Yunotsu
A bustling silver trade port in the 16th century, Yunotsu is famed for its healing hot springs. Enjoy strolling in the tranquil streets to experience the town's long history and living arts.
Inquiries
Oda City Tourism Association
Yunotsu Tourist Information Office Map
ACCESS
Train
JR Gotsu JR Yunotsu (20min Local)
JR Matsue JR Yunotsu (1hr 10min Ltd.Express)
Car
JR Gotsu JR Yunotsu (30min)
JR Matsue JR Yunotsu (1hr 40min)
・Information in this website is subject to change.
・Individual location webpages may only be in Japanese. Thank you for your understanding.
Yunotsu Hot Spring
Yakushi Yu
Enjoy pure, rich and healing waters and the unique, colorful rooftop view of Yunotsu. Lunch and drinks are available at Cafe Kuranojo, in the adjoining Western-style wooden building, a former bath house built in 1919.
Address
7-1 Yunotsu, Yunotsu-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0855-65-4894
Other

Tatsu no Gozen Shrine
The large rock formation behind the shrine resembles a dragon opening its mouth wide, watching over Yunotsu Town. Iwami Kagura performances take place every Saturday night.
Address
156 Yunotsu, Yunotsu-cho, Oda-shi
Other

Yunotsu Pottery Village
Home of one of the longest ascending hillside kilns in Japan, there are three pottery workshops within walking distance of each other. A pottery festival is held twice a year, in spring and autumn, when the ascending kiln is fired. Please enjoy the workshops.
Address
22-2, Yunotsu, Yunotsu-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0855-65-4139
Other

Kiunso
This charming ryokan offers a variety of tatami mat rooms. Your stay includes the use of the only outdoor hot spring bath in Yunotsu.
Address
202-1 Yunotsu, Yunotsu-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0855-65-2008
Other

Hosen Nagaya
An annex of the ryokan, Kiunso, rooms in this old home are simple, clean and affordable. Some include a kitchen and shower. You may use the onsen facilities at Kiunso during certain hours. No meals provided.
Address
202-1 Yunotsu, Yunotsu-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0855-65-2008

Nogawaya
Since the early 1900s, Nogawaya Ryokan has provided a place to breathe a sigh of relief and relax while receiving thorough hospitality. Creative cuisine boasts fresh local fish and seasonal ingredients. The three free-flowing natural hot spring baths will cure your travel fatigue.
Address
30 Yunotsu, Yunotsu-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0855-65-2811
Other

Masuya
Masuya Ryokan began operations in 1910 as a cargo vessel wholesaler. Now the ryokan offers completely handmade kaiseki cuisine showcasing the flavors of natural ingredients from the mountains and sea. Enjoy the natural hot spring and delicious meals.
Address
32 Yunotsu, Yunotsu-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0855-65-2515
Other

Iwami Ginzan
Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine is an idyllic place that offers a glimpse back in time to when the town was a thriving silver mine.
Inquiries
Oda City Tourism Association
Omori Tourist Information Center Map
ACCESS
Train
JR Yunotsu JR Nima or JR Odashi (15min or 20min)
JR Matsue JR Nima or JR Odashi (1hr 30min or 1hr 25min)
Bus
JR Odashi (Omori, Oe Route) Omori Bus Stop (30min)
JR Nima (Nima Route) Omori Bus Stop (20min)
JR Hiroshima Iwami Ginzan (2hr 40min)
JR Matsue Iwami Ginzan Koen (2hr 30min)
Car
JR Yunotsu Onsen Omori Iwami Ginzan (30min)
JR Matue Omori Iwami Ginzan (1hr 40min)
・Information in this website is subject to change.
・Individual location webpages may only be in Japanese. Thank you for your understanding.
Rental Bikes
Renta Saikuru Kawamura
Address
44 Omori-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0854-89-0633

Iwami Ginzan Tour Guides
English-speaking tour guides can be available at Iwami Ginzan. These guides will offer helpful insight into the universal value of Iwami Ginzan and why it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Reserve at least 10 days in advance via E-mail or FAX.
Please see the website.

