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Free Shuttle Bus in Aikawa on Sado Island
How to Use the Shuttle
If you are traveling to Aikawa by car or bike, park at Kirarium Sado.
Sightseeing bus stops are different than the regular city bus. Get on at the gold bus stops!
The shuttle bus service is free of charge and operates on a regular schedule. See the timetable below!
*Please note that a taxi may arrive instead of a bus.
Timetable
Key Stops Along the Route
Kirarium Sado
Kirarium Sado is a visitor information center on Sado Island with an exhibition showcasing Sado's Gold Mining history. This is your base for exploring Aikawa!
For More Information: Kirarium Sado
Sado Magistrate's Office
The Sado Magistrate's Office, known as "Sado Bugyosho," is a historical site on Sado Island that served as the administrative center during the Edo period, providing a glimpse into the island's governance and judicial practices under Tokugawa shogunate rule.
For More Information: Magistrate's Office
Aikawa Folk Museum
Founded in 1956, the Aikawa Folk museum resides in a former branch building of the imperial office, and is a designated National Historic Site. Here you can explore the rich history of the town which developed along with the silver and gold mines.
For More Information: Aikawa Folk Museum
Kitazawa Flotation Plant
Visit this industrial heritage site, which showcases the remnants of Sado's mining past with its impressive, photogenic ruins.
For More Information: Kitazawa Flotation Plant
Sado Hangamura
This museum and gallery is dedicated to the art of traditional Japanese woodblock printing, fostering a creative environment for both locals and visitors to engage with this beautiful art form.
For More Information: Sado Hangamura
Kyomachi Street
Stroll through the charming streets of Historic Aikawa Town, a town with a preserved Edo-period atmosphere, complete with traditional buildings and local shops.
For More Information: Kyomachi Street
Sado Gold Mine
Dive into the island's mining history at this iconic site, where you can tour the underground tunnels and learn about the gold extraction process.
For More Information: Sado Gold Mine