Kagura Mask Painting

石見神楽面絵付け体験

You can try your hand at painting your own original kagura mask.

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Mr. Kobayashi, who is continuing Shimane’s traditional art of making Iwami Kagura masks, will teach you how to hold and use a brush as you paint your mask. Decorating your home with the mask you painted will bring safety to your household and drive away evil.

Area
Iwami Area
Oda

Basic Information

Booking Sites for Activities

DESTINATIONS
= Things to see nearby =

Kigami Shrine

The Shrine of the "Howling Dragon"

Ryugenji Mabu Mine Shaft (Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine)

Mine shaft at Iwami Ginzan with year-round public access

Iwami Kagura Mask Painting

Paint your own Kagura mask at Kobayashi Kobo

Sanbe Azukihara Buried Forest Museum

Giant, ancient trees from the Jomon period

Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine – UNESCO World Heritage Site

In the 16th century, about a third of the world's silver was mined in Japan. Iwami Ginzan is known as the major provider of that silver.

Nima Sand Museum

Sand museum housing the world's largest hourglass, with a one-year duration

Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Museum (Former Magistrate’s Office)

Museum with precious artefacts illustrating life and work at Iwami Ginzan

Kobayashi Kobo: Iwami Kagura Mask Atelier

ACTIVITIES
= Things to try nearby =

Tsuwano Cycling sokoiko!

Connect with cultures that preserve time and feel the preciousness of history

Lunch at a temple in the sky

Relaxing lunch at the port of Yuntosu overlooking the Sea of Japan

Migita Honten Sake brewery (with Sake tasting)

Visit Shimane Prefecture's oldest sake brewery with over 400 years of history. You can also drink and compare mainly the representative brand "SOUMI"!

Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Silver Ring Making

Seize the moment and make your very own lucky ring at the world heritage site, Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine

Photo Tour in Tsuwano

Cycling & photography tour to see another side of Tsuwano

Iwami Kagura viewing & mini-experience

Watch Iwami Kagura, which is rooted in the local community, up close and personal. After the performance, you can try on the costumes and interact with the performers.

Tomogaura Denma Sightseeing Ship

Hop on the boat and experience the beauty of nature and romance of history!

Sanbe Azukihara Principle Buried Forest Park Jomon no Mori

Don't miss the breathtaking Jomon Cedars!　Appreciate a natural monument up close