Kurihara: Kuriden Museum and Hosokura Mine Park Exploration

A full day in Kurihara that tickles the hearts of transportation enthusiasts with railways and mines. In the morning, explore the underground tunnels at Hosokura Mine Park, a theme park at the site of Hosokura Mine, said to have approximately 1,200 years of history, then trace the memory of the Kurihara Denen Railway that once ran through this region at the Kuriden Museum. After enjoying the actual rail vehicles and driving simulator, observe waterfowl at the banks of Izu Marsh, a Ramsar Convention wetland, and have lunch at the farm restaurant of Izu Marsh Agricultural Products. The finale is a thrilling descent down the 111-meter-long roller slide at Naganuma Footpia Park. A greedy trip perfect for three-generation families of transportation enthusiasts, from grandparents to grandchildren, who can all have a great time together.