2025 Oda Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

The 500 Arhats near Iwami Ginzan. Hmm, it's small. I thought, but it's actually a World Heritage Site! ! I didn't take any photos, but there were many Jizo statues lined up inside, and there were many beautiful pieces with expressive faces. It was snowing here and there and it was very cold, but it was good. #tripmemory2022 #outdoor #snowscape

{📍Address: Shimane} Onsenzu is probably a name that most people are unfamiliar with. Even those who often travel to Japan may not have been there, but it is a place that our friends in Shimane must visit during our visit. Important 1: First of all, it is part of the World Heritage Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine. 400 years ago, this old street by the port was the export port and the only way for the silver dug out of Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine. Key point 2: An earthquake about 150 years ago caused hot springs to gush out here, hence the name Zhenquan. The Yakushiyu (a Taisho building over 100 years old) on the old street attracts countless hot spring lovers from far and wide. The hot spring house itself is a historical building with a great atmosphere both inside and outside. It is my favorite day-trip hot spring house I have ever had. Even the rest areas on the second floor and rooftop balcony are stunning, and there is free coffee to drink. Highlight 3: Next to Yakushiyu is another cafe (Bieyuan) with the same Taisho style. The interior is more dramatic than the exterior, as if you have traveled through time and space into a social cafe for wealthy people in the Taisho era. The tables, chairs, chandeliers, and wooden ladders are very well maintained, and your hands (shutter) will be dazzled by the beauty. Even the coffee cups (tripped) are antique, and the milk foam with the hot spring logo is so cute. Key point 4: This extremely remote old hot spring street with few tourists has a streetscape that has been maintained for more than a hundred years. Many hot spring hotels, bathhouses, old shops, and restaurants are still in business. Even on Saturday and Sunday nights, the shrine in the old street has Iwami's famous "Iwami Kagura" to enjoy, and I heard that it is also beautiful when lit up at night. By the way, even the high-end sightseeing train "Mizukaze" stops here. Therefore, we will definitely arrange a night here during our trip to Tottori Michelin/Shimane World Heritage/Emperor's Exile Island Oki at the end of August. Yakushiyu: Onsenzu, Onsenzu Town, Ota City, Shimane Prefecture Japan Tour - Experience the in-depth Japanese culture with locals By life

#springwander A sand museum with the largest hourglass in the world. Sand art works with the theme of sand, "time" and "environment" and various sands from around the world are on display. The building is a pyramid-shaped with 6 total glass walls. In the central time hole, the world's largest one-year hourglass "sand calendar" is set up in a space 8 metres above the ground in the hope of preserving the "sounding sand" and protecting the environment. Sand with a total weight of 1 ton falls over a year in a glass container with a height of 5.2 metres and a diameter of 1 metre. On New Year's Eve, the annual event "Time Festival" is held, which rotates the sand calendar by half.

The Nima Sand Museum is an hourglass museum in Shimane Prefecture. You can also experience singing sand in the nearby sea. This is a perfect museum for a date or a fun day with friends. Looking at the hourglass, you'll forget the passage of time. There is a one-year timer that flips over once a year, and many people come just to see it. I want to see that moment too! The workshop where you can make works using sand is very fun! There is sand of various colors, and you can complete your work with your own personality. It is an experience that is engrossing for both children and adults. It is located near the sea, so you can also enjoy a drive. #0 yen trip February 2025 #Domestic travel strategy #Shimane trip #Girls trip #Nima Sand Museum

The streets around Iwami Ginzan are retro and have a nice feel to them. Here are some of the best spots to visit🙈 1. Gunendo A shop with a stylish cafe attached. The vending machine in front is cute🥫 🕑March-November 11:00-17:00/December-February 11:00-16:30 💰¥1000 2. Mujiaku-an A house without electricity that was the origin of Gunendo🕯 It doesn't seem to be in use now, but you can tour the inside. 3. Kumagai Family Residence A house built in the Meiji era. Apparently the giant rice cooker is still in use 🌾 🕑9:30-17:00 💰¥520 4. Ryugenji Mabu The only moat in Iwami Ginzan that can be visited at any time ⛏️ It takes about 30 minutes to walk from the streets of Omori, but there are carts running there regularly 🛺 🕑March-November 9:00-17:00/December-February 9:00-16:00 💰¥410 5. Bäckerei Konditorei Hidaka When I went into this bakery with a cute curtain, I was surprised at how high the quality of the canelés was 🥐 It's really delicious, so I hope you'll try it lol Shimane is not just about Izumo Taisha, so please be sure to visit Omori and other places as well 👣 . . . 📍Omori Streets 🗺Shimane, Japan 🕑 - 💰 - #tripdomestictrip #wintertrip #Shimane

