Explore Shimane Prefecture—a land of UNESCO-honored art, cuisine and tradition.
Adachi Museum of Art
Omori Townscape
Iwami Kagura
Iwami Ginzan
Located in central Shimane Prefecture, in the city of Oda, Iwami Ginzan is Japan’s largest and most prominent silver mine. Active from its founding in 1526 until 1923, the mine produced a large portion of Japan’s silver output, which accounted for about one-third of the world’s supply at its peak. In 2007, Iwami Ginzan was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site in recognition of its key role in building economic ties between Japan and Europe, as well as the historic relationship between people and the surrounding mountains and forests. You can walk part of the mining tunnel for a glimpse into Japan’s industrial past.
Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
Izumo Soba
Sake
Angelinah Maphanga
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