Iwami Ginzan Sightseeing spot
Ryugenji Mine Shaft
For a small entrance fee, you can walk through one of the shafts, which has been widened for modern visitors. Peer into branch tunnels and the picture scroll at the end of the tunnel to see what miners experienced. If you have time, walk along the wooded path on the left side of the stream up to the mine (2.3 km). Explore humble ruins, rest by clear waters and experience a sense of peace and timelessness.
Address
Omori-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0854‐89‐0347
Other

Okubo Mine Shaft
Tour the inside of the Okubo Mine Shaft, the largest of the over 900 tunnels in Iwami Ginzan. Stroll through the shaft as you listen to your guide's explanation of its history and construction. An essential location for observing the true form of Iwami Ginzan.
Address
Omori-cho, Oda-shi
Other

Kigami Shrine
Home to the god who protects Omori Town and Iwami Ginzan, the ceiling of the main building is painted with a dragon, who will “roar” if you sit below him and clap.
Address
1477 Omori-cho, Oda-shi
Other

Kumagai Residence
This restored building was once the wealthiest merchant house in the town. It was involved in the management of the silver mine in the 17th century. Later, it served as a guesthouse for merchants and visiting officials. There are rotating displays of a variety of historical objects, which offer an interesting look at daily life in a merchant house. On the 2nd Sunday of each month, you can sample traditional, seasonal Japanese snacks, which are cooked on the wood-fired range.
Address
63 Omori-cho,Oda-shi
Phone number
0854-89-9003
Other

Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center
This center displays historical details, excavated items, replicas and video footage about Omori when it was an active silver mine. From the 16th century to the 20th century, Iwami Ginzan produced a significant portion of the world’s silver. Please visit this center first to learn about the silver mine before taking the shuttle bus to explore Omori Town(\200-\240).
Address
1597-3 Omori-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0854‐89‐0183
Other

Iwami Ginzan Eating
Cafe Juru
Housed in a restored home, this cafe offers simple lunches with rich, homemade sauces.
Address
206 Omori-cho,Oda-shi
Phone number
0854-89-0866
Other

Bäckerei Konditorei Hidaka
This bakery offers German-style breads and pastries. Enjoy your purchases in the intimate seating area.
Address
90-1 Omori-cho, Oda-shi
(In front of Iwami Ginzan Omori Post Office)
Phone number
0854-89-0500
Other

Gungendo
This lifestyle design shop seeks to highlight the simplicity and beauty of traditional craftsmanship. Housed in a restored building, its displays and inner gardens change with the seasons, making it an interesting place to wander. You can enjoy a slow cup of coffee, sweets or a light lunch at the inviting cafe.
Address
183 Omori-cho, Oda-shi
Other

Iwami Ginzan Accommodation
Takyo Abeke
This 227-year-old restored building used to be the home of an Iwami Ginzan bureaucrat and is now a guesthouse for a limited number of guests each night. Meals incorporate freshly harvested local ingredients and rice is cooked on a wood-fired range. Bath and toilet facilities are separate from guest rooms. Meals are eaten with the staff and other guests, which will give you a chance to interact with various people. Staying here for a night will immerse you in Iwami Ginzan’s history while allowing you to enjoy a luxurious wabisabi experience.
Price
over ¥15,000
Address
159-1 Omori-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0854-89-0022

Yuzuriha
Another lodging option in town, this hotel is a newly built structure that showcases the beauty of traditional Japanese carpentry. The building was constructed to universal design standards.
Meals availble upon request.
Price
¥7,000-¥15,000
Address
3-1 Omori-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0854-89-0430
Other

