
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.
Former residence of the Kawashima samurai family
The Kawashima family, who had become a head of Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine officials, built this house in the beginning of 1800. The characteristics of a samurai residence such as placements and room arrangements are well preserved. It enables visitors to get a glimpse of the daily life of a samurai. Visitors can also enjoy the display of how things were stored and a recreated scene of dinner time for a samurai family.
Address | 大田市大森町ハ118-1 |
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Tel. No. for Inquiries | 旧河島家住宅 TEL:0854-89-0932 |
Operating Hours | 9:30am to 4:30pm *hours of operation may vary |
Fee | <Tour fee> [Adults] ¥200 (¥150) [Child] ¥100 (¥50) *Prices in ( ) are for groups of 20 or more |
Holidays | Closed Every Tuesday, New Year Holidays |
Access | Approx. 30 mins. by Iwami Kotsu Bus (bound for Omori / Oya Line and Omori / Oya) from Odashi Station on the JR Sanin Main Line, get off at Omori bus stop, then walk approx. 5 mins. |
Parking Lot | × |
Official Site | http://kumagai.city.oda.lg.jp/10.html |