Helpful dioramas and hands-on exhibits about world heritage site Iwami Ginzan
Serving as the introductory entrance of Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine districts, this museum features exhibits and simple dioramas that clearly provide an overall perspective about Iwami Ginzan to the visitors. A fun short play by museum staff introducing the life of miner families in the Iwami Ginzan in the Edo period is held from time to time. Visitors can join workshop of making Chogin, one of the silver coins used during 16th to 19th century in Japan, using an alloy of tin and bismuth. (Reservation is required to join workshops)
Address | 島根県大田市大森町イ1597番地3 |
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Tel. No. for Inquiries | 石見銀山世界遺産センター TEL:0854-89-0183 |
Email for Inquiries | igwhc@ginzan-tv.ne.jp |
Operating Hours | 08:30 to 17:30 (Admission to the exhibition room is until 16:30) *Extended by 30 minutes from March to November |
Fee | [Adults] ¥310 [Elementary and junior high school students]¥150 |
Holidays | ・Last Tuesday of every month ・New Year Holidays |
Access | ・Approx. 70 mins. by car from Sanin Expressway Izumo IC ・Approx. 70 mins. by car from Chugoku Expressway Miyoshi IC ・Approx. 60 mins. by car from Hamada Expressway Oasa IC |
Parking Lot | ○ Free |
Bicycle Parking Lot | ○ Free |
Supported Languages | English |
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Official Site | http://ginzan.city.ohda.lg.jp/ |