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The Sado Gold Mine, Crested Ibises, Noh Plays,
Beaches, Local Specialties, and more!

There's Something Here for Everyone!
Futatsugame Beach

Special
FeatureSawata Beach

Picturesque
Sado

An explosion of colors,
right here on Sado
Sado, where bountiful changes in appearance occur withsubtle changes in the season.
On this island, be charmed by the sights and the abundantlandscapes.
Make a trip to Sado and experience the colorful sights
Sado has to offer.

Index

Sawasaki Beach

1[Featured] Picturesque Sado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Hands-on Experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Kinzan & Aikawa Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

The Great Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Shukunegi (Ogi) Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Food, Souvenirs, and Local Sake . . . . 15

Ryotsu & Niibo Area

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Accomodations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17...........................
Exploring Historical Sites
9

Sado Kisen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Fun at the Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Map of Sado Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21..............................

Jinmeniwa Rock2

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Toki
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Senkakuwan

Hojyobo Cherry Tree

Tassha Beach
4Gold & Silver Mine Area(Kinginzan)

The Romance of Sado Isl and's
Gold and Silver Mine s!
Doyu noWaritoOpencast(Mining
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The Sado Gold and Silver Mines:
Striving for Recognition as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Historic Site: The Sado Kinzan Gold MineThe Sodayu Tunnel, nationally designated as a historic site, was built during
the Edo era (1603‒1868) and is open to the public.
Guided tours are available for visitors to learn about the mines' industrial
heritage and their contributions to the modernization of Japan.

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Contact: Golden Sado Inc. 0259-74-2389
Admission: Sodayu Tunnel (Edo Kinzan Illustrated Scroll course) ̶ Adults ¥900, children 6‒15 ¥450
Doyu Tunnel (Meiji Government-Controlled Mine course) ̶ Adults ¥900, children 6‒15 ¥450
Combined Admission to Both Tunnels ̶ Adults ¥1,400, children 6‒15 ¥700

The Aikawa Gold and Silver Mine operated from the Edo era (1603-1868)
until 1989. With a total output of some 78 tons of gold and 2,330 tons ofsilver, it served as Japan's most productive gold and silver mine. During theEdo era, this mine was controlled by the shogunate and was involved inevery step of the production ofcoins, from mining the metal to forming the coins. After the Meiji Restoration, new technologies from the West
were introduced to the mine, contributing to Japan's modernization. In 2010,
Sado's mines were added to the UNESCO's list of tentative sites under thename "The Sado complex of heritage mines, primarily gold mines", and thepeople of Sado Island have been working hard to earn thesemines full World Heritage Site recognition.
Aikawa Gold & Silver Mines▲▲
Tsurushi Ginzan Silver Mine

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■ Kitazawa Flotation Plant▲
Nishimikawa Gold Dust Mine

※Information shown here is accurate as of December, 2017.

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Japan's ﬁrst western-style precious metal
vertical mine shaft was built in 1875
under the guidance of a German engineer
and used until 1989. The shaft's steel
framework, winch, and air compressor canstill be found at the site.

■ Kitazawa 50m Thickener

This thickener played a role alongside theﬂotation plant in the major production
increases of the 20th century. It supplied
water to the plant after ﬁltering out the impurities. At 50 meters in diameter it is one of
the largest facilities of its type in Japan.

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Odate Tateko(Grand Shaft)

The Gold and Silver Mines of Sado Island

This was Japan's ﬁrst plant to use the ﬂotation method of seperation on gold and silver ore. Construction began in 1936 but plans
were modiﬁed midway to take into account expectations for amajor increase in production. This facility went on to process over
50,000 tons of ore in a month, making it the largest-scale plant of
its kind in Asia.

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Takato, a mine captain who contributed
greatly to the modernization of Sado
Island's mining. He was a leading ﬁgure in
the mining industry during the Meiji era(1868-1912) and his many developments
led to major growth in Sado Island'smining industry.

■ Oma Port

Completed in 1892, this port was built in orderto ship out gold, silver, coal, and other products of the mine as well as to receive materials
needed for production. The shoreline protection(built in the era before the popularization of
concrete), the crance pedestal, and the truss
bridge can still be seen today.

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Experience theHistoric Charm of a
Town that Once
Helped Support theTokugawa Shogunate
When rich veins of silver and gold were discovered in Aikawa during Japan's
feudal era, the Tokugawa shogunate placed the town under its direct control andestablished a commissioner's oﬃce on the island. Aikawa grew incredibly prosperous as people came from all over Japan to work in the mining town, and the goldand silver from Sado was used to provide ﬁnancial support to the shogunate government. Though many years have passed since then, many vestiges of this era,like the brick wall and the bell tower, still remain to this day as reminders of the
town's history.

