Japan Trip : Yunotsu, hot spring in World Heritage Site Ōda, Shimane, Japan
Yunotsu has peak evaluation, well-known hot spring in World Heritage Site Ōda, Shimane, Japan
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Yunotsu, of the coast of the Sea of Japan, used to be known as a port town. Until the beginning of the 17th century, it played an important role in shipping silver which was mined at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ‘Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine’. In 2007, Yunotsu was designated as a part of the “World Heritage Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape”. Ryokans, Japanese style inns, and shops line the streets and visitors can soak up the the tranquil atmosphere of a town with such a long history.
The nearby ports of Okidomari and Tomogaura were used to ship away the silver from the Iwami Ginzan Mines. The ports feature Hanaguri-Iwa, special rocks that were used to moor boats to. These can be seen at Okidomari by taking a five minute hike around the bay. The narrow nature trail to the rocks starts at a little bridge that crosses the small creek on the right side of the dock.
The former roads, used to transport the silver from the the mining area to the ports, are now hiking trails. The trail to Okidomari and Yunotsu is 12 kilometers long and passes nearby two castle ruins, while the trail to Tomogaura is 7 kilometers long. There is a possibility of doing a loop hike as Yunotsu and Tomogaura (near Maji Station) are connected by the JR Sanin train line.
Yunotsu is a station along the JR Sanin Line, one hour by limited express train (approx. 3000 yen) or two hour by local train (1490 yen) from Matsue. The town center is a 10-15 minute walk or short bus ride (140 yen) from Yunotsu Station. Okidomari is another 15 minute walk northwest of the town center.
If coming from Omori Town, take a bus to Nima or Oda-shi Station and transfer to the JR Sanin Line to Yunotsu. With a good connection, the journey takes about 45 minutes via Nima Station or about one hour via Oda-shi Station, but note that the train and bus service in the region is rather infrequent.
【World Heritage】Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape | 世界遺産:石見銀山
Iwami Ginzan used to be the biggest silver mine in Japan.
かつて日本最大の銀山だった石見銀山。
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Japan Trip: Omori Town: enjoy the Japanese old cultural atmosphere Ōda, Shimane01 Moopon
Japan Trip: Omori Town: enjoy the Japanese old cultural atmosphere Ōda, Shimane01 Moopon
Omori Town is a one and a half kilometer long stretch of houses, shops, temples, and shrines that runs along the river valley to the north of the mines. It used to house magistrates, merchants, and craftsmen who benefited from the nearby mines.
It also has a world cultural heritage site; the Iwami Ginzan.
Today there are many historical sites interspersed among the homes of the town's current residents. Among them are the Former Government Office which has been restored as the Iwami Ginzan Museum, and numerous historical residences.
The largest and most spectacular of these is the Kumagai Family Residence near the Tourist Center in the north of town. Once the home of the leading merchant and town official, it has been restored to be an excellent example of a period household.
Some of the shrines and temples in the area are particularly interesting. Kigami Shrine at the north end of town has a dragon painting on its ceiling that echoes like the roar of the dragon when you clap your hands under it. Shogenji Temple looks fairly ordinary from the outside but inside houses a beautifully painted main hall and altar, and also has a small museum.
Gohyakurakan are 500 stone statues of Buddha's disciples housed in a series of man-made caves. Their postures and facial expressions run the entire gamut of emotions and are very interesting to see.
The central bus stop, Omori Daikansho (Omori Former Government Office), is served by all buses, providing connections along Omori Town and to the parking lot at the Sekaiisan Center (every 15 minutes), to Oda-shi Station (1-2 buses per hour), Nima Station (about 5 buses per day) and Hiroshima (2 buses per day).
Omori Town can also be reached on foot from the parking lot: It takes about 20-30 minutes to walk to the town's southern end around the Gohyakurakan via a nature trail shortcut and an additional 15-20 minutes (without stops) to reach the town's northern end around the Former Government Office.
Former Government Office (Iwami Ginzan Museum)
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
Closed: December 29 to January 4, irregularly around special exhibitions
Admission: 500 yen (former government office only)
1000 yen (also includes Kumagai Residence, Kawashima Residence and Sekaiisan Center)
Kumagai Residence
Hours: 9:30 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
Closed: Last Tuesday of every month (or the next day if Tuesday is a holiday), Dec 29 to Jan 3
Admission: 500 yen (residence only)
1000 yen (also includes Former Goverment Office, Kawashima Residence and Sekaiisan Center)
Kawashima Residence
Hours: 9:00 to 16:30
Closed: New Year holidays
Admission: 200 yen (residence only)
1000 yen (also includes Former Goverment Office, Kumagai Residence and Sekaiisan Center)
Gohyakurakan
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00
Closed: Irregular closing days
Admission: 500 yen
Shogenji Temple
Hours: 9:30 to 17:00 (December to February until 16:00)
Closed: Wednesdays and temporary closures
Admission: 400 yen
Kigami Shrine
Hours: Always open
Closed: No closing days
Admission: Free
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