Sado Gold Mines Added to UNESCO List: World Heritage Sites in Japan

A reconstruction of gold mining operations at the Sōdayū mine, Sado Kinzan. (© Pixta)

Inside the Sōdayū mine at Sado Kinzan. (© Pixta)

Kitazawa Flotation Plant has become a popular tourist spot known as Sado’s Laputa, in reference to the Ghibli movie. (© Pixta)

Map of World Heritage Sites in Japan