Iwami Ginzan Ryugenji Mabu Mine Shaft
In Japanese: 龍源寺間歩（石見銀山）
The only shaft of the World Heritage Iwami Ginzan silver mine open year-round; a walk through tunnels still marked by Edo-period chisels.
World Heritage Site (Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine)
Nearby
- Omori Ginzan Townscape ≈ 15 min by car
- Yunotsu Onsen ≈ 25 min by car
- Iwami Tatamigaura ≈ 1 h 15 min by car
- Tachikue Gorge ≈ 1 h 20 min by car
- Josei Falls ≈ 1 h 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 30 min by Iwami Kotsu bus from JR Odashi Station to Omori, then about 40 min walk (2.3 km) through the mine area
- Fee
- Adults ¥500, children ¥250
- Good to know
- 9:00-17:00 (Dec-Feb until 16:00); closed Jan 1 only
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info