[Niigata Prefecture, Sado] This abandoned place has a Ghibli feel! "Kitazawa Flotation Plant"

Sado Island, located off the coast of the Sea of ​​Japan in Niigata Prefecture Sado Island has long flourished as a gold and silver mine, and was recently registered as a World Heritage Site. Among the historical and industrial heritage sites from the Sado mining era that remain all over the island, the one that has attracted attention is the Kitazawa Flotation Plant. This abandoned site is also known as the Laputa of Sado. A flotation plant is a workshop that uses a special solution to separate and separate water and minerals. Historically, it was actually built in the Showa era and was in operation until the Heisei era, so it is not old enough to be called an industrial heritage site, but This abandoned site is The ruins have a melancholy feel to them. By the way, due to deterioration, entry is prohibited. The exterior is free to view. The building called the Thickener in front of the ore-dressing plant also looks like a Roman amphitheater at first glance. The Kitazawa Flotation Plant is lit up at night, creating a fantastic atmosphere that is different from the daytime. It is so quiet that the only sound you can hear is the sound of bell crickets. It is a bit scary to be alone. There are several photo spots, and the parking lot of the hospital at the top of the hill and the temple in front of the Thickener are recommended. #tripdomestictravel #niigataprefecture #remoteisland #greatview #worldheritagesite #ghibli