[Iwami Ginzan] So this is how people mined silver in ancient times!

#September2024 Step into the silver mine tunnel - Iwami Ginzan ruins Ryugenji walk Want to know how the ancients mined silver? Come to Longyuan Temple for a walk and adventure! After purchasing your admission ticket at the ticket office, put on your safety helmet, step into this mine tunnel that has existed since the 17th century, and experience the life of ancient miners! (Note: Intermediate steps refer to the mine tunnel) As you enter the mine, you will immediately feel the temperature drop sharply. Although it is a little dark, there are spotlights every few meters, so you can still clearly see the environment inside the cave. Some of the small mine tunnels branching off from the main mine tunnel are forbidden to enter. You can see that some of the small mine tunnels can only accommodate one person to crawl in. It is hard to imagine what kind of hardship the miners in the past endured... When you walk to the exit of the mine tunnel, you will see some ancient paintings showing the working conditions of ancient miners, with simple English explanations next to them. For example, it describes the ancient miners pumping water, selecting wood to reinforce the walls of the mine tunnel, and sending fresh air into the mine. It really makes people marvel at the wisdom of the ancient people! [Walk around Longyuan Temple] 🚌Transportation: Take a bus from JR Ota City to Omori Station (about 30 minutes), and then walk for about 30 minutes to reach the simple entrance of Ryugenji Temple. If you don't want to walk, you can get off at the Omori Daikansho Ruins and rent a bicycle to Ryugenji Temple. 🕰️Business hours: March-November 09:00-17:00 December-February 09:00-16:00 (Last admission is 10 minutes before closing time) 💰Entrance fee: 500 yen for adults, 250 yen for children ❗️There are free helmets for visitors to borrow next to the ticket office