Visiting Lectures and Classes

Feel free to request our lectures on the “Sado Island Gold Mines”

Prefectural officials visit school classes and study groups organized by various organizations to explain the history and attractiveness of the “Sado Island Gold Mines”, points to consider when visiting the site, general information on World Heritage sites, and other information in an easy-to-understand manner.

School visits (for elementary and junior high school students)

We visit schools to explain the history and features of the “Sado Island Gold Mines” to many children in an easy-to-understand manner, and have them utilize the information in school educational activities. We offer school visits all year round to be used widely for classes such as the period for integrated studies and social studies.

Class overview

Intended audience
Elementary and junior high school students

Lecture duration
Approx. 1 hour

Class content

1. History and features of the “Sado Island Gold Mines”
2. Overview of World Heritage Sites
3. Points for observation during school excursions, etc.
   ​※Please contact us if you would like to request content other than the above.

Lectures (for the general public)

We offer this lecture for study sessions held by various organizations, including classes at senior high schools, universities and vocational schools, community center activities, and training  programs at companies. We can visit any meeting held within Niigata Prefecture (excluding Sado City). Online sessions are also available for organizations outside the prefecture.

Lecture overview

Theme
 World Heritage Site, the “Sado Island Gold Mines”

Lecture duration
Approx. 1 hour

Lecture content

1. What is the “Sado Island Gold Mines”?
2. What are the features and values of the "Sado Island Gold Mines"?
3. What is World Heritage?
4. Efforts toward world heritage inscription