Province

Niigata

新潟

Famous for premium sake, ski resorts like Naeba, and Sado Island's taiko drummers. A winter sports and culinary destination.

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Attraction

Sado Island Gold Mines

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Historic gold mines on Sado Island with Edo-era tunnels, traditional folk performances, and scenic coastal rice terraces.