Congratulations! World Cultural Heritage registration decision! "Sado Island Gold Mines"

On July 27, 2024, at the World Heritage Committee meeting in India,
The universal value of the gold and silver mines on Sado Island was recognized and “Gold Mines of Sado Island” was registered as a World Heritage Site.
Please take this opportunity to enjoy sightseeing and learn more about the “Sado Island Gold Mines”.

The Sado Mines has been registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site!

Discover an island where Oni demons are venerated as divine incarnations, brought to life with art, cuisine, and music at the Sado Island Heritage Festival 2024!