Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine 1 Day Private Tour
- 7h 15m
- Guided in English
- Private tour
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
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
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
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!
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.
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.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide is waiting you with a signboard.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- H.I.S.Co., Ltd.
- 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.
- If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)
- If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 82% above the median of the 155 day trips we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
Special offers in Japan, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
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