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
