Iwami Ginzan
The Heritage of a Way of Life
Until the Edo Period, this area was abundant with high-quality silver and iron, and although it was very remote, this led to rich cultural traditions developing among the people living here. Even now, there are nearly 100 local groups that perform Iwami Kagura, dances and music that are based on Japanese mythology and are enjoyed by people of all ages. By passing on this culture from generation to generation, a type of animistic way of thinking that places great value on nature was preserved here within the local way of life. In this beautiful town where the homes have been built from the local natural resources of trees and soil, children play in the alleyways and streams, and the elderly smile as they chat. Wouldn’t you like to take a step back in time and visit a world at the edge of mythology?
Explore the Origins Of Japanese Culture
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Takyo-Abeke
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Enjoy Omori’s Lifestyle Heritage like a local !
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TOMORU
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Iwami Kagura
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Kagura Mask Painting
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HÏSOM
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YURURI
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WATOWA
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Private Kagura
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"Gungendo" Iwami-Ginzan Flagship Store
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Shokudo cafe gui
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Yunotsu Onsen
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Iwami Ginzan