TabiWalkTRAVEL LETTER850 / NIIHAMA

Japan · Ehime

A little travel guide with Tabi

Your first visit
to Niihama

Start slowly, with one place.
Find a view and a small meal.

Exterior of Minetopia Besshi Hadeba in 2010新居浜市
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Hi, I’m Tabi!

Explore copper-mining history at Minetopia Besshi’s Hadeba and Tonaru areas in Niihama. These are separate areas, and Tonaru involves mountain-road access; check current road and operating guidance.

This guide covers places within Niihama, rather than places immediately beside your app check-in.

01 · EXPLORE

Two places to begin

Two different places: start with whichever interests you.

Exterior of Minetopia Besshi Hadeba in 201001

A first-visit stop

Minetopia Besshi: Hadeba

マイントピア別子・端出場ゾーン

A visitor facility introducing the former copper mine. This exterior photograph is from 2010 and facilities may have changed. Check current operations and admission for the mine railway, visitor tunnel and other facilities.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

Tonaru ore-storage and ropeway-base remains in 201602

A first-visit stop

Tonaru industrial heritage

東平の産業遺産

A mountain area with remains of ore storage and ropeway facilities, shown in 2016. Check narrow-road access, seasonal closures and works with the operator, and do not enter abandoned structures.

Getting there
Check the current approach and return transport on the map.

02 · A LITTLE BITE

What could you try?

Fuguzaku is a pufferfish dish associated with Niihama. Preparation, service, reservations and availability vary by restaurant; check current menus.

Official guide

03 · YOUR FIRST WALK

Keep your first walk simple

Try the first destination’s permitted entrance → public areas. Choose the other stop after checking separate transport and access.

Check the walking route

Check actual distances and travel times on the map. This suggested walk is separate from your app movement record.

Before you set off

  • Check entry arrangements and return transport first.
  • Choose one stop to suit weather, slopes and local restrictions.
  • Respect private areas and photography rules; check food ingredients locally.
Sources and photographs

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Photo credits

Resized, metadata removed and converted to WebP; display crops vary by screen. Adapted CC BY-SA photos retain the original license.

Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.