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Yubari Ghost Town
夕張ゴーストタウンHokkaido
Yubari Ghost Town is a hauntingly beautiful remnant of a once-thriving coal mining city, now largely abandoned. Known for its unique Yubari melon, the town reflects the urban decline that followed the collapse of the coal industry in the late 20th century.
- Best season
- Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.2· 1,131 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Abandoned mining city, streets free to roam. Associated Yubari Coal Museum charges 700 yen adult (coal-yubari.jp), open Apr-Nov only.
- Website
- coal-yubari.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Open 24 hoursFreeStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Sapporo Station · ~1h 23m by car
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