{"product_id":"sado-ryotsu-toki-gold-mine-5h","title":"Sado Island (Ryotsu) Private Shore Excursion: Toki \u0026 Sado Gold Mine – 5H","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eItinerary\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRyotsu Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRyotsu Port is a major gateway to Sado Island, connecting visitors to the island’s rich history and natural beauty. Begin your journey here to discover some of Sado’s most distinctive attractions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToki Forest Park\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToki Forest Park is dedicated to the conservation of the Japanese crested ibis, known locally as the toki. Learn about efforts to protect this rare bird and its natural habitat on Sado Island.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSado Kinzan Gold Mine Historic Site\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSado Kinzan is a historic gold mine that played an important role in Japan’s mining history. Explore the site and discover the story of gold mining on Sado Island.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitazawa Flotation Plant Ruins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Kitazawa Flotation Plant Ruins are the remains of a large-scale industrial facility once used to process gold and silver ore. Today, the weathered concrete structures create a striking industrial landscape that reflects Sado’s mining heritage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRyotsu Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReturn to Ryotsu Port, where your tour concludes. This bustling harbor marks the end of your journey through Sado Island’s natural treasures and fascinating mining history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e──────────────────\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin your private shore excursion with a convenient pickup directly from Ryotsu Port. Travel in the comfort of your own private vehicle. Unlike a large group tour, there is no need to keep pace with other travelers, allowing you to enjoy each destination comfortably and at your own pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin at Toki Forest Park, one of the best places on Sado Island to learn about the Japanese crested ibis, known as “toki.” Visit the Toki Materials Exhibition Hall and Toki Rapport Plaza, where you can learn about conservation and breeding efforts and observe these rare birds in a specially designed environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue across the island to the Historic Site Sado Gold Mine, part of the cultural heritage that reflects Sado’s long history of gold and silver mining. Explore both the Sodayu Mine, where displays recreate mining during the Edo period, and the Doyu Mine, which introduces the modernization of mining from the Meiji period onward. The standard self-guided course takes approximately 60–90 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, visit the Kitazawa Flotation Plant Ruins, an impressive industrial heritage site that played an important role in the modernization and large-scale development of Sado’s mining industry. Walk around the remains of the massive concrete structures and discover a different side of Sado’s gold-mining history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe driver speaks Japanese, and communication will be assisted by a translation device. Before your tour, you will receive an English digital guidebook with information about the itinerary and each sightseeing location. Pre-tour customer support is available in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter discovering Sado’s unique wildlife, gold-mining history, and industrial heritage, return comfortably to Ryotsu Port with the itinerary planned to leave a comfortable margin before your scheduled boarding time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Private Shore excursions","offers":[{"title":"Standard Car up to 4","offer_id":67873340162110,"sku":null,"price":423.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Van up to 9","offer_id":67873340194878,"sku":null,"price":583.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/6303\/5198\/files\/Ryotsu5h6.jpg?v=1791969799","url":"https:\/\/japanprivateshoreexcursions.com\/products\/sado-ryotsu-toki-gold-mine-5h","provider":"Japan Private Shore excursions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}