Sado Bugyosho (Magistrate's Office)

Other Historic Site/Building

The remains of the Sado Magistrate Office, built in 1603 in the early Edo period. The magistrate office was built for the purpose of managing the Sado Kinzan gold mines. It was repeatedly destroyed by fire and rebuilt. During the Meiji period, it was used as a government office and school, but in 1942 was once again destroyed by fire. It was designated again as a National Historic Site in 1994, and was restored in part in 2000.

Spot details

Address: Nigata Pref. Sadoshi Aikawahiromamachi 1-1 Map
Area: Sado Area
Phone: 0259742201
Hours: 8:30-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: New Year's holiday(12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults500yen, Elementary and junior high school students200yen
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available (English pamphlet)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes (indoor facilities)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (small pets must be held, large pets must be tied up and wait)