#FritaviWinter Nima Sand Museum in Shimane Prefecture! This is a museum of hourglasses. The main attraction is the giant hourglass on the ceiling! It's installed 8 meters above the ground, and it's supposed to be a one-year hourglass⏳ There were also other interesting exhibits such as a one-day hourglass and hourglass prototypes. Finally, we tried making art using sand🎨 It's quite difficult, but it's fun to watch and a great memento of your trip, so please give it a try🎵

Jozenji Temple in Sanbe-cho, Oyama City, Shimane Prefecture Rising up in the narrow grounds of an old temple on the outskirts of town is a giant ginkgo tree that is over 600 years old, with a height of about 30m, a branch width of 23.5m, and a trunk circumference of 9.3m. Its size makes it one of the largest in the prefecture. The best time to see it is usually from mid-November to early December. The grounds under the tree turn into a shining golden carpet. This is a rare hidden spot known only to those in the know, so there are few tourists and you can take your time taking photos. At night during the autumn foliage season, the temple grounds are lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere. #tripdomestictravel #shimaneprefecture #autumnfoliage #greatview #shrinesandtemples #photogenicspot

A must-visit spot in Shimane! Introducing the world's largest hourglass✍🏻 (All photos are from May 2024) ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ This is the "Nima Sand Museum" in Oda City, Shimane Prefecture This is where you'll find the world's largest hourglass There is a sand calendar⌛️ This hourglass, located in a bright building with a high glass ceiling, drops 1 ton of sand over the course of a year💡 It's a very large container with a total length of 5.2m and a diameter of 1m🫙 The diameter of you, in the middle where the sand is falling, is only 0.84mm😳 0.032g per second, 114g per hour, 2,740g of sand per day, it seems to be ticking away under computer control⏳ You can also experience singing sand💫 The squeaking sound is cute and fun! The trick to making it ring out well is to press it as hard as you can 🙋🏻 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ✍🏻 ᴛʀɪᴘ ᴛɪᴘs ˊ˗ You can also try sand painting for free and it's a lot of fun! Recommended! ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ ✍🏻 ɪɴғᴏʀᴍᴀᴛɪᴏɴ (as of October 2024) Nima Sand Museum 📍Address: 975 Tenkawachi, Nima-cho, Oda-shi, Shimane Prefecture 🚐Parking: Available ⏰Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (last admission at 16:30) 💤Closed: Every Wednesday (next weekday if Wednesday is a public holiday) and New Year's holidays ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ #Domestic travel #Tottori sightseeing #Tottori trip #trip domestic travel

#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

🌄 The charm of Higashinohara Terrace on Mt. Sanbe✨ I went to Higashinohara Terrace on Mt. Sanbe! ⛰ You can get there by taking the lift to this observation deck🧡 So by using the lift, you can easily access the spectacular view point☺️ The view from the terrace is amazing, and it is a spot where you can see the vast mountains and blue sky. 🌞 Especially on a sunny day, you can see far into the distance and it is impressive🥺🧡 There is also a winery nearby, and it is a nice point that you can enjoy delicious wine soft serve ice cream🍦💭 I recommend it because you can spend a relaxing time while enjoying the beauty of nature. 📍Location: Sanbe-cho, Oda City, Shimane Prefecture 🕰Closed every Tuesday, closed during winter (December to March) Opening hours: 8:30-16:30 💸Lift fee: 900 yen round trip (adults), 500 yen (children) #Sanbe Mountain #Higashinohara Terrace #great view #lift #great view #winery #wine soft serve ice cream #Shimane tourism #beauty of nature #Japan travel #0 yen trip #Shimane trip #japantrip #view from observation deck

