Sado Island
佐渡島
A large island in Niigata known for its historic gold mine, high concentration of Noh stages, and unique endemic wildlife.
What it is
- A large island in western Niigata Prefecture covering over eight hundred square kilometers.
- A historic place of exile for figures including Emperor Juntoku and the dramatist Zeami.
- The site of a major gold mine discovered in the year 1601.
- An area designated as a heavy snowfall zone with three distinct geographical regions.
What to see
- The highest peak of Mount Kinpoku reaching one thousand one hundred seventy-two meters.
- The Sado Gold Mine which dates back to the early seventeenth century.
- Numerous traditional Noh stages scattered across the island's various communities.
- Lake Kamo which is the largest brackish lake found in Niigata Prefecture.
- Endemic wildlife species including the unique Sado mole.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Sado Island Open in Google Maps
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