Bantan Throughway — Gin no Bashamichi and Koseki no Michi Japan Heritage Site 73 Kilometers of Historic Ruts in Japan, a Resource-Rich Country

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Ikuno Mining Towns (Cultural landscape of Ikuno Silver Mine and townscape)

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This area was a mining town where mining officers and merchants as well as miners lived. Built with roofs adorned with red Ikuno tiles, and with foundation and walls made from karami-ishi (slag stones, ore smelting byproducts), these buildings create a unique townscape.

Cultural Property Data:

Spot Name Ikuno Mining Towns (Cultural landscape of Ikuno Silver Mine and townscape)
Designation Important Japanese cultural landscape
Address

Asago City

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