Mt.Sanbe
The Mount Sanbe area is composed of scattered quaint villages, forests, and gorgeous green hills. A car is the best way to explore the rambling area but it is also accessible by bus.
ACCESS
Train
JR Yunotsu JR Odashi (35min Local)
JR Matsue JR Odashi (70min Local, 50min Ltd. Express)
Bus
JR Odashi Sanbe Hot Spring (40min Local)

Car
JR Odashi Sanbe Hot Spring (30min)
・Information in this website is subject to change.
・Individual location webpages may only be in Japanese. Thank you for your understanding.
Climbing Mt. Sanbe
This mountain is a gently sloping, inactive volcano reaching 1,126 meters. It makes a pleasant day’s hike with a variety of routes to the summit. You can also walk around the rim of the caldera. Bento and day trip supplies can be purchased at Nishi no Hara Rest House (west side of the mountain). There is also a chairlift to the top on the east side of the mountain.

Sanbe Tourist Chair Lift

Sanbe Azukihara Buried Forest Park
The Buried Forest Park is a mysterious forest with magnificent trees entombed in the earth. It is the result of a volcanic eruption thousands of years ago. In the exhibition area, you can closely observe how some of the trees remain standing while others have been pushed down and lay beneath the roots. Come see a time capsule from 4,000 years ago.
Address
58-2 Tane, Sanbe-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0854-86-9500
Other

Mt. Sanbe Kita no Hara Campground
A large, wooded area offering a variety of lodging options including self-catering cabins, campsites, tent and bedding rentals. There is recreational equipment available for rent, a dog park and climbing structures for children. In winter, you can try cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
Address
1121-1 Tane, Sanbe-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0854-86-0152
Other

Sanbe Burger
A popular hamburger shop next to Kita no Hara Camp- ground that only uses locally sourced ingredients.
Address
1125-2 Tane,Sanbe-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0854‐86‐0200
Other

Sanbeso
This hot spring offers a variety of attractive outdoor baths making it a great place to soak after hiking Mount Sanbe. Lodging options are also available.
Address
2072-1 Shigaku, Sanbe-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0854-83-2011
Other

Sahimeno
Enjoy the four seasons of Sanbe at this inn. Enjoy changing, seasonal views of nature from your room as well as a sea of clouds above the trees. Taste fresh ingredients from the San-In region. The outdoor bath is surrounded by trees and you can sense the negative air ions from nature.
Address
2078-2 Shigaku, Sanbe-cho, Oda-shi
Phone number
0854-83-3001
Other

Kawamoto (Ochi)
Ochi: This wide area encompasses Kawamoto, Misato and Ohnan towns. The steep, green mountains, hot springs and delicious local cuisine will leave a lasting impression.
ACCESS
Bus
JR Hiroshima Iwami Kawamoto (2hr 10min)
JR Odashi Iwami Kawamoto (55min)
JR Gotsu Iwami Kawamoto (1hr 10min)
Car
JR Hiroshima Iwami Kawamoto (1hr 30min)
JR Gotsu Iwami Kawamoto (45min)
JR Odashi Iwami Kawamoto (45min)
・Information in this website is subject to change.
・Individual location webpages may only be in Japanese. Thank you for your understanding.
Yudani Hot Spring
This natural carbonate hot spring, rare for Japan, leaves your body feeling warm for a long time after you get out of the bath. Located right at the spring’s source, the saline water is effective for treating nerve and joint pain as well as skin disorders such as eczema.
Address
781-2 Yudani, Kawamoto-cho
Phone number
0855-72-2645
Other

Chokoji Temple
This temple makes offerings to the “Tapir’s Head Pillow Jewel”, an heirloom the shogun presented to the Ogasawara family, who ruled over Kawamoto for many generations. It is located next to Yudani Hot Spring.
Address
783 Yudani, Kawamoto-cho
Phone number
0855-72-1150
Other

Perilla
The leaves, seeds and oil of the perilla plant are all edible. The oil contains large amounts of α-linolenic acid, an essential fatty acid, which is thought to offer a variety of health benefits, including helping with weight loss. The perilla products carefully produced by the farmers of Kawamoto do not contain pesticides or chemical fertilizers, thereby offering the consumer peace of mind.

