Ikuno Silver Mine

生野銀山

4.2Est. 120Asago, Kansai

Overview

Walk 1 km of 13-degree tunnels through 12 centuries of silver-mining history, open since 807.

Mined continuously from 807 to 1973, this former silver mine in Asago now opens 1 kilometer of underground galleries at a constant 13 degrees Celsius, with life-size dioramas depicting working conditions across twelve centuries. The mine funded samurai lords, the Meiji government's modernization, and early industrial machinery imported from France. Above ground, a museum displays ore samples, tools, and scale models of the extraction process.

Practical info

Japanese name: 生野銀山
Nearest station: Amanohashidate Station (60+ min drive)
Payment: Cards accepted
Reservations: Walk-in fine for most visits. Check hours online as smaller museums may close on certain weekdays or holidays.

Accessibility

Wheelchair entranceWheelchair parking

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