Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site. Flourishing from the 16th century to 20th century, its silver was exported globally, and it is said it produced one-third of the world's silver in the 17th century. This significantly boosted the cultural and economical development in East Asia. This area still preserves its historical townscapes of the middle ages, and shows the coexistence of human industrial activities and nature.
Highlights
7 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private English speaking guide
Bottled water
Private car
Admission fee for Ryugenji Mine Shaft
Admission fee for Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
IZUMOSHI STATION
Your guide is waiting you with a signboard.
Return
Itinerary
1
Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center
This small museum shows the history of Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and the lifestyle of the silver mine area. You can see the restricted area by VR!
30 minutes
2
Omori Townscape
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage.
Flourishing from the 16th century to 20th century, its silver was exported globally, and it is said it produced one-third of the world's silver in the 17th century. This significantly boosted the cultural and economical development in East Asia.
This area still preserves its historical townscapes of the middle ages, and shows the coexistence of human industrial activities and nature.
2 hours
3
Iwami Ginzan Ryugenji Mabu
This tunnel is open to the public year-round. You can see traces of its 230 years of use and how it was dug by hand.
30 minutes
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine 1 Day Private Tour
Oda
About
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site. Flourishing from the 16th century to 20th century, its silver was exported globally, and it is said it produced one-third of the world's silver in the 17th century. This significantly boosted the cultural and economical development in East Asia. This area still preserves its historical townscapes of the middle ages, and shows the coexistence of human industrial activities and nature.
Highlights
7 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private English speaking guide
Bottled water
Private car
Admission fee for Ryugenji Mine Shaft
Admission fee for Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center
