Souvenirs Spots in Around Iwami Ginzan Area

  • Kaori Honpo Nakamuraya
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Pref. Odashi Omorichou Ginzan Tochi Hagitani
    You’ll find this “scent pouch” specialty store in Omori Town, Ohda City, Shimane Prefecture, a town famous for the World Heritage Site Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine. When air was sent down to the Ginzan mines, it is said aromas were sent down as well. This shop sells handmade scent pouches as souvenirs. The original scent pouches that contain a mixture of kuromoji (spicebush), which grows natively in the area, and herbs not only has a scent that lasts a long time, but also has a cute Japanese design. Even if the scent fades, tapping the top of the pouch should make it stronger.
  • Hirata Shokai
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Oda-shi Kutecho Hanenishi 986-1
  • Wada Shokai
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Shimane Oda-shi Kutecho Hanenishi 1695-3
  • Imai Family Gift
    Shopping
    Shimane Ochi-gun Kawamotomachi Kawamoto 622-2
  • Iwami Ginzan Heritage Center Local Products Sale Shop Fureai-no-mori
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Oda-shi Omoricho I1597-3
  • Chiisana
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Oda-shi Omoricho Ha 57-2
  • Iwami Crafts
    Travel / Tourism
    Shimane Oda-shi Shizumacho Tarumi

Shimane Areas

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What Shimane prefecture lacks in size and population, it makes up for in scenery and ancient mythology. Izumo-taisha, in the middle of the prefecture, is said to be Japan’s oldest Shinto shrine, where stories that delve into the creation of the Japanese race have been passed down over centuries. The 180 Oki Islands, a 40-minute ferry ride north of Sakaiminato, offer an undiscovered paradise well off the beaten track.

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