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H. Discover the Sado Gold & Silver Mine & Aikawa Township(Trial Tour for Foreign Visitors)

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H. Discover the Sado Gold & Silver Mine & Aikawa Township(Trial Tour for Foreign Visitors)

Introduction

Aikawa is the town near Sado gold mine, aiming to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The residential area and legacies that are considered historic sites are dotted with tourist facilities, hands-on experience centres and restaurants. Participants will be given a pass that will allow them free entry into all of these facilities, and they will be free to explore the historic town of Aikawa via Aikawa Sightseeing Circular Bus or Battery-assisted bicycles. Three of the establishments will have volunteer interpreters. After exploring, please share your impressions and thoughts with us.

Date & Time Aug. 22(Sat) 9:20–16:45(half day or full day)
Participation Fee 2,000 yen(with transport from Ogi)
1,000 yen(meet in Aikawa)
Capacity 40 people
Itinerary

Please choose one of the following 3 itineraries:

(1)
9:20 Board EC Liner Bus bound for Aikawa
10:20 Arrive at Aikawa Tourist Information Office, registration
free time, fill out intake survey
13:15 Board EC Liner Bus bound for Ogi
14:15 Arrive at Ogi

(2)
12:00 Board EC Liner Bus bound for Aikawa
13:00 Arrive at Aikawa Tourist Information Office, registration
free time, fill out intake survey
15:45 Board EC Liner Bus bound for Ogi
16:45 Arrive at Ogi

(3)
9:20 Board EC Liner Bus bound for Aikawa
10:20 Arrive at Aikawa Tourist Information Office, registration
free time, fill out intake survey
15:45 Board EC Liner Bus bound for Ogi
16:45 Arrive at Ogi

Cooperation Golden Sado Co. Ltd(Sado Kinzan), Experience Aikawa Guide, DSI Translation Volunteer Guide
What to bring(required) Comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing to adjust to cool and warm temperatures, rain gear in the case of rain, water or other beverage.
Notes Participants using the cyclobuses will be given a food/drink discount coupon. Since this is a trial tour, we ask all foreign participants to complete a survey about their experiences.
Ticket Orders Please place your order through the “Explore & Experience Sado Island” Registration Form.
Tour arrangement
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