Sado Island Gold Mines
Japan's storied gold island — where hand-worked mines cleft a whole mountain in two.
- Island
- March – May (cherry blossom), October – November (autumn)
Asturio Cantabrio via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
About Sado Island Gold Mines
Highlights
- The Doyu-no-Warito split mountain
- The historic gold mine tunnels
- Tarai-bune tub boats
- Crested ibis conservation centre
- Coastal scenery and sea caves
- Sado's taiko drumming heritage
Where you'll stay in Sado Island Gold Mines
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While you're there
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NOW Nishinomiya, Japan
Hanshin Tigers Baseball at Koshien Stadium — Osaka, Summer 2026
24 JUN – 24 SEP · on now
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13 SEP Tokyo, Japan
Grand Sumo Tournament — September (Aki Basho) 2026 — Tokyo, September 2026
13 SEP – 27 SEP
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Explore the area
Sado Island Gold Mines · Around the island · 1 island
Local attractions & tours
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When to visit Sado Island Gold Mines
March – May (cherry blossom), October – November (autumn)
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