Ryugenji Mabu Mine Shaft (Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine)
龍源寺間歩（石見銀山）
Mine shaft at Iwami Ginzan with year-round public access
During the middle of Edo period, silver was massively produced in the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine. These mine shafts are known as ‘mabu’ and there are over 700 of them in various sizes in this area. Ryugenji Mabu was operated under the direct management of the magistrate’s office. Visitors can walk inside of the tunnel and the rough chisel marks made by miners in the Edo period can still be seen clearly on the walls. We recommend taking a relaxing 40 min walk along the beautiful stream in the forest as you go between the mining shaft and Omori.
Basic Information
| Address | 島根県大田市大森町ニ183 |
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| Tel. No. for Inquiries | 大田市観光振興課 TEL：0854-82-1600 |
| Operating Hours | [March to November] 9:00am to 5:00pm [December to February] 9:00am to 4:00pm |
| Fee | [Adults] ¥500 (¥400) [Elementary and junior high school students] ¥250 (¥200) [Infants]Free *Prices in ( ) are for groups of 20 or more |
| Holidays | New Year's Day |
| Access | Approx. 30 mins. by Iwami Kotsu Bus (bound for Omori / Oya Line / Iwami Ginzan (Omori)) from Odashi Station on the JR Sanin Main Line, get off at the Omori bus stop, then walk approx. 40 mins. |
| Parking Lot | × |
| Official Site | https://www.city.oda.lg.jp/ohda_city/city_organization/23/596/15162/3672 |
| Notes | ＜直通 問い合わせ先＞龍源寺間歩 〒694-0305 大田市大森町ニ183 TEL:0854-89-0347 |