World Heritage❣️⛏️ Enjoy Iwami Ginzan✨ Iwami Ginzan is an important mine that once produced one-third of Japan's silver, and is registered as a World Heritage👀❣️ To enjoy Iwami Ginzan even more, Ginzan Carts🚗 run around the area, and you can take your time sightseeing by going around in a cart or sometimes hiking🙆♀️ When you ride the Ginzan Cart, you can comfortably see historical ruins and beautiful scenery. The guide's explanations were easy to understand and I learned a lot✏️ Also, on the hike, you can walk through nature and take your time to see the historical ruins. There are plenty of things to see, such as the Shimizudani Smelter Ruins and Ryugenji Mabu! The cider afterwards was delicious😆🧡 📍Location: Omori-cho, Ota City, Shimane Prefecture 🕰Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30) #Iwami Ginzan #Ginzan Cart #Hiking #Shimane Tourism #Historical Exploration #World Heritage Site #Nature and History #Japan Travel #Shimane Trip #Japan Trip #0 Yen Trip

⛏️ Adventure at Ryugenji Mabu✨ I went to Ryugenji Mabu in Iwami Ginzan! 🚶🐕 This is a place where silver ore was once mined, and it has a historical atmosphere. When you stand at the entrance, a magnificent tunnel spreads out before you, tickling your sense of adventure. 🥺🧡 It's so well preserved that it's hard to believe it was a hole that people used to dig for silver, and when I took photos inside, they looked surprisingly good☺️🧡 The tunnel is cool, so you can stroll around comfortably even in summer🚶 Inside, there are displays of how miners worked at the time, so you can feel the history while you're looking around❣️ 📍Location: Omori-cho, Oda City, Shimane Prefecture 🕰Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30) 💸Admission fee: 410 yen for adults, 200 yen for children 🚧Mabu is a one-way street❣️ #Iwami Ginzan #Ryugenji Mabu #Shimane Tourism #Exploring History #Mine Ruins #Adventurous Spirit #Japan Travel #Tunnel Exploration #0 Yen Travel

⛏️ The charm of the Shimizudani Smelter Site✨ I went to the Shimizudani Smelter Site in Iwami Ginzan, Shimane Prefecture. 🚶🐕 This is a historical place where silver was refined during the Edo period⭐️ In a quiet environment surrounded by nature, the remains of the buildings from that time remain, and you can feel the weight of history. The remains of the stone furnace are particularly impressive, and you can recall the prosperity of the silver mine. The remains are covered with vegetation, creating a fantastic atmosphere as if you had wandered into the world of Ghibli🌿 ܸ A wonderful place where you can feel the history along with the beautiful scenery. You can enjoy nature and history while strolling around, and it's perfect for refreshing❣️ 📍Location: Omori-cho, Ota City, Shimane Prefecture 🕰Opening hours: Open anytime [Before dark😂] 💸Admission fee: Free #Iwami Ginzan #Shimizudani Smelter Ruins #Shimane Tourism #Exploring History #World Heritage Site #The World of Ghibli #Nature and History#Shimane Travel #Domestic Travel #0 Yen Travel

⏳ Nima Sand Museum✨ I went to the Nima Sand Museum! It has one of the world's largest hourglasses, and sand slowly falls over the course of a year. I was impressed by its size and beauty. There are many sand-related exhibits in the museum, so you can enjoy it and forget about time. I was particularly interested in the sand art and exhibits that collected sand from various places. It's a perfect spot for families and couples, and there are many ideas that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike. You can experience sand painting✌ At the souvenir shop, you can buy miniature hourglasses and local specialties☺️ In addition, there are beautiful views in the surrounding area, so it's recommended to take a leisurely stroll after visiting the museum. The Nima Sand Museum is not just a tourist spot, but a place where you can feel the importance of time. 📍Address: 975 Tenkawachi, Nima-cho, Oda-shi, Shimane-ken 699-2305 🕰Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 💸Admission fee: 800 yen for adults, 400 yen for children Please come and visit us! You are sure to have a wonderful time. #NimaSandMuseum #ShimaneTourism #Hourglass #FamilyTrip #UniqueExperience #0YenTrip #ShimaneTrip #ShimaneTourism #DomesticTrip

