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Sado Island

Sado Island is located in the Sea of Japan off the coast of Niigata Prefecture and is one of the largest islands in Japan. The island is rich in natural beauty with a rocky coastline, and its remote location offers a laid back way of life.

At one time, Sado island served as a place of exile for important figures. In 1601, gold was found and a gold rush began in Aikawa, on the west side of the island. Today, The Sado Kinzan Gold Mine can be toured along with an adjacent museum. On the southwest corner of Sado, Shukunegi, you can find a fishing village with the Ogi Fold Museum. Throughout the island there are many historical monuments as well.