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.
ACCESS
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Train
JR Gotsu ＞ JR Yunotsu （20min Local）
JR Matsue ＞ JR Yunotsu (1hr 10min Ltd.Express) |
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Car
JR Gotsu ＞ JR Yunotsu (30min)
JR Matsue ＞ JR Yunotsu (1hr 40min) |
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・Individual location webpages may only be in Japanese. Thank you for your understanding.
Yunotsu Hot SpringYakushi 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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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.
ACCESS
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Train
JR Yunotsu ＞ JR Nima or JR Odashi (15min or 20min)
JR Matsue ＞ JR Nima or JR Odashi (1hr 30min or 1hr 25min) |
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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) |
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Car
JR Yunotsu Onsen ＞ Omori Iwami Ginzan (30min)
JR Matue ＞ Omori Iwami Ginzan (1hr 40min) |
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・Individual location webpages may only be in Japanese. Thank you for your understanding.
・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.
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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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
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Train
JR Yunotsu ＞ JR Odashi (35min Local)
JR Matsue ＞ JR Odashi (70min Local, 50min Ltd. Express) |
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Bus
JR Odashi ＞ Sanbe Hot Spring (40min Local)
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Car
JR Odashi ＞ Sanbe Hot Spring (30min)
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・Information in this website is subject to change.
・Individual location webpages may only be in Japanese. Thank you for your understanding.
・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.
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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
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Bus
JR Hiroshima ＞ Iwami Kawamoto (2hr 10min)
JR Odashi ＞ Iwami Kawamoto (55min) JR Gotsu ＞ Iwami Kawamoto (1hr 10min) |
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Car
JR Hiroshima ＞ Iwami Kawamoto (1hr 30min)
JR Gotsu ＞ Iwami Kawamoto (45min) JR Odashi ＞ Iwami Kawamoto (45min) |
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・Individual location webpages may only be in Japanese. Thank you for your understanding.
・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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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Misato (Ochi)
ACCESS
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Bus
JR Odashi ＞ Kasubuchi (40min)
JR Gotsu ＞ Kasubuchi (1hr 35min) |
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Car
JR Hiroshima ＞ Misato-cho (2hr)
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・Individual location webpages may only be in Japanese. Thank you for your understanding.
・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 | ||
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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 | ||
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Yugakai
Hot Spring
This charming hot spring is surrounded by nature. The bath is tiny and highly calcified, offering a truly Japanese bathing experience.
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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 | ||
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Ohnan (Ochi)
Inquiries
Ohnan Town Tourism Association Ohnan Tourist Information Office
(Located in Koboku no Mori Craft-kan) Map
ACCESS
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Bus
JR Hamada ＞ Mizuho (40min)
JR Hiroshima ＞ Mizuho (1hr 45min) Mizuho IC ＞ Iwami Onsen-guchi (13min) |
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・Individual location webpages may only be in Japanese. Thank you for your understanding.
・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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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General Inquiries
Iwami Tourism Promotion Committee TEL.0855-29-5647 Shimane Prefectural Government, International Tourism Group TEL.0852-22-5579