Sightseeing

Sado Gold Mine

Sado Gold Mine

This gold mine was in use for 400 years and supported the finances of the Tokugawa shogunate for 300.
Contact information: 0259-74-2389

Myosenji Temple

Myosenji Temple

This temple – home to the only five-storied pagoda in Niigata Prefecture – was built in honor of Nichiren, a Buddhist saint, by Endo Tamemori. Endo served the retired Emperor Juntoku.

Shukunegi

Shukunegi

These streetscapes feature boat-shaped buildings that recall the prosperous era in which ships were built here.

Onogame

Onogame

This gigantic monolith rises 167 meters from the water. From the summit, you can view the entire Sotokaifu Coast.

Sado Museum

Sado Museum

This comprehensive museum is home to a large amount of materials related to topics including Sado's history, entertainment, arts, and crafts.
Contact information: 0259-52-2447

Ya Island and Kyo Island (taraibune experience)

Ya Island and Kyo Island (taraibune experience)

Taraibune (tub boats) are used for fishing in Ogi Port and near Ya Island and Kyo Island.
Contact information: 0259-86-2992
(Ogi Port taraibune: 0259-86-3153)


Tokinomori Park

Tokinomori Park

This park adjoins the Sado Japanese Crested Ibis Conservation Center. Visitors can directly view toki (Japanese crested ibis), as well as materials and videos.
Contact information: 0259-22-4123

Senkaku Bay

Senkaku Bay

View picturesque scenery featuring rough cliffs and rows of large and small rocks. Contact information for pleasure cruises:
Tassha: 0259-75-2221
Age Island: 0259-75-2311

Sado History and Traditional Museum

Sado History and Traditional Museum

This museum uses life-sized robots to introduce information, including about people with historical ties to Sado.
Contact information: 0259-55-2525

Nishimikawa Gold Park

Nishimikawa Gold Park

This facility exhibits materials about gold and gold dust.
Contact information: 0259-58-2021

Meoto Iwa Rocks

Meoto Iwa Rocks

These unique rocks possess a dignified appearance that accurately symbolizes a male and female pair.
Contact information: 0259-76-2511

Sado Bugyosho

Sado Bugyosho

Together with the opening of the Sado Gold Mine, this facility was built when Aikawa came under the direct control of the shogunate.
Contact information: 0259-74-2201