Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
UNESCO World Heritage
石見銀山
From 1527 to 1923, Iwami Ginzan was one of the world's great silver mines. It is a World Heritage site, partly because the mine sits in a wide natural setting. Visitors can enter the Ryugenji Mabu Mine Shaft, which was in use in 1715 and shows hand mining. The nearby Omori town has a Magistrate's Office, old samurai houses, shrines and shops.
Visitor information
- Getting there
Park at the Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center and take the local bus to the old town; please do not drive into the townscape area.
The nearest main transport hubs are Odashi Station and Izumo Airport.
- Time needed
A round trip in the Ginzan (mine) area from Omori bus stop takes 2 hours or more; the Omori town area takes about 1.5 hours.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- The Ryugenji Mabu Mine Shaft is always open to the public.
- Bus services are limited, so if you come from elsewhere in Shimane, plan an overnight stay.
- Show your passport or residence card to get discounts at tourist facilities.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Allow about 2 hours to visit the Ryugenji Mabu mine shaft. If you only have about 1 hour, the townscape area is recommended instead.
- Plan your visit around prayer times, and carry a travel prayer mat and a qibla app.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Shimane and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Shimane
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:56
- Sunrise06:33
- Dhuhr11:53
- Asr14:47
- Maghrib17:09
- Isha18:36
Times are calculated for Matsue. Times may differ elsewhere in Shimane.
Places to pray near Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): ginzan-wm.jp, japan.travel