Shime

Shime occupies the western foothills of the Sangun Mountains, immediately east of Fukuoka City in Fukuoka Prefecture. Part of the wider Fukuoka urban area, it retains a defining industrial landmark: the Shime Coal Mine Vertical Shaft Tower. Completed in 1943, this reinforced-concrete headframe recalls the coalfield that shaped the town through much of the 20th century and is designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Streets, homes and public facilities now surround the former mine site, placing that legacy within a lived-in suburban setting. Shime lies close to routes connecting Fukuoka with the prefecture’s inland slopes. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Shime and the Sangun Mountains.

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