StreetKyomachiKyomachi Chaya

Yozaemon Soba & Pasta

Kitchoan Handicraft Workshop■ Old-Fashioned Shops along Kyomachi Street

Kyomachi Chaya 090-1428-6105
Closed Tue. Apr. through Nov., closed occasionally Dec. through Mar.
Kitchoan Handicraft Workshop 0259-74-2550
Closed Mon. and Thu. Apr. through Nov., closed occasionally Dec. through Mar.
Yozaemon Soba & Pasta 090-7832-5806
Open Fri. through Sun. and holidays.

The
Brick Wall

Aikawa, a Mining
Town that Prospered
Alongside the Gold Mines

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AikawaRegional Guides
Hire a guide for twohours for ￥2,500（￥1,500 for an hour).
Aikawa Tourist
Information Office
０２５９-７４-２２２０↑Senkakuwan Bay
Oma Port

Aikawa Folk Museum

Aikawa Traditional Skills Museum

Kitazawa Flotation Plant
Sado Bugyosho (Sado Commissioner's Oﬃce)
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Sado Island was placed under the direct control of the shogunate
during the development of the gold and silver mines, and consequently a government-controlled commissioner's oﬃce was built
on the island. Built in 1858, the commissioner's oﬃce has burned
down a number of times over the years, but a replica has been
constructed that's open to the public.
0259-74-2201 Admission: Adults ¥500, children 6‒15 ¥200

■ Former Aikawa Jail

This jail was built in 1954 andwas in use until 1972. It consistsof three buildings: the oﬃce
building, the cooking and storage
building, and the holding building.
This is open to public.

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Aikawa Branch
Niigata Kotsu Sado Aikawa
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Sankakuya
Open House

An Old-Fashioned
Town Close to
Ogi Port
Sankakuya Open HouseAs Shukunegi's population grew, thevalley was leveled and the river was
ﬁlled in to make more land for houses.
Sankakuya is named for its triangularshape, built to ﬁt the shape of the plot,
and stands as a testament to thisvillage's clever use of land.

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Sado Island Ogi Folk Museum,Sengokubune Exhibition Hall

Visitors can see both the inside and outside ofa replica of the, atrading ship.
0259-86-2604
Admission:Adults ¥500, children 6‒15 ¥200

Admission: Adults ¥300, children 6‒15 ¥150
※Open Sat., Sun., and holidays from Apr.
through late Nov., and daily in Aug.

An Area Nationally Designatedas Important to the Preservationof Traditional Architecture

Shukunegi Ogi Area

The His tor y and Culture of this
Trading Town Remains Vibrant■ Seikuro Open House

Shukunegi has been nationally designated as an
Area Important to the Preservation of Traditional
Architecture. This village once ﬂourished due tothe trade ofships, and visitors can learn
about this local history at places like
Seikuro's Residence, an old house
now open to the public. The local
architecture has a charming atmosphere as well, with stone-weighted ▲Scan thiscode forshingle rooﬁng visible on almost all QRdetails!
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Seikuro's residence has been restored toits appearance from long ago, with a beautiful wood interior stained by astringent
persimmon polish and lacquered to a highshine (closed from late November throughMarch). Visitors can also check out the
nearby Kanekoya.
Admission:
Seikuro : Adults ¥400, children 6‒15 ¥200
Kanekoya : Adults ¥300, children 6‒15 ¥150←

Toward Mano

Toward Hamochi→
Ogi Port

Pref. Rt. 45

Toward←Sawasakihana Lighthouse

Naoetsu-Ogi
Ferry Route
Yajima & Kyojima
Niiya Cape
↑Ogikowashimizu

Iwayasan Cave

Terasaka Hill
Shokoji Temple
Hakusan Shrine
Juouzaka Hill

Shukunegi Assembly Hall

Nenbutsu Bdg. Common well
Sabo Yamashita

Sankakuya
Open House

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■ Sabo Yamashita

This remodeled shed features awarm, comfortable atmosphere
where guests can enjoy zenzai
sweet soup, warabi mochi, matcha
green tea, or rest their feet andhave some coﬀee or tea.
0259-86-1212

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Ogi Port→■ Isaburo Eave Decoration

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Great views
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Ogi Regional
GuidesHire a guide for twohours for ¥2,500
Minami Sado Tourist Information Office
０２５９-８６-３２００※Information shown here is accurate as of December, 2017.

This house, once owned by a
trading ship captain, features an eave decorated with the character for "stone."
It is available for overnight stays by a single
party per night.

