Museums & Art
Sado Gold Mine
Sado Kinzan
A symbol of Sado Island's history, the Sado Gold Mine is a UNESCO World Heritage site.Explore this spot
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Sado Gold Mine is a historic mining site located on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture.
What makes it special
UNESCO World HeritageHistorical LandscapeMine Tunnel TourGold and Silver HistoryEdo Period Ruins
About Sado Gold Mine
- Historic Tunnel Tours: Walk through actual excavation routes to see the structure of the mines.
- Museum Exhibits: View exquisite gold and silver crafts and historical documents.
- Historic Town Walks: Stroll through the preserved streets of Kyomachi, a designated significant cultural landscape.
- UNESCO World Heritage: Experience a site of global significance, newly inscribed in 2024.
Photo gallery
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Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
28°/24°
10%
Tue
8/4
30°/24°
0%
Wed
8/5
30°/24°
12%
Thu
8/6
30°/23°
13%
Fri
8/7
31°/24°
25%
Sat
8/8
27°/24°
45%
Sun
8/9
27°/23°
32%
Tips
Payment
Cash and Credit Cards accepted
English
English signage and exhibits available
Reservation
No reservation required
Clothing
Walking shoes recommended
Photography
Restrictions apply in certain areas
Accessibility
Uneven surfaces inside tunnels
Etiquette
Do not enter restricted areas or touch historical ruins