Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine

#470 among destinations in Japan

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The Iwami Ginzan was an underground silver mine in the city of Ōda, in Shimane Prefecture on the main island of Honshu, Japan. It was the largest silver mine in Japanese history. It was active for almost four hundred years, from its discovery in 1526 to its closing in 1923. ()

Local name: 石見銀山 Unesco: from 2007Area: 12.1 mi²Coordinates: 35°6'26"N, 132°26'17"E

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ShimaneJapan

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Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oda, Yunotsu.

0.6 miNE
City
Oda
16 min walk • For those interested in traditional Japanese crafts, Oda is known for its production of Bizen-yaki pottery. Tourists can visit local kilns and workshops to witness the intricate process of creating these unique ceramics, and even try their hand at making their own...
5.2 miW
Town
Yunotsu
134 min walk • Yunotsu was a coastal town located in Nima District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 3,853 and a density of 53.63 persons per km2. The total area was 71.85 km2 On October 1, 2005, Yunotsu, along with the town of Nima, was merged into the expanded city of Ōda.