Kushiro Mill of Nippon Paper Industries
A factory tour in Hokkaido — see how things are made.
Overview
The Kushiro Mill of Nippon Paper Industries was a paper mill in Kushiro, Hokkaido. Long an industrial mainstay of papermaking in Kushiro, it has been known as a landmark that tells part of the city's history.
Highlights
- ●A Nippon Paper mill established in July 1920
- ●Supported papermaking in Kushiro for about a century
- ●Ended paper and pulp production on August 16, 2021
- ●Decommissioned on October 1, 2021, as Kushiro industrial heritage
History
The mill was established in July 1920 and operated for about a century. It ended paper and pulp production on August 16, 2021, and was formally decommissioned on October 1, 2021.
Access
The mill is in the city of Kushiro. As it has been decommissioned, be sure to check maps and official sources regarding whether visits are possible and current conditions nearby.
Best season
If pairing it with a walk around Kushiro, the mild days of summer are recommended, well suited to viewing the site as industrial heritage from outside.
Map
43.0085, 144.3593 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1View the mill's exterior from around Kushiro
- 2Reflect on the history of papermaking in Kushiro
- 3Combine it with sightseeing in central Kushiro
- 4Check official sources for whether visits are possible
Did you know?
💡 From its founding in 1920 to the end of production in 2021, the mill carried on papermaking in Kushiro for roughly a century.
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