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C. Sado Gold Mine Modern Industrialization Heritage Tour

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C. Sado Gold Mine Modern Industrialization Heritage Tour

Introduction

The Sado Gold and Silver Mine produced ore for 400 years since 1601. Its chronicle is the history of Japanese modernization. This tour visits historical sites that are included in the petition to be designated as a World Heritage Site. (The tour visits modern mining facilities that were in use after Meiji period.)

Date & Time Aug. 21(Fri) 9:45-12:15
Participation Fee 2,000 yen(includes transportation costs.)
Capacity 20 people
Itinerary
  • 9:45 Meet at Sado Tourism Association Aikawa Information Office, registration
  • 10:00  Travel by bus
  • 10:00−12:00 Sado Gold Mine Modern Industrialization Heritage Tour accompanied by a local guide
  • 12:15 Drop-off at Sado Tourism Association Aikawa Information Office
*Participants in this tour will be able to connect to the EC Liner Bus departing Aikawa at 12:40 bound for Ogi.
Cooperation Obata Shuzo(Obata Sake Brewery)
What to bring(required) Wear comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing to adjust to cool and warm temperatures, water or other beverage.
Notes The tour will take place rain or shine.
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Inquiries
  • Niigata Pref. Governor Reg. No 4-384 , Active member of All Nippon Travel Agents Association (ANTA)
  • Sado Koryu Net
  • 394 Kawaharada-honcho, Sado, Niigata 952-1314
  • Tel. 0259-67-7995(Mon–Fri, 9:00–17:30) Fax. 0259-52-5580
  • Email: kouryu@e-sadonet.tv