0259-86-2782
Price: Overnight stays ¥10,000 and up(parties of up to three; additional guests¥3,500 each)
Notes: Guests may cook for themselves (¥500 fee incl. tax per
rental of cooking equipment). Bath amenities: shampoo,
conditioner, and soap available. Yukatas/pajamas not provided.

Ryotsu & Niibo Area

E xplore the Gateway to Sado Isl and
Lake
Kamo

Enjoy the Sea and the Lake in Ryotsu,
or See a Crested Ibis in Niibo

Toki(crested ibis)
Forest Park:
Toki Museum andToki Exchange
Plaza

Lake Kamo is the largest lake in Niigata Prefecture withan area of 4.8 km² and a perimeter of 17 km.
At the Toki Exchange Plaza, visitors
can see crested ibises in an aviary
with vegetation designed to closely
mimic the natural environment of
Sado Island. Watch from up close as
these majestic birds ﬂy, forage,
incubate their eggs, and leave theirparents' nests.

In the 1858 Treaty of Amity and Commerce between Japan and theUnited States, Ryotsu Port was established as a subsidiary to Niigata
Port, making it the gateway to Sado Island. Near the port you'll ﬁnd a
lively ﬁsh market and Lake Kamo, Niigata Prefecture's largest lake. The
lakeside is home to a number of accommodations, and the beautiful
views of both the lake and the sea make them great places for an over-0259-22-4123
Admission: Adults ¥400, children
6‒15 ¥100

night stay. Ryotsu Port is also just ﬁfteen minutes by car from the Toki(crested ibis) Forest Park, a popular Sado Island destination.

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Oﬀers fresh vegetables grown on
Sado Island and a variety ofseasonal fruits and mushrooms, aswell as processed goods, handicrafts, souvenirs, and much more.

0259-22-2925
Hours: 9:30 to 16:30
Open daily (closed occasionally).

■ Saito Farm

Enjoy picking all the delicious
Echigohime strawberries you caneat, grown with minimal farmchemicals!
0259-67-7088
Open: Mid Feb. through end of May
Prices: Freshly picked strawberries:
Market price30-minute All-You-Can-Eat:¥1,200‒1,800 (plus tax)
(All-you-can-eat begins in March;
may vary by season)■

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General Gymnasium
Sado Fish Market
Sado Information Center
Okesa Lighthouse
Lake Kamo←Toward Sawata

Shiizaki Park

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Ai-Port Sado

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SADO INFORMATION CENTER

This information center is justa ﬁve-minute walk from
Ryotsu Port, making it a greatplace to start your visit to
Sado Island!

RyotsuRegional Guides
Sado Tokusen Ichiba Market↓Toward Mano

Three routes available!
Ryotsu Tourist Information Office
０２５９-２３-３３００

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Enjoy a Journey Through Sado Island's Unique Culture
Sado: The Island of Noh

Sado Island has long had deep ties to Noh theater; the eminent Noh actor and playwright Zeami was exiled here, and at the beginning of the 17th century, after the establishment of
Noh on Sado by its ﬁrst commissioner Okubo Nagayasu, Noh theater spread widely among the people of Sado Island, from the samurai class to the farmers. A number of Noh stages
still remain on the island and are still used for Noh performances. In spring the Noh performances are dedicated to various shrines while June is the month of Sado Takigi Noh, withmany performances at the few dozen remaining stages. In addition, Shiizaki Suwa Shrine's Noh stage is known for not just performances but also for lessons that allow members of
the public to try their hand at Noh and Shimai (a simpliﬁed Noh dance performed to only chants).

Exploring
Historic Spots
Let's see thehistoric sights!

E xperience His tor y
and Traditional Culture

Sado is an island with a long history. Roughly a thousand years ago
political prisoners were exiled here and during the Edo era (16031868), when Sado experienced great prosperity due to its gold mines,
it was placed under the direct control of the shogunate government.
This history illustrates how the aristocratic culture brought by those in
exile, the samurai-class culture brought by the commissioners, and themerchant culture brought by the traders and sailors all played a part increating Sado Island's current unique culture.

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The History Corner features reproductions of the 800-year-old history of
Nichiren Shonin, the retired Emperor Juntoku, and Zeami, while theLegend Corner features life-size robots of an old man and an old lady
telling folk stories. This museum also features a hall dedicated to the late
"Living National Treasure" Sasaki Shodo. A must-see for history fans!

Rengebuji Temple

Kataribe no Sato
(Storytellers' Village)

Major Shrines and Temples■ Myoshoji Temple■ Myosenji Temple■ Seisuiji Temple■ Kaichoji Temple■ Rengebuji Temple■ Mano Goryo Mausoleum■ Konponji Temple■ Chokokuji Temple

This temple is said to have been built on
the site where Nichiren Shonin lived
from 1271 to 1273.
The temple's
collection includes a mandala drawn by
Nichiren Shonin himself.

