The founder of the JX Advanced Metals Group. Kuhara opened the Hitachi Mine in 1905, and rapidly transformed it into one of the four largest copper mines in Japan.
By public transport:
From the central exit of Hitachi station (JR Joban line), take the Ibaraki Traffic bus bound for Higashi-goudo and get off at “Nikko Kinenkan-mae”.
The museum is in front of the bus stop. (Total time 30 minutes)
Alternatively, take a taxi from Hitachi station. (Total time 20 minutes)
By car:
10 minutes from the Hitachi Chuo Exit of the Joban Expressway
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