
about 80 minutes 2Oya Mine History Museum
Spend about 40 minutes viewing the mine and exhibits (see below).3Set of mining materials from the Oya Mine
4Gold ore extracted from the Oya Mine
About 20 minutes 5Iwaisaki
Spend about 30 minutes strolling the park-like cape and taking in the view.About 60 minutes 6Michinoeki Takatamatsubara
Spend about 60 minutes shopping for souvenirs and eating lunch.About 30 minutes 7Mt. Hikami Tamayama Gold Mine crystal collecting experience
Spend about 60 minutes collecting crystals and exploring the mine site.About 150 minutes 8Sendai Station East Exit
*Travel times and itinerary may vary depending on actual traffic conditions.
*Itinerary and travel times based on the aviation and JR train timetables current at the time of publication (February 2020). Future timetables subject to change.