Kawamoto Otogikan
There are many ways to enjoy this building, including a restaurant, hotel, indoor swimming pool, karaoke, etc. It is built in a scenic location in the center of town. The hotel has reasonably priced lodging for motorcyclists.
Address
332-13 Kawamoto, Kawamoto-cho
Phone number
0855-72-3080
Other

Misato (Ochi)
ACCESS
Bus
JR Odashi Kasubuchi (40min)
JR Gotsu Kasubuchi (1hr 35min)
Car
JR Hiroshima Misato-cho (2hr)
・Information in this website is subject to change.
・Individual location webpages may only be in Japanese. Thank you for your understanding.
Ochi Canoe Village
Experience canoeing or kayaking on the Gonokawa River! The center can provide instruction for first-timers and children. The half-day float trip down the Gonokawa River is a popular option, allowing the visitor a chance to fully enjoy the canoeing experience. Mobile home, tepee (November-March), tent and other gear rentals are available to help you have a relaxing stay.
Address
54-1 Kamemura, Misato-cho
Phone number
0855-75-1860
Other

Chihara Hot Spring
This secluded hot spring is tucked away down a windy mountain road and is one of Misato’s well-kept secrets. After changing your clothes, you descend a wooden staircase to find the bubbling pool of murky water. The lukewarm water of this authentic health spring should be used for treating ailments such as skin disorders.
Address
1070 Chihara, Misato-cho
Phone number
0855-76-0334
Other

Yugakai Hot Spring
This charming hot spring is surrounded by nature. The bath is tiny and highly calcified, offering a truly Japanese bathing experience.
Other

Nakamura Ryokan
Built in 1916, this ryokan houses Yugakai Hot Spring, a cool water spring that is heated with firewood. The bath will thoroughly warm your body, making it a popular place with families and guests seeking hot spring cures.
Address
315-3 Yugakai, Misato-cho
Phone number
0855-75-1250
Other

Ohnan (Ochi)
Inquiries
Ohnan Town Tourism Association
Ohnan Tourist Information Office
(Located in Koboku no Mori Craft-kan) Map
ACCESS
Bus
JR Hamada Mizuho (40min)
JR Hiroshima Mizuho (1hr 45min)
Mizuho IC Iwami Onsen-guchi (13min)
・Information in this website is subject to change.
・Individual location webpages may only be in Japanese. Thank you for your understanding.
Koboku no Mori
Over 240 herbs decorate the seasons at Koboku no Mori's English-style herb garden. Craft-kan offers a variety of gifts that incorporate the herbs grown on site (aromatherapy oils, etc.). Craft classes are given on a regular basis, but it is best to check the schedule before arriving.
Address
7154-10 Yakami, Ohnan-cho
Phone number
0855‐95‐2369
Other

Satoyama Italian AJIKURA
This Italian restaurant, housed in a restored sake brewery, offers a chance to sample carefully selected ingredients grown in the“A-Class Gourmet”town. Dishes are prepared in a way that showcases the natural deliciousness each element possesses.
Address
3123-4 Yakami, Ohnan-cho
Phone number
0855-95-2093
Other

Komejirushi
This quaint cafe is located along a scenic stretch of river. Enjoy a slow cup of carefully chosen organic coffee, handmade vegan sweets and seasonal drinks. There is also a lovely selection of local goods for sale. You can even enjoy your drink by the river. 10 minutes by car from Koboku no Mori.
Address
1570 Kamitadokoro, Ohnan-cho
Phone number
0855-83-0088
Other

General Inquiries
Iwami Tourism Promotion Committee TEL.0855-29-5647
Shimane Prefectural Government, International Tourism Group TEL.0852-22-5579

JapanesePage topBack