World Heritage Site "Sado Island Gold Mine"
The World Heritage Site "Sado Island Gold Mine" developed into a large-scale production system based on traditional handicrafts under the management and operation of the Tokugawa Shogunate, with production organizations suited to the characteristics of the two main mines, the Aikawa Tsuruko Gold and Silver Mine and the Nishimikawa Gold Mine.
In addition, a unique mining culture was born from people who came to the mines from all over Japan as a result of the Shogunate's policies.
The tourist facility "Historic Sado Gold Mine" currently manages and preserves the Aikawa Gold and Silver Mine, the main mine of the World Heritage Site "Sado Island Gold Mine," and opens parts of it to the public for tourism.
COURSE & TOUR
～There are various sightseeing courses where you can fully enjoy the historical site of Sado Gold Mine～
Sado Gold Mine Course: The basic course of the Sado Gold Mine. By touring the two mine tunnels, you can get a good idea of how gold and silver were mined throughout the ages.
ILAND MIRRORGE Course: Attraction using the Doyu Mine. Recommended for families with children!
Guided yamashi tour: Feel like an engineer who mines gold and silver ore, and tour the tunnels as they were at the time with a guide.
Gold leaf pasting experience: You can easily try pasting gold leaf onto mini coins or individual plates.
FACILITY
You can see a model that faithfully reproduces the Sado Gold Mine in the Edo period,
and take on the challenge of extracting a pure gold bar.
ACCESS
Sado is an island that is 1.5 times the size of Tokyo's 23 wards and is blessed with the rich colors of the four seasons.
There is no railroad, so getting around the island can take longer than expected.
Please check the access method to Sado Gold Mine.
Introductory video ofSado Gold Mine aiming to become a World Heritage Site
SADO GOLD & SILVER MINESJapan's proud golden island
SADO GOLD & SILVER MINES Another Story
Sado gold and silver mine navigation
Please use the app that displays the location information of sightseeing spots, etc. together with your tour of the Sado Gold and Silver Mine.
AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
MINE TOURISM GROUP COMPANY
