Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine 1 Day Private Tour

7 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage site.
Flourishing from the 16th century to 20th century, its silver was exported globally, and it is said it produced one-third of the world's silver in the 17th century. This significantly boosted the cultural and economical development in East Asia.
This area still preserves its historical townscapes of the middle ages, and shows the coexistence of human industrial activities and nature.

What's Included

Private English speaking guide
Bottled water
Private car
Admission fee for Ryugenji Mine Shaft
Admission fee for Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide is waiting you with a signboard.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    This small museum shows the history of Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and the lifestyle of the silver mine area. You can see the restricted area by VR!

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage. Flourishing from the 16th century to 20th century, its silver was exported globally, and it is said it produced one-third of the world's silver in the 17th century. This significantly boosted the cultural and economical development in East Asia. This area still preserves its historical townscapes of the middle ages, and shows the coexistence of human industrial activities and nature.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    This tunnel is open to the public year-round. You can see traces of its 230 years of use and how it was dug by hand.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
  • You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
  • You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
Supplied by H.I.S.Co., Ltd.
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Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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