Shimokō Site, Sado Island

#2 among attractions in Sado Island

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The Shimokō ruins is an archaeological site with the ruins of what appears to be a Heian period government administrative complex located in the Takeda neighborhood of the city of Sado, Niigata prefecture in the northern Hokuriku region of Japan.The site has been protected as a National Historic Site from 1976. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°58'35"N, 138°21'53"E

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Shimokō Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sado Kokubun-ji, Ryōtsu.

0.7 miS
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Sado Kokubun-ji
18 min walk • Sado Kokubun-ji stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Sado Island, Japan. This historic temple is part of the Kokubun-ji system, established during the Nara period (710-794) under Emperor Shomu's decree to promote Buddhism and unify the nation...
2.8 miN
City
Ryōtsu, Sado Island
72 min walk • Ryōtsu was a city located in Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. On March 1, 2004, Ryōtsu and the other 9 municipalities in the island were merged to create the city of Sado. Since then, Ryōtsu has been one of the 10 subdivisions of Sado City.

Shimokō Site, Sado Island

Facts and practical information

Shimokō Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Sado Kokubun-ji

Ryōtsu, Sado Island