Iwami Province, Historical province in western Shimane Prefecture, Japan.
The Iwami region spans across the western section of Shimane Prefecture, featuring a rocky coastline along the Sea of Japan and mountainous inland areas.
During the Edo period, the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine operated at full capacity, making this province a primary source of silver for the entire Japanese economy.
The province maintains distinct pottery traditions, with local artisans producing stoneware using techniques passed down through generations in the region.
Visitors can reach the former province territory through Iwami Airport, which connects to major Japanese cities with regular domestic flights.
The former province territory contains six historical districts: Ano, Kanoashi, Mino, Naka, Nima, and Ochi, each preserving administrative boundaries from medieval Japan.
Location: San'indō
Shares border with: Nagato Province, Suō Province, Aki Province, Bingo Province, Izumo Province
GPS coordinates: 34.85639,132.16806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02
These Japanese villages maintain traditional crafts in specialized workshops. Ogimachi produces silk goods, while Okawachiyama creates Nabeshima ceramics. The villages of Inami and Hida Takayama focus on wood carving. Wajima produces lacquerware using century-old techniques, and Arita is the birthplace of Japanese porcelain. Each location continues specific manufacturing methods passed down through generations.
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