Gaze upon the massive industrial heritage said to be the largest in East Asia
About this spot
Ruins of a large-scale ore processing facility that was built to sort ore mined from the Sado Gold Mine. The concrete structures, having finished their purpose, are now covered in green, presenting a powerful landscape like a movie set. Located on a hilltop overlooking the town of Aikawa, this spot allows you to feel the history of a town that walked alongside the mines. The site is sometimes illuminated at night, showing a different appearance in day and night.
Fireworks details
Name: 鉱山祭・花火大会
Date & time: 7/25 (Sat) 20:00– ※7/26 (Sun)も開催(各夜花火)
Venue: 佐渡市相川・相川浜公園
Shells: approx. 500
佐渡金山とともに歩んできた相川の町を彩る、鉱山祭の花火大会です。会場の相川浜公園には約500発の花火が打ち上がり、日本海の上空を大きく彩ります。翌7月26日(日)にも開催されるため、島内の予定に合わせて訪れることができます。1日かけて金山の歴史と海の絶景を楽しんだあとに見上げる花火は、佐渡の夏らしい特別な締めくくりになります。
Tips
荒天時は中止となる場合があるため、当日の開催可否は佐渡市の公式発表で確認しましょう。終了後は周辺道路が混み合うため、少し時間をずらして帰るのがおすすめです。海沿いは足元が暗くなるので、懐中電灯があると安心です。
Tips
Access to the interior of some ruins is restricted, so follow the guidance signs when viewing. There are many slopes, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. There is little shade in summer, so remember to hydrate.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour. The texture of the concrete ruins stands out beautifully in the afternoon light.
Access & map
〒952-1539 3-2 Kitazawa-machi, Aikawa, Sado, Niigata Prefecture
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2026 Mining Festival & Fireworks Festival Full-Day Experience Course
Niigata
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