World Heritage Site
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
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
- Omoricho, Oda City
Access
[Iwami Kotsu Bus Omori/Oe Lines]Oda-shi Station Bus Stop→Omori-Daikansho-Ato Bus Stop about 25 minutes / 630 yen
40-minute on foot to Ryugenji-mabu
Opening Hours
- *9:00-17:00 (closed at 16:00 in winter)
Closed
- New Year Holidays
Fee
Best season
- All year
Point
- *Discount for foreigners available
Adults 200 yen
Elementary and junior high school students 100 yen
Spots around
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Adachi Museum of Art
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Izumo Enmusubi Airport
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Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
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Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center and the townscape of Omori
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Oki Islands Global Geopark Airport
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Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark
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Matsue Castle
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Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
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Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark (Kuniga Coast )
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Iwamikagura
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Izumo Soba Heiwa Soba Main Branch
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Tamasukuri Hot Springs
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Hinomisaki
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Japanese inns and guesthouses on the islands
