
千荷鉱 (Ichinokawa) is a dramatic former antimony/silver mine set in steep Ehime mountains — rusting concrete works, terraced spoil heaps, tunnel mouths and overgrown rails create graphic decay contrasted with surrounding forest. Best at golden hour or foggy autumn mornings for soft light and mood; late autumn brings color. Access via narrow mountain roads; parking at the trailhead/village and walk in. Many structures are unsafe and some areas restricted—observe signs and avoid entering tunnels. No

千荷鉱 (Ichinokawa) is a dramatic former antimony/silver mine set in steep Ehime mountains — rusting concrete works, terraced spoil heaps, tunnel mouths and overgrown rails create graphic decay contrasted with surrounding forest. Best at golden hour or foggy autumn mornings for soft light and mood; late autumn brings color. Access via narrow mountain roads; parking at the trailhead/village and walk in. Many structures are unsafe and some areas restricted—observe signs and avoid entering tunnels. No