In July 2024, the Sado Island Gold Mines were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Put on the “Edo glasses” and walk through Aikawa, Tsurushi and Nishimikawa to experience life in the Edo-period gold mines.
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Search by location
Experience the "Edo Glasses" at these locations
How to use this app
Step1
Head to the designated location
Use the Area Page or the Location List to see where you need to go.
Step2
Navigate to the webpage of your current location and press "Activate AR"
"Activate AR"
Tap the Activate AR button on the Location Details page.
Step3
Immerse Yourself in AR
Take a look at our featured photo frames and 3D animations. Feel free to experiment with your camera and take photos!
Step4
Collect stamps
Get a stamp every time you use AR.
Learn by VideoWatch these videos to learn more about the
gold and silver mines
Gold and Silver Mine Edition
Immerse yourself in 3D picture scrolls of the Aikawa Gold and Silver Mine and the Sado Magistrate's Office in the Edo Period.
Aikawa, a mining town
Thanks to the gold and silver mines, Aikawa was a thriving, magnificent town with a population of 50,000 people.
The Golden Path Edition
Gold and silver koban Coins were transported via a road from Sado to Edo, a distance of approximately 400 kilometers.