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Hyogo: Ikuno Silver Mine Guided Historical Tour
Asago
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the historic Ikuno Silver Mine on this two-hour guided tour, where the fascinating story of Japan’s mining heritage unfolds. Starting at the Ikuno Mineral Museum, delve into the geological features and evolution of mining techniques from the Edo period to modern times. Experience the Kogane-ga-se tourist tunnel, which brings to life the atmosphere of the mine as you compare 17th-century hand-tool methods with later mechanized systems. At Fukiya Hall, discover how Japan's metallurgical innovations influenced global silver prices. Conclude your journey at the Mine Museum with models and artifacts that reveal the mine's impact on trade and society.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Entry ticket to the Ikuno Silver Mine tourist tunnel
Transportation to and from the site
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Ikuno Mineral Museum / Ikuno Silver Mine Cultural Museum
The meeting point is in front of the Ikuno Mineral Museum. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.
Return
Hyogo: Ikuno Silver Mine Guided Historical Tour
Asago
About
Explore the historic Ikuno Silver Mine on this two-hour guided tour, where the fascinating story of Japan’s mining heritage unfolds. Starting at the Ikuno Mineral Museum, delve into the geological features and evolution of mining techniques from the Edo period to modern times. Experience the Kogane-ga-se tourist tunnel, which brings to life the atmosphere of the mine as you compare 17th-century hand-tool methods with later mechanized systems. At Fukiya Hall, discover how Japan's metallurgical innovations influenced global silver prices. Conclude your journey at the Mine Museum with models and artifacts that reveal the mine's impact on trade and society.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Entry ticket to the Ikuno Silver Mine tourist tunnel
Transportation to and from the site
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Ikuno Mineral Museum / Ikuno Silver Mine Cultural Museum
The meeting point is in front of the Ikuno Mineral Museum. Your guide will be waiting for you with a yellow sign. Please refer to the map for details.
Return
Itinerary
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Ikuno Ginzan
The Ikuno Silver Mine is one of Japan’s most historically significant mining sites, active for more than 400 years from the late medieval era to the 20th century. Known for producing high-quality silver that circulated across Asia and Europe, the mine played an important role in shaping both Japan’s economy and global trade. Visitors can explore its atmospheric tunnels, where Edo-period hand-tool mining techniques are contrasted with the mechanized systems used in the mine’s final years. The surrounding museums showcase tools, models, smelting methods, and documents that reveal how miners worked and how the town flourished around the industry. With its blend of geology, technology, and human history, the Ikuno Silver Mine offers a rare chance to experience the legacy of a site that once connected a mountain valley in Hyogo to the wider world.