Ikeshima Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Nagasaki, Japan
About Ikeshima
The last open-pit coal mine in Japan, Ikeshima housed nearly 10,000 people at its peak, but closed down in 2001. A little over 100 people are left now, mostly tending to a nascent tourist industry of people visiting the ruins. The island is often compared to nearbyGunkanjima(Battleship Island) of James Bond fame, but is far less well known and, as a (barely) living community, is much more freely accessible. The mine areas are still marked off and can legally only be accessed on guided tours. Nagasaki City has aseparate Japanese-only guide sitefor the sea area includingIkeshima.
Top Attractions in Ikeshima
Explore the best things to see and do in Ikeshima:
- ★Mine tour
Where to Eat in Ikeshima
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Kaachan no Mise
Where to Stay in Ikeshima
- 🏨Ikeshima Chuo Kaikan
Ikeshima Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: