- Things to do on Sado Island
- Photo Spots
- Aikawa Area
In the Aikawa area many historic sites from the Sado Gold and Silver Mine (which is aiming to be registered as a World Heritage Site) remain, and the popular modern heritage site, the Kitazawa Flotation Plant, is a recommended photo spot. The coastline facing northwest offers spectacular views of sunsets from numerous locations.
Kitazawa Flotation Plant
This is an industrial heritage site of gold mine development on Sado Island that is said to resemble the ruins of Laputa. The decayed look of the concrete with only the buildings remaining and the ivy-covered feeling will probably be a favorite picture for ruin enthusiasts. It is an unmissable spot for photography on Sado Island. Also, there are periods when the building is lit up at night, so why not check it out?
Meotoiwa Rocks
Two huge rocks on the Nanaura coast look like a married couple. If you hold your camera just above the surface of the sea on a windless day, you can capture the beautiful reflection of the rocks. During the wild winter, you can see the "flowers" of the waves flying in the air. This is also a great spot to watch the sunset.
Kasugazaki
The Aikawa area has many spectacular spots to watch the sunset over the ocean without any obstruction. It is recommended to take pictures when the setting sun is just about to hit the holes in the lanterns here. You can also see Doyu no Warito of Sado Gold Mine from Kasugazaki, so check it out when you visit.
Senkakuwan Bay
The trail opens around the end of May every year. The cedars, which have withstood the weight of the humid snow peculiar to the Sea of Japan side, have a powerful vitality that makes them the star of any photo, so there is no shortage of subjects. In the area, it often becomes foggy when it rains, and that makes them even more fantastic to photograph. Be careful of occasional encounters with bees and pit vipers.
Osado Ishina Natural Cedar Trail
It opens around the end of May every year. The cedars, which have withstood the weight of the humid snow peculiar to the Sea of Japan side, have a powerful vitality that makes them the star of any photo, so there is no shortage of subjects. The cedars are often foggy when it rains, which makes them even more fantastic to photograph. Be careful of occasional bees and pit vipers.
