Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine World Heritage Site
At its height, the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine was Japan's largest silver mine, helping Japan produce about one-third of all the silver in the world. The entire area is now a World Heritage Site.
The Omori district features a number of historical buildings preserved in their original state, including the homes of samurai and merchants, as well as the Kumagai Residence, each from the Edo period. The cafe located in a renovated old house is a popular spot to relax and unwind.
It takes about 40 minutes on foot from Omori townhood to reach Ryugenji Mabu*, the mine shaft where silver was once extracted. Be sure to wear comfortable fitting clothes for the long walk.
Street address
- Omori-cho, Oda City
About SHIMANE Access
- [Iwami Kotsu Bus Omori/Oe Line] Oda-shi Station-->→Omoridaikansho-ato Around 25 minutes/630 yen
40 minutes by foot to Ryugenjimabu.
- [Iwami Kotsu Bus Omori/Oe Line] Oda-shi Station-->→Omoridaikansho-ato Around 25 minutes/630 yen
Opening Hours
- *09:00-17:30 (17:00 during winter)
Closed
- New Year holiday
Fee
Best season
- All year
Point
- * Discount for foreigners available
General: 200 yen
6-15 years old: 100 yen
Spots around
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Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
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Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark (Kuniga Coast )
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Iwami Kagura Traditional Dance
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Matsue Castle
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Izumo Soba Heiwa Soba Main Store
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Tamatsukuri Hot Springs
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Oki Islands Global Geopark Airport
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Izumo Enmusubi Airport
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Hinomisaki
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Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
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Adachi Museum of Art
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Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark (Kuniga Coast )
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Japanese inns and guesthouses on the islands
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Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center and the townscape of Omori