The Shine Muscat soft serve ice cream was rich and delicious, like sherbet 🫶🏻 The parking lot was spacious and there was a restaurant! There was a wide selection of souvenirs, including fresh seafood and vegetables! The kamaboko and soy sauce are recommended! If you're in the area, please stop by! Goise Nima Roadside Station 📍Address: 42-1 Okuni, Nima-cho, Oda-shi, Shimane 699-2303 🕰️Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 🏖️Atmosphere/facilities: Nursing room, diaper changing facilities, restaurant #0 yen trip

A cafe with a great location near the beach in Oda City, Shimane 🍽️ Not only is it in a great location, but the food is also amazing!! Opens when the sun sets! The relaxed atmosphere is also nice~ Takeout is also available, so you can eat it on the beach. The shaved ice seems to be delicious too. I'll try that next time🥰 Please go and check it out! Café Chinaka Mame 📍Address: Umaji, Nima-cho, Oda City, Shimane Prefecture 699-2304 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-18:00 🚗Parking: Available #0 yen trip

A shop with delicious chiffon cake You can also take out sweets! It's near the Sand Museum, so please stop by when you're here 🫶🏻 Cafe & Sweets La Pigna 📍Address: 1110 Tenkawachi, Nima-cho, Oda-shi, Shimane 699-2305 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-18:00 🗓️Closed: Thursdays and Fridays #0 yen trip

I went to Shimane Prefecture, where the world's largest hourglass is located. I thought it was just an hourglass, but I was surprised by its size. There were many other hourglasses⏳ with shapes I'd never seen before, so I'm glad I came! ! It's a place that appears in the manga hourglass, so if you come to Shimane, please stop by! I recommend it 🫶🏻 Nima Sand Museum 📍Address: 975 Tenkawachi, Nima-cho, Oda-shi, Shimane Prefecture 699-2305 🕰️Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 🚗Parking: Free parking available a short walk away 🚃Access: About 10 minutes from Nima Station #0 yen trip

[Shimane] Shimane's scenic spots Mt. Sanbe spreads out over Oda City Refresh yourself by hiking in the beautiful season of fresh greenery Easy even for beginners to try The grass spreads out at the base, so you can have a picnic There's also Lion Rock along the nearby sea It's a town where you can feel nature, I recommend it✨ #0 yen trip #domestic trip #trip with children #family trip #drive

I was thinking of going to Iwami Ginzan in Shimane Prefecture, but I heard that if I went there without doing any prior research, I wouldn't know what to see, so I quickly joined a 500 yen guided tour. Indeed, Iwami Ginzan Ginzan Kaido is still a residential area with residents, and as you walk along it, part of the silver mine comes into view, so I think that tourists who don't know anything about it wouldn't know what to see. On the guided tour, we explored the silver cave while learning about the history of Iwami Ginzan, how silver was made, and the lives of people at the time. As expected, there were many things that I wouldn't have noticed if the guide hadn't told me about them, such as information about hidden Christians, so it was a very meaningful tour. #sightseeing#Iwami Ginzan

|| World Heritage Town around the World Heritage Site.🚶 Visit the World Heritage Site Iwami Ginzan in Oda City, Shimane Prefecture. 📌Omori Town 📌Onsen Tsu . Passing through the small town of Omori, which is adjacent to Ginzan, and then to the port hot spring town of Onsen Tsu, which developed due to mining, the street view is simple and quiet, undoubtedly a slow life. . There are occasional new store signs, or the enthusiastic introduction of shop owners who have moved from big cities like Tokyo, indicating the new changes in the town over the years. . Think of Matsuo Basho's 'Not easy to follow'. . 📝In the Daikan Mountain Ruins-Dragon Source Temple Tunnel section in Omori Town, you can rent electric bicycles or golf carts (up to 6 people) at the Kawamura Bicycle Shop🚲, and the golf carts do not operate every Wednesday.

