Uploaded February 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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The Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine is an interesting and unusual UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in Shimane Prefecture on the south-west of Japan's mainland, Iwami Ginzan was Japan's largest silver mine and operated from 1526 through until 1923. Industrial heritage sites are always intriguing, and we had a lot of fun here exploring the old mine tunnels, but also checking out the beautiful village clustered around the mine as well. Let's have a look!

For more Japanese World Heritage sites:
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For more mining World Heritage sites:
Roros Mining Town: youtu.be/HI-H9S8R1SI
Copper Mining Area of Falun: youtu.be/v1G4UMRpRzQ
Great Saltworks at Salins-les-bains: youtu.be/vbJVxbiR5yE

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