Iwami Ginzan: A World Heritage Site 🌟

On the afternoon of December 6th, I visited Iwami Ginzan. Located in the Ōmori District of Ōda City, Shimane Prefecture, Japan, Iwami Ginzan is a silver mine that became Japan's 14th World Heritage Site in 2007. 🍃🌺 It was also the first mining site in Asia to be registered as a World Heritage Site. 🌍The site includes the "silver mine ruins and mining towns," "Iwami Ginzan Silver Road," and "ports and harbor towns," each with its own unique attractions. 🏰 Our destination was the Ryugenji Mineshaft (tunnel). 🍃🌺 Upon arrival, we first visited the exhibition building , which introduced the history and mining techniques of Iwami Ginzan. 🌍Through artifacts, models, and videos, visitors can experience its value as a World Heritage Site. 🌿 It has been discovered that there are over 900 mineshafts of various sizes in Iwami Ginzan. 🍃🌺 Among them, the Ryugenji Mineshaft is the second largest and was in use until 1943. 🌍After leaving the exhibition building, we walked through a forest trail (the hike was quite pleasant) to reach the Ryugenji Mineshaft. The mineshaft is very low, and you can imagine how tough the working conditions must have been. 🌲 🍃🌺 #MyTravelStories2023 🌍#CulturalHeritage 🏛️#WorldHeritageSites 🌟#JapanTravel 🌸