Best places: Historical landmarks in Oda, Japan

Part of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, this 18th-century tunnel showcases old mining techniques.

Historic silver mine, discovered in 1526 & listed by UNESCO due to its minimal environmental impact.

😐 If the people of this area 100 years ago found out that the Iwami Ginzan Ruins are a World Heritage Site, I'm sure they would be stunned. It is introduced that ``The Kumagai family residence is a private house architecture that best illustrates the changes in the lives of influential merchants in th...

👍👍 The highlight of Iwami Ginzan, a world heritage site, is not the mine ruins, but rather the historic townscape that remains as it was during the Edo period. By the way, even on weekends after the coronavirus, there are almost no tourists.

😐 It was a fine smelter during the Meiji era. However, it will soon be closed. The quality of the ore was poor and it was not profitable... Was it not possible to conduct a quality survey, or was it not possible to calculate profitability? It was an investment worth billions of yen today... People in...

👍👍 I learned a lot about how to store tableware in the past, how to mix insect repellents, and how to store lanterns. When I think about how things were used with great care in the past, it makes me think about the abundance of modern goods and other things. I'm really glad you stopped by 🌼