Closed copper mine, discovered in Edo era.
Commercial mining took place in the 1870s, and around 1904, mining activity was expanded and refining facility was operated.
After that, due to a decrease in production, it was suspended as of 1951.

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References

H. Miyamoto, T. Hattori, "Report on the Copper, Lead Zinc Deposits of Horado Region, Gifu Prefecture", Bulletin of the Geological Survey of Japan, Vol.3, No.9 (1952)

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Kinjyo mine Mine (Abandoned)
Yamagata City City
Gifu Prefecture Prefecture
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