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Kaichoji
TempleMyosenji Temple
Sado Kokubunji Temple Ruins

The delightful old ladies of Sado Island sing local folk songs
and tell local legends in performances held here.
※Please check directly with Sado History & Legend Museumon the operating periods and fees.

Admission: Adults ¥800, children 6‒12 ¥400

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Daianji
Temple Myoshoji Shoboji
Shiizaki Suwa Shrine
TempleTempleUshio Shrine
Honma Family Noh Stage
Kasuga Shrine
Niibo Museum of History and Folklore
KonponjiTempleSeisuiji Temple
Daizen Shrine
Chokokuji Temple
Sado History & Legend Museum■ Sado History & Legend Museum
０２５９-55-2525

Shiizaki
Suwa Shrine
Noh Stage

Kondo (the main hall), said to have been built
around the year 1400, has been designatedas an important cultural property of Japan
alongside Kobodo (the hall enshrining thestatue of the priest Kobo Daishi as its main
object of worship) and Kotsudo (the ossuary).

One of the three major Nichiren Buddhist
temples on Sado Island, Myosenji is home
to Niigata's only ﬁve-story pagoda (modeled
after the pagoda at Nikko Tosho-gu Shrine)
as well as the grave of Hino Suketomo.

The cremated remains of the retired
Emperor Juntoku, who was exiled after
the Jokyu Rebellion, are buried here.
Manogu Shrine, which is dedicated toEmperor Juntoku, is located nearby.

※Information shown here is accurate as of December, 2017.

When the Buddhist priest Ken'o visited
Sado Island on missionary work he built
this temple for the beneﬁt of thoseunable to visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple in
Kyoto.

Although opinions are divided as to whether thisis true or not, Konponji Temple is known for being
the location where Nichiren Shonin held the
Tsukahara Dialogue with monks of other sects, aswell as where the fundamental sutra of Nichiren
Buddhism, the Kaimokusho, was written.

The retired Emperor Juntoku is famously said tohave planted this temple's cherry blossom treehimself, after which the single tree grew to haveboth single and double-ﬂowering blossoms(Nationally Designated Natural Monument).

This temple was built based on Hase-dera
Temple in Nara and houses three statues of
eleven-faced Kannon that are all nationallyregistered as important cultural properties. Also
famous for beautiful peony blossoms in May.

■ Hanezaka Hill ("Z" Hill)

Hanezaka Hill, or "Z" Hill,oﬀers some of the island's
most incredible sceneryand is one of the mostnotoriously diﬃcult portionsof the Sado Long Ride 210
cycling race course.

■ Ryuodo (Blue Cave)
Senkakuwan
Bay

Exquisite Works of Art Carved
by the Clear Waters of the Sea

Sado Island's Blue Caveis accessible by kayakfrom the Ogi Diving Center(p. 11) or by motorboat fromthe Rikiya Kanko Kisen(p. 11). It's a particularly
exquisite sight even withSado Island's beautiful
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■ Chojagahashi Bridge

Chojagahashi Bridge looks
down over Fukaura inlet,
which has water so clearthat you can see down to
the roots of the many sea
plants that grow there.

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Futatsugame Beach ■■ Meotoiwa Rocks

This is a beautiful rock formation in Takose, along the
Nanaura coast. These two rocks stand side by side like ahusband and wife and are particularly lovely during sunsets.

Fun inthe SunLet's playat thebeach!

■ Jinmeniwa

Hanezaka Hill

This ten-meter-tall rock can be found on the Koshi no
Nagahama shore in Mano. Its naturally occurring face-likeshape is reminiscent of the Moai on Easter Island.

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Nyuzaki Beach ■Senkakuwan Bay

So Much to do Along
Sado Island's Beautiful
Coastlines▲Scan thisQR code fordetails!

Sado Island is surrounded by the Sea of Japan and has plenty ofbreathtaking sights. The natural scenery and magniﬁcent rockformations stand like works of art carved out by nature itself;they make for great destinations and add uniqueness to any triparound the island. The incredibly clear waters around Sado
make the beaches a great destination for swimmers, with
Futatsugame Beach being particularly popular among families.
The island also features superb ﬁshing and scuba diving spots.
There's something here for everyone!

