Aikawa Kyomachi Street
相川京町通り
The main street of Aikawa during the gold mining boom. A sloping road lined with old townhouses, stone walls and temples offers a sense of the town’s past.
Kyomachi Street is a sloping street that runs from the Sado Magistrate’s Office toward the gold mines. In the Edo period, it was the main street of Kanayama-machi, where wealthy merchants and officials lived. Today it retains lattice-windowed townhouses, stone steps and temples. Few visitors come here, making it ideal for a quiet stroll. Nearby, “Kirarium Sado”, a visitor facility that introduces the Sado Gold Mine, uses video to tell the story of the gold and silver mine heritage and makes a good starting point for sightseeing in Aikawa. In mid-June, the Kyomachi Yoi Festival lights up the street with lanterns and features performances of Aikawa Ondo. Entry is free. Allow about 1 hour to walk the whole street.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sado Magistrate's Office
- Kitazawa Flotation Plant Ruins
- Sado Gold Mine
- Doyu no Wareto
- Nanaura Coast & Meoto-iwa
- Senkaku Bay
- Sado History and Legend Museum
- Daizen Shrine Noh Stage