Historic Wooden Home in Sado's Scenic Aikawa District
Key property features include public water supply, town gas, propane, sewer drainage, a dedicated bath, and a dedicated toilet. The water heating system uses kerosene. The agent's special notes provide essential distances: Ryotsu Port is 25,100m away, Ogi Port is 38,000m, Sado City Hall is 15,900m, a nursery school is 1,000m, a post office is 800m, and a bus stop is a convenient 500m from the property. It is also noted that the exact construction date is unknown, the property is within the range of the Sado Gold Mine ruins (a buried cultural property), and it is in a vacant state with handover conditions open for discussion.
The Aikawa area of Sado Island is steeped in history, once being the bustling administrative center of the famed Sado Gold Mine. Sado Island itself is the largest island in the Sea of Japan, with an area roughly 1.4 times that of Tokyo's 23 wards and a stunning 280km coastline. The island is renowned for its abundant seafood, mountain produce, and as a habitat for the crested ibis, a national treasure. A major nearby landmark is the Sado Gold Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate, offering a fascinating glimpse into Japan's Edo-period mining history.