Sado Kinzan Gold Mine
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For centuries, this gold mine was the powerhouse behind the Tokugawa Shogunate, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

📜 Historic gold and silver mine, preserved for its industrial and historical worth.
🔍 Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Why Go

🚶 Self-guided tours through old Edo Period tunnels
🤖 Life-sized animatronic miners depict harsh labor
📜 Museum details history, artifacts, and working conditions
🌟 Experience unique mining culture and recreated Edo Period festivals

Tips

🚗 Easiest access by car, 45-minute drive from Ryotsu Port.
🍦 Gift shop offers ice cream with gold flakes.
🗺️ Use the Sado Gold and Silver Mine Navigation App for tours.

Cost

💰 Fees apply for various courses and tours.

Hours

🕒 Daily 8:30 - 17:00.

Last updated 6 days ago

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