Manda Pit is a place where you can feel the history of coal mining that continued through the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras. Today, it is a quiet historical site, but in the past, coal was mined and transported here, supporting many jobs that contributed to local life and Japan's industry. By walking around and observing the remaining buildings and equipment, you can experience a history that textbooks alone cannot convey. Why not add a touch of intellectual time to your trip to Kumamoto Prefecture North? 【Visitation Information】9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM) / Closed: Mondays (the following weekday if a holiday) and during the New Year holidays / Fees: Adults and university students 410 yen, high school students 310 yen, elementary and middle school students 210 yen / Manda Pit Station (free exhibition room and ticket sales) #Arao City Tourism #Kumamoto Prefecture North #Miike Coal Mine #History of Coal Mining #Industrial Culture #Educational Travel #MandaCoalMine #Arao #Kumamoto #JapanHistory #WorldHeritageSite #IndustrialHeritage #VisitKumamoto #JapanTrip