Q: Where is the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine located?
A: The Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine is located in the city of Ōda, Shimane Prefecture.
Q: What was the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine known for?
A: The Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine was known for being the largest silver mine in Japanese history.
Q: How long was the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine active for?
A: The Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine was active for almost four hundred years.
Q: When was the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine discovered and when was it closed?
A: The Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine was discovered in 1526 and closed in 1923.
Q: What is the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine today?
A: Today the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine has become an open-air museum.
Q: When was the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine named a World Heritage Site?
A: The Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine was named a World Heritage Site in 2007.
Q: What is the meaning of the name "Iwami Ginzan"?
A: "Iwami Ginzan" means "Silver Mountain of Iwami" in Japanese.