📜 Abandoned wooden detention center, a designated Tangible Cultural Property in Sado, Japan. 🔍 Opened in 1954, abandoned in 1972, and now open to the public. # Why Go 🏛️ Rare remaining wooden structure in Japan 🚶 Open to the public for exploration 🌳 Ivy-covered walls and ethereal beauty 📜 Historical significance as an island of exile # Why Avoid 🅿️ Parking not available # Cost 💰 Free of charge # Getting There 🚗 50-minute drive from Ryotsu Port 🚶‍♂️ Approx. 15 minutes on foot from Sado Hangamura bus stop