Sado Bugyosho
佐渡奉行所跡A Glimpse into Gold Rush Governance
The discovery of rich gold veins transformed Sado into a tenryo (a direct territory of the shogunate). This led to the establishment of the Sado Bugyosho (Magistrate's Office) in Aikawa, Sado, in 1603.
This expansive complex, which also housed the magistrate's residence, saw its "Oyakusho" (main office) section meticulously restored in 2000. The restoration faithfully recreates a form of Bugyosho unique to Sado, combining areas for judicial and administrative functions—such as offices and the shirasu (courtroom)—with a "Yoseseriba" (refining area) where gold and silver were processed.
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- Sado Area
General Information
| Address | 新潟県佐渡市相川広間町1-1 |
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Contact
| Telephone Number | 0259-74-2201 |
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