Aikawa Folk Museum

A museum where visitors can learn about the Aikawa Area, location of the Sado Gold Mine, a model mine which contributed to the modernization of Japanese industry. Opened in 1956, museum exhibits include minerals from the mine and information on local Sado folk customs. The museum’s elegant building was once used as the Sado branch of the Bureau of Imperial Estates, which managed imperial assets under the Meiji Constitution. Look for the imperial chrysanthemum crests found everywhere on the structure. The museum displays archeological materials concerning the mine and the Sado magistrate’s office, implements used by Aikawa “yujo” ladies of the night as well as works of art featuring them, and folk custom materials from a town which developed along with the mine.

Spot details

Address: Niigata Sado-shi Aikawasakashitamachi 20 Map
Area: Sado Area
Phone: 0259522447
Parking Lot: Available(25spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: *Telephone connects to the Sado Museum.

*The museum is closed from 6 Monday 1 Sunday, 2021 to 3 Monday 31 Sunday, 2021 (Scheduled) due to earthquake retrofitting and exhibition renewal.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available