NIPPONIA No. 44 March 15, 2008
Japan Travelogue
IWAMI GINZAN
This Mining Town in Old Japan
Supplied World Markets with Silver
Written by Eguchi Mayumi Photos by Iida Yuko
The Gohyaku Rakan were carved from stone in 1766. The Buddha figurines represent a prayer for safety in the mine and a memorial to the dead.
Omori Elementary School is one of the few wooden schools remaining in Japan. Number of students: 13.
