Japan Midokoro / Shimane Prefecture / Ōda-shi / Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
Ōda-shi, Shimane Prefecture · World Heritage Site
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
- Nearest stationMaji Station 5.1 km
- DesignationWorld Heritage Site, Historic Site, Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
The Iwami Ginzan (石見銀山) 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.
From the Wikipedia article “Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Ōda-shi, Shimane Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Maji Station, 5.1 km (straight line) |
| Type | World Heritage Site, Historic Site, Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings |
| More | Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine?
- Maji Station. It is 5.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine a designated cultural property?
- Yes: World Heritage Site, Historic Site, Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Sahimeyama Shrine: Horiuchi (Copyrighted free use), Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Iwami Silver Mine Museum: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nima Sand Museum: ほっきー (CC BY-SA 4.0), Tomogaura: Indiana jo (CC BY-SA 4.0), Yunotsu Onsen: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