Shimane, Japan — Wandering around the old town, about 2 km from the mine. The Iwami Silver Mine is the largest silver mine in the world, and one third of the world’s silver produced in the 16th century came from here. This is a village close to the mine, very peaceful. #dreamdestination

Luck Luck in Oda, Japan — Learning Japanese traditional tea ceremony with Luck Luck restaurant. So lucky to see Omotesenke (表千家), one of the most famous and oldest schools of Japanese tea ceremony 🍵🍃 #dreamdestination

Yunotsu in Oda, Japan — เมืองเล็ก ๆ ในโอดะ นักท่องเที่ยวไม่เยอะเมืองเลยคงความเป็นญี่ปุ่นดั้งเดิมไว้ซะส่วนใหญ่ แถมขึ้นชื่อว่าเป็นหมู่บ้านบ่อน้ำร้อนจนถูกโหวตให้เป็น one of the best onsen in Japan ไปเลย เย็นนี้สุ่มแวะเข้าคาเฟ่ ทุกญี่ปุ่นยัน Caramel Cake 🍰 ☕️ #dreamdestination

Yunotsu, Japan — Lots of accommodation reviews! 🇯🇵 That trip, I got a great place to stay at a price that was so cheap it was confusing. Starting at 900 THB per night, it's a small ryokan-style hostel in Yunotsu City, and it's not far from the city center. You can walk around before going back to your accommodation comfortably. Plus, if you're lonely, you can come down and talk to other guests at the common. #dreamdestination

Mononobe Shrine is the Ichinomiya of Iwami Province. The deity worshipped here is Umashimaji no Mikoto, ancestor of the Mononobe clan. His father, Nigihayahi no Mikoto, once ruled the land of Yamato. Then, he came into conflict with Kamu Yamato Iwarebiko no Mikoto when he marched eastward. As a result of this conflict, Nigihayahi no Mikoto withdrew, and Kamu Yamato Iwarebiko no Mikoto later became the first emperor, Emperor Jimmu. Umashimaji no Mikoto, who followed Nigihayahi no Mikoto's great achievements, pacified various countries and developed the land! And so, he finally arrived in Iwami Province. He rode on a crane and descended on Mount Tsurubu. (→It comes from the sacred crest "Hioizuru" and is the only one of its kind in the country. There is also a koma crane.) Then, because Mt. Yaoyama resembles Mt. Amanokagu in Yamato, a shrine was built at the foot of Mt. Yaoyama! There is an ancient tomb in the mountains of Mt. Yaoyama, and the grave of the enshrined deity is located there. Other highlights include ◎ "Victory Stone" A large rock on the grounds where the enshrined deity is said to have sat when he descended on a crane. It is said that touching this stone will grant you good luck in winning. ◎ "Temizuishi" A temizuishi in the shape of a magatama, made from "Fukinseki" stone that contains gold dust. Four magatama-shaped stones are embedded in the temizuishi, and each stone is said to bring good luck in terms of wealth or victory, and you can receive good fortune by touching them. The further you trace the roots of Mononobe Shrine, the deeper it goes. Next time, I want to stretch my legs to Orita! If possible, I want to go to the top of Mount Tsuruoka! I thought☺️ ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Mononobe Shrine ꕥAddress: 1545 Kawai, Kawai-cho, Oda City, Shimane Prefecture ꕥAccess 🚌Oda City Station →About 20 minutes ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #besttrip2023 #Shimane Tourism #Shimane Trip #Shrines and Temples #Shrine Tour

The world's largest hourglass was really big!! My second son was worried that the hourglass would fall😅 The children had fun learning while watching, touching, and playing with the singing sand, sand objects, and sand from around the world😊 You can also experience glass crafts if you make a reservation. I actually wanted to buy an hourglass as a souvenir, but I was worried that the glass would break, so this time I made a clear candle✨ It turned out so cute that the children were delighted❣️ [Nima Sand Museum] 📍975 Tenkawachi, Nima-cho, Oda-shi, Shimane Prefecture 🚗Free parking available #Domestic travel #Nima Sand Museum #Tourism #Outing with kids #Shimane tourism #Shimane

I went to Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine. I wouldn't understand anything if I just walked around the silver mine, so I went to study. At the World Heritage Center, I learned about the history of the silver mine, the process of extracting silver from minerals, and where the pits are made! From here, I went on an electric bicycle tour around the town! #tripmemory2022 #outdoor