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The Aikawa Gold and Silver Mine, part of the Sado Island Gold Mine World Heritage Site, is now open for public visits. Visitors can explore hand-dug tunnels from the Edo period alongside mechanically dug tunnels from the Meiji era onward.
The remains of hand-dug mines from the Edo period provide a good understanding of historical mining techniques used to extract gold and silver.
You can visit "Doyu no Warito," an intriguing former mining site that appears as if the mountaintop has been split in two. On the "Sado Gold Mine Course," you will encounter hand-dug tunnels from the Edo period, machine-dug tunnels from the Meiji period onward, and see the uniquely shaped remains of a gold and silver mine, "Doyu no Warito." Additionally, visitors can view the "Sado koban" coins made 400 years ago.
Come experience the history and charm of the World Heritage Site, Sado Island Gold Mine. The temperature inside the tunnels remains around 10°C throughout the year, so it is advisable to bring a long-sleeved jacket even in midsummer.
Due to the large number of stairs, some areas are inaccessible to wheelchair users. As the tour area includes a national historic site, be aware that the mine tour may be suddenly suspended due to repair and maintenance work.
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.