Sado Gold Mine

Sado Gold Mine

Sado Gold Mine is a historical site that boasts a 400-year history as Japan's largest gold and silver mine. It was opened in 1601, and during the Edo period, it was a direct territory of the Tokugawa shogunate, producing a large number of koban coins that supported the shogunate's finances. Highlights include the "Edo Gold Mine Picture Scroll (Sōdayū Mine)" that recreates mining activities from the Edo period, the "Meiji Government Mine (Dōyū Mine)" which retains remnants of modern industrial heritage from the Meiji era, as well as facilities like "the largest ore dressing plant in the East" and "the first Western-style vertical shaft in Japan." By the time operations were suspended in 1989, the mine had produced 78 tons of gold and 2,330 tons of silver, greatly influencing both domestic and international economies.

Basic Information

Spot Name
Sado Gold Mine
Location
〒952-1501 1305 Shimoaikawa, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan 
Access
Approximately 50 minutes by car from Ryotsu Port.
Parking
500 vehicles
Business Hours
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM (April to October), 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (November to March)
Regular Holiday
Open year-round.
Fees
Doyug坑 (Modern Course) Adults: 1,000 yen, Junior High Students: 500 yen
Soutaoy坑 (Edo Period Course) Adults: 1,000 yen, Junior High Students: 500 yen
Combined Ticket for Soutaoy坑 and Doyug坑 Adults: 1,500 yen, Junior High Students: 750 yen
Contact Information
Phone Number:0259-74-2389
Official Website

Map

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