Sado Gold Mine
- 佐渡金山
- Niigata
Actively producing gold and silver for 388 years, this mine is said to be the biggest mine of its kind in the early modern period of Japan. This mine is said to have supported the finances of the shogunate government in the Edo Period, but the mine is inactive today due to the depletion of its resources. It is now open to public as an industrial relic.
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Address
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Entry fee
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Opening Hours
April to October 8:00-17:30
November to March 8:30-17:00
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Closed
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Website
http://www.niigata-kankou.or.jp/sys/da...
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Best Season
Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct., Nov.
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Point
The site is well maintained, including Sodayu-ko shaft, a popular tourist attraction, and there is a park adjacent to this historic site, which is an ideal spot where you can take a break from your busy day touring around at a park blessed with nature.
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Nearest Station/IC Access
From "Ryotsu-ko (Ryotsu port), take a bus on the main line bound for Aikawa, and get off at the "Aikawa" stop.
Other spots near Sado Gold MineWithin 50 km
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