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Omori Iwami Ginzan Townscape - The townscape of Omori flourished as the base of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine. Red roof tiles are known as a famous local specialty of the town. Omori has samurai homes from the Edo Period, most notably that of Kumagai family, wealthy merchants of the time. Kumagai House is richly decorated with ornate decor and furnishings, a reminder of its past riches. Other historical buildings retain the architectural style and atmosphere of the time, shops and cafes in a renovated Japanese style houses.

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Omori Iwami Ginzan Townscape - The townscape of Omori flourished as the base of the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine. Red roof tiles are known as a famous local specialty of the town. Omori has samurai homes from the Edo Period, most notably that of Kumagai family, wealthy merchants of the time. Kumagai House is richly decorated with ornate decor and furnishings, a reminder of its past riches. Other historical buildings retain the architectural style and atmosphere of the time, shops and cafes in a renovated Japanese style houses.