Mining for History on Sado Island

Let yourself wander under the ground and see what piece of history you bump into. Continue your stroll into Aikawa to find the Sado Magistrate’s Office, beautifully restored buildings central to Sado’s mining operations. Nearby is the townscape of the once-bustling mining community of Kamimachi, which has a distinct historical aura and gentle elegance. You’ll also come across the peak of Sado’s technological advancement with the 1938 construction of the Kitazawa Flotation Plant, which was once said to be the largest ore processing plant in East Asia. All these relics are fantastically preserved, faithfully demonstrating the jaw-dropping magnitude of mine development on the island. Visit again at night to witness the Floatation Plant be illuminated in a stunning light display!