Historic Site Sado Kinzan Gold Mine
A historical epic depicted by the largest gold mine in Japan
Sado Kinzan Gold Mine is a collection of historic relics which tell the 400-year history of Sado's gold and silver mines. On the Edo Kinzan Emaki (illustrated scrolls of gold mines) course (Sodayu Tunnel course), full-size dolls and robots provide accurate presentations of the workings of the mines in the past. On the Meiji Government-Controlled Mine course (Doyu Tunnel course), relics of modernization and industrialization still remain. Furthermore, there is also a guided tour course which includes facilities such as "The Best Gold Processing Plant in Asia" and "Japan's First Wetsern-Style Vertical Tunnel", that will cause visitors to marvel at the impressive scale.
- Heritage and Relics
- Gold and Silver Mines
- Address
- 1305 Shimoaikawa, Sado, Niigata 952-1501
- Contact Information
- Sado Kinzan Gold Mine:0259-74-2389
- Official site
- Web URL
- Transport Access
- Ryotsu Port Approx 50 by car
- Nearest bus stop
- Sado Kinzanmae [Sado Gold Mine](Honsen (Main Line)、Nanaura Kaigansen Line) Approx. 0 minutes on foot from bus stop
- Parking
- Cars:500, Buses:23
- Note
- [Opening Times] April - October: 8:00 - 17:30 / November - March: 8:30-17:00 No-booking required, except for guided courses.