Unmissable Iwami Tour

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1 day
Iwami, Shimane
Max People : 15
Iwami, Shimane 

Visit the World Heritage Site Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and enjoy Iwami Kagura performances. You can watch the performances up close, and it’s even possible to wear costumes and experience fire-breathing effects. This one day tour includes a private coach.

What to expect

This tour takes you to the World Heritage Site of Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine in western Shimane, alongside Iwami Kagura, a designated Japanese Heritage Site, both brimming with cultural treasures. In the charming streets of Omori, where the prosperity of Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine echoes through time, immerse yourself in shopping and dine at stylish cafes, soaking in the area’s rich history. Explore tunnels that reveal the mine’s powerful legacy, from chisel marks to ancient shafts. Later, we retreat to a hotel in Hamada City for a delightful dinner, followed by an unforgettable Iwami Kagura performance featuring local artists. Experience the spectacle up close, adorned with dazzling costumes and captivating fire-breathing effects, concluding the day with a truly mesmerizing cultural experience. 

*What is Iwami Kagura?
Iwami Kagura is a traditional Japanese performing art ariginating from the Iwami region. It combines music, dance, and theatrical elements to depict various stories, ofthen based on Japanese mythology and folklore. The performances typically feature elaborate costumes, masks, and props, with skilled performers portraying gods, spirits, and heros. The stories depicted in Iwami kagura often involve themes of bravery, righteousness, and the triumph of good over evil. The art form has deep roots in the local community and continues to be cherished as a significant cultural tradition in the Iwami region and beyond. 

Itinerary

Day1Iwami

  • Meet up at Iwami airport
  • Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
  • Stroll Omori town 
  • Iwami Kagura performance

 

Specification

Departure & Return Location

Iwami airport

Price Includes

  • Tour Guide
  • Entrance Fees
  • Transpotation fee from Iwami Airport

Price Excludes

  • Rental fee for a bicycle
  • Driver Service Fee
  • Any Private Expenses

Complementaries

  • Sunscreen
  • T-Shirt

Cancellation Policy

  • 14 days prior to departure; 50%
  • 7 days prior to departure; 80%
  • 3 days prior to departure; 100%
  • No notice; 100%
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