Kitazawa Flotation Plant Ruins

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The Kitazawa Flotation Plant Ruins were once part of the massive Sado Gold Mine operations and are now a striking industrial heritage site. Often compared to ruins from a Studio Ghibli film, the concrete structures overgrown with ivy create a mystical atmosphere. It is a popular spot for photography, especially during the nighttime illumination events.

Kitazawa Flotation Plant Ruins
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Kitazawa Flotation Plant Ruins

Address
3-2 Aikawa-kitazawa-machi, Sado-shi, Niigata
Website
http://www.sado-kinzan.com/
Operator
Sado City

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