Mine City is surrounded by mountains on all four sides, and some areas are part of the Chugoku Mountains, so it snows in the winter and roads can freeze. Mine City is also famous for the discovery of various fossils. After the Meiji Restoration, the city grew in the industrial sector due to the production of limestone and other materials. The influence of this can still be seen today, and further growth as an industrial city is expected. At the same time, tourism and agriculture are also thriving. Pears and spinach are particularly well-known agricultural products. Due to the thriving tourism industry, there are many tourist attractions within the city, such as Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshidai Safari Land.