(日本語) 大陸の時代コース
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  • Beginners
  • Families
  • 1 – 10 people
  • 3～4時間

(日本語) なぜ佐渡で金が採れるのか？

(日本語) 激しい火山活動によって生み出された佐渡島の金銀鉱床について、そのルーツを探るコースです。

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  •  Signs
  • Bus Stop

 Itinerary

  • 1(日本語) きらりうむ佐渡
  • 2(日本語) 青盤脈の断層面（金山第５駐車場）
  • 3(日本語) 佐渡金山宗太夫坑
  • 4(日本語) 吹上海岸の球顆流紋岩
  • 5(日本語) 尖閣湾
  • (日本語) きらりうむ佐渡

1(日本語) きらりうむ佐渡

(日本語) まずはここから！

(日本語) 佐渡金銀山ガイダンス施設「きらりうむ佐渡」で待ち合わせ。佐渡金銀山に関係する展示を見学してからの出発がオススメです。入場料が別途必要です（大人300円、小・中学生150円）。

(日本語) きらりうむ佐渡

2(日本語) 青盤脈の断層面（金山第５駐車場）

(日本語) 佐渡金銀山最大規模の金銀鉱脈跡

(日本語) 長さが約2,000m、幅が約6 m、深さは最大で500 m近くに及ぶ巨大な鉱脈です。金山第５駐車場は、道遊の割戸を裏側から見ることができる穴場スポットでもあります。

(日本語) 青盤脈の断層面

3(日本語) 金山宗太夫坑

(日本語) 宗太夫坑 江戸金山絵巻コース

(日本語) 国史跡「宗太夫坑」は江戸時代の初期に開削された手掘り坑道です。佐渡金山最大の鉱脈「青盤脈」の西端に当たり、坑道は大型で、江戸時代の採掘の特徴である「将棋の駒形」の坑道、斜坑、小型の探索坑道、空気を入れる為の煙穴などが数多く残されています（別途入場料が必要です。中学生以上1,000円。小学生500円）。

(日本語) 宗太夫坑 江戸金山絵巻コース

4(日本語) 吹上海岸の球顆流紋岩

(日本語) 海岸を探すと目玉模様の岩が？

(日本語) 海岸にはまるで目玉のような球が入った岩があります。実はこの球の入った岩が、石磨（いしうす）として金鉱石を細かくする大事な役割を果たしました。その石切場跡も見学できます。

(日本語) 吹上海岸の球顆流紋岩

5(日本語) 尖閣湾

(日本語) 佐渡屈指の景勝地

(日本語) 尖閣湾は姫津から北狄まで約３kmの海岸に広がる五つの小湾の総称です。切り立った地形が特徴です（別途、入園料が必要です。大人500円。小児300円）。海中透視線で遊覧をお楽しみいただくこともできます（別途、乗船料が必要です。）。

(日本語) 尖閣湾揚島遊園

(日本語) きらりうむ佐渡

(日本語) ゴール！

(日本語) 出発地点のきらりうむ佐渡に戻って来て、ゴールです。激しい火山活動によって生み出された佐渡島の金銀鉱床について、そのルーツを探る「大陸の時代コース」、お疲れ様でした。

Take a stroll in a geopark!

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Take a stroll in a geopark!

(日本語) 海の時代コース

(日本語) かつて佐渡は海の底にあった！

(日本語) 海底火山の活動によりできた黒い大地が広がる佐渡島南部を、特徴的な海岸線のスポットを中心に巡るコースです。

  • Beginners
  • Families
  • 1 – 10 people
  • 3～4時間

The History of the Kuninaka Plain and Lake Kamo, From the Past to the Present day　　－Local Specialties, nurtured by the earth－

Let's ponder one of the mysteries of Sado Island – what caused the wide, flat, Kuninaka plain to form at its center?

Sado Island has two distinctive mountain ranges – Osado in the north and Kosado in the south, cradling the wide open Kuninaka plain and Lake Kamo in between. There is a close relationship between the formation of the plain and the formation of Lake Kamo. By the end of this course, participants will understand how Kuninaka Plain and Lake Kamo were formed, and how generations of residents have cultivated the local specialties of Sado Island, such as rice.

  • Beginners
  • Families
  • 1 – 10 people
  • 1 – 2 hours

The Role of the Stone Mill in the History of the Gold and Silver Mines

A miraculous discovery that created an island of gold

The stone mill is one technology among many that resulted in the prosperity of the Sado Gold and Silver Mines. Just like gold ore, the rock used for stone mills was produced on Sado Island, and originally created by the geological activities of the earth!

  • Beginners
  • Families
  • 1 – 10 people
  • 1 – 2 hours

Ogi Peninsula Round Trip Route

Ogi Peninsula Round Trip Route

Approximately 13 million years ago, large-scale volcanic activity occurred on the floor of the Japan Sea. The black lava that erupted during this time formed the land of the Ogi Peninsula. The unique landscape created by uplift and the erosion of the peninsula has been designated a national natural monument and a place of scenic beauty. Enjoy this magnificent scenic landscape. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing when walking on the coast because rocks are exposed in many places.

  • Beginners
  • Families
  • 1 – 10 people
  • 4時間

Aikawa Oma Port and Fukiage Coast Route on foot

Aikawa Oma Port and Fukiage Coast Route on foot

In this walking course, we will learn about the history of the Aikawa Gold and Silver Mines and look for stones that were used to grind ore. If you want to have something sweet, you can stop by Kisuke, a confectionery with a variety of Japanese and Western options. You can also enjoy sweets in the eat-in space. When walking on the coast, you'll find many exposed and sometimes jagged rocks, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothes that are easy to move in.

  • Beginners
  • Families
  • 1 – 10 people
  • 2 – 3 hours

Lake Kamo Round Trip Route

Lake Kamo Round Trip Route

Lake Kamo, the largest lake in Niigata Prefecture, is a brackish lake with a mixture of fresh water and sea water. Oyster cultivation is thriving, and many oyster rafts float on the lake. The lake is home to a rich ecosystem. It is possible to get to each point by car, but we recommend going around the lake by bicycle to enjoy the beautiful scenery at your own pace.

  • Beginners
  • Families
  • 1 – 10 people
  • 2 – 3 hours

Lake Kamo and Ryotsu Town Mini Walking Course

Lake Kamo and Ryotsu Town Mini Walking Course

Why not explore Ryotsu town with a Geopark guide for an hour or so before catching your ferry back to the mainland? Ryotsu Minato is a coastal town originally built on reclaimed land. During the short tour, you can enjoy a view of Mt. Kimpoku from the side of the oyster hut lined Lake Kamo, and learn about the long, narrow sand bar that separates the lake from the open sea.

  • Beginners
  • Families
  • 1 – 10 people
  • 1 – 2 hours

Ogi Peninsula Shukunegi Route

Mars here on Sado?!

How did land shaped by the forces of the sea and earthquakes influence people's lives? Walk on the Shukunegi Coast and explore the links between geology and human activity.

  • Beginners
  • Families
  • 1 – 10 people
  • 1 – 2 hours

Ogi Peninsula Moto-ogi Route

Why are there tub boats in the Ogi area?

Tub boats are small vessels found uniquely on the Ogi Peninsula of Sado Island. Go and discover the reasons for yourself.

  • Beginners
  • Families
  • 1 – 10 people
  • 1 – 2 hours