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Ryugen-ji Mabu (Iwami Ginzan)

Shimane · Oda - Iwami Ginzan · Craft Experiences

Japanese name: 龍源寺間歩(石見銀山)

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WHAT TO DORyugen-ji Mabu (Iwami Ginzan)

The only mine tunnel at the Iwami Ginzan silver mine kept permanently open, walkable from end to end.

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Oda - Iwami Ginzan

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The only mine tunnel at the Iwami Ginzan silver mine kept permanently open, walkable from end to end.

About this place

The only mine tunnel open at all times at the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine site (World Heritage) in Omori, Oda. Mabu refers to a mine's digging entrance. Inside, it is warm in winter and cool in summer, and chisel marks from the Edo period remain on the walls. The tunnel is one-way, and admission is 500 yen for adults and 250 yen for children.

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<Direct inquiries> Ryugenji Mabu, 183 Omori-cho Ni, Oda 694-0305 TEL: 0854-89-0347

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