Sado Bugyo-sho Site
Sado Hogo-sho Sado Island
Explore the heart of Sado Island, where the history of gold and silver management from the Edo period comes to life through reconstructed…Explore this spot
The Sado Bugyo-sho Site was the central hub for the Edo Shogunate's direct administration (Tenryo) to manage the gold and silver mines during the Edo period.
What makes it special
About Sado Bugyo-sho Site
- Explore the interior of the reconstructed 'Oyaku-sho' to imagine the daily lives and duties of Edo-period officials.
- Try the 'Ishi-usu' (stone mill) experience at the Seriba area to touch the industrial technology used for gold and silver refining.
- Stroll through the building ruins to feel the structural layout of what was once the center of regional administration.
- Capture the historical architecture through photography to document the authentic appearance of Edo-period Japan.
Weather forecast
Thu
8/6
30°/26°
0%
Fri
8/7
30°/27°
69%
Sat
8/8
29°/26°
94%
Sun
8/9
27°/20°
77%
Mon
8/10
25°/20°
20%
Tue
8/11
25°/19°
33%
Wed
8/12
26°/19°
29%
Tips
Payment
Cash only (Adults: 500 JPY, Children/Students: 200 JPY)
English Support
Please check on-site signage for English-language availability
Reservations
No advance reservation required
Clothing
Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended for the terrain
Photography
Please follow the specific rules posted at the facility
Accessibility
Please check local conditions regarding steps and paths on-site
Etiquette
Please handle all historical reconstructions and exhibits with great care