Yubari Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Yubari

Yubari is a coal mining town famous for melons, a film festival and staggering rates ofdepopulation. When the mines closed in 1980s, the town shrank from a peak of 120,000 down to about 6,000 and still dropping, a 95% collapse unmatched even in Japan. With a median age of 65, also the highest in Japan, a turnaround is unlikely anytime soon. The local tourist association has aJapanese-only guide site.

Top Attractions in Yubari

Explore the best things to see and do in Yubari:

• ★Mount Racey Ski Area
• ★Yubari Coal Mine Museum

Where to Eat in Yubari

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Nonkiya
• 🍴Orenchi
• 🍴Yubari Yatai Village

Yubari Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: