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Walk through the samurai residences and merchant houses of the UNESCO World Heritage Iwami Ginzan

About this spot

A UNESCO World Heritage site encompassing a silver mine that operated for nearly 400 years from the 16th century, with the entire town streetscape registered as heritage. In the central Ōmori district, samurai residences, merchant houses, and temples still remain, creating a calm streetscape that evokes the lifestyle of that era. You can extend your walk to one of the mine tunnels, the Ryūgenji-ma, and experience the silver mine's history more deeply.

Fireworks details

Name: 温泉津温泉夏祭り

Date & time: 8/8 (Sat) Time TBA

Venue: 大田市・温泉津港周辺

温泉津温泉夏祭りは、石見銀山の積出港として栄えた温泉津港周辺で開かれる、地域に根づいた夏の行事です。2026年は8月8日に開催され、江戸情緒の残る町並みに提灯の灯りがともり、露店や催しでにぎわいます。世界遺産・石見銀山とともに歩んできた港町ならではの、歴史の重みを感じさせる落ち着いた祭りの雰囲気が魅力です。昼間にめぐった町並みが、夜には祭りの灯りでまた違った表情を見せてくれます。

Tips

会場周辺の道は狭いため、公共交通機関か少し離れた場所への駐車がおすすめです。荒天時の開催可否は主催者の発表を確認してください。

Source: kankou-shimane.com

Tips

About 20 minutes by car from Onsenzu Harbor. Movement within the town is mainly by foot or rental bicycle. In summer, there are areas with little shade, so don't forget to stay hydrated.