Enjoy Seven Swimming Beaches with
Pure and Crystal Clear Waters

Senkakuwan
Ageshima Yuen

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Tassha Beach ■Meotoiwa Rocks
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Akagame Kazashima ■Nagisa Park
Swimming Beach

Jinmeniwa

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Sobama Beach ■Chojagahashi
BridgeOgi Diving
Center Ryuodo(Ogi/Kotoura)

SB Jogahama Beach
Akadomari ■Sport Fishing
Boat Association■ Fishing

Beginning ﬁshers and families are more than welcome!
After a day of ﬁshing, the nearby hot spring baths are agreat way to relax. Overnight stays also available.

Reel in a Big One on a
Chartered Boat!

Akadomari Sport Fishing Boat Association (inside Sunrise Jogahama)0259-87-3215
Price: Fishing ¥2,500 per hour per person(Minimum two hours)※Fishing rods and other equipment available for rental.
Dates: May through November(Any other dates will require an advanced booking)SB
Futatsugame Beach ■Futatsugame beach was selected as
one of the top 100 beaches inJapan and was awarded twostars in the. Enjoy its beautiful crystal
clear waters, incredible natural
beauty, and convenient location(just a ﬁve-minute walk from the
Sado Futatsugame View Hotel).

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Tassha Beach ■SB
Sawata Beach ■SB
Sobama Beach ■SB
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Akagame Kazashima Nagisa Park Swimming Beach ■See p. 11 for more details on scuba diving, sea kayaking, and other marine sports experiences.

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Hands-on
Experiences
Let's experience
Sado!

Create Your Own
Souvenirs -Both
Crafts and Memories!

Senkakuwan Ageshima Yuen
Aikawa Gino Densho Tenjikan(Traditional Skills Museum)
Sakurayama Country Club
Sado Hangamura Art Museum
Tsubakiya Togeikan Ceramic Art Hall
Salt Factory
Sado Kaza Shiogama
Gyokudo Kamamoto Kiln
Sado Sea Kayak Club
Sado Nishimikawa
Gold Park

Shiozu no Sato
Tokinosato Golf Club
Sasagawa Village

Iwakubi Shoryu
Terraced Rice Fields▲Scan thisFusubemura Hands-on Learning Center
QR code for
Sado Island Taiko Centre (Tatakokan)
details!
Sunrise Jogahama
Rikiya Kanko Kisen
Shukunegi Hands-on
Yajima Experience andExperience Hall
Exchange Centre
Ogi Diving Center(Ogi/Kotoura)

Sado Island oﬀers any number of incredible hands-on
experiences to make for the perfect visit! Whether
you decide to ride in a taraibune tub boat, pan forgold, play taiko drums, make soba noodles, makeceramics, or weave your own saki-ori textiles, thesehands-on experiences are great fun for both
beginners and experts alike. In addition to thesecultural experiences Sado Island also oﬀers marine
sports like sea kayaking and scuba diving.

Rikiya Kanko
Kisen

Plenty ofHands-onExperiences Available!
■ Taraibune Tub Boats

Taraibune tub boats are still used to bring inseaweed, abalone, horned turban sea snails, andmore. Rides are available at Ogi Port and Yajima & Kyojima. If you're able to handle the boat well enoughyou may even qualify to get a boating license!
Ogi Port ̶ Rikiya Kanko Kisen ０２５９-８６-３１５３
Prices: Adults ¥500, children 4 and up ¥300. Dates: Available all year.
Yajima & Kyojima ̶ Yajima Experience and Exchange Centre ０２５９-８６-２９９２ Prices: Adults ¥500, children 6‒12 ¥300. Dates: Apr. to Oct.
Shukunegi ̶ Shukunegi Hangiri (Shukunegi Experience and Learning Centre) 0259-86-2077 Fares: Adults ¥800 onwards Dates: Apr. to Nov.

Enjoy the Refreshing Sea Breeze
and the Spectacular View of
Sado's Sea Life!

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Senkakuwan Bay
Glass-bottom Boats

Enjoy incredible undersea views of Senkakuwan
Bay from a glass-bottom boat (15-minute ride).
These boats oﬀer an up-close view of relaxedschools of black sea bream, a must-see.
Senkakuwan Ageshima Yuen 0259-75-2311
Fares: Adults ¥1,100, children 6‒12 ¥550 (includes park admission)
Dates: Operates mid March through late November■ Scuba Diving

High-speed boat leisurecruise around Kotoura Cave

Sado Scuba Diving Association 0259-27-6383
Ogi Diving Center (Ogi/Kotoura) ０２５９-８６-２３６８

Take a high-speed boat ride to view the exceptional
scenery of 'Hidari Hachimon Ji' and 'Kotoura Cave' which
is often referred to as the 'Blue Cave', as well as explore
the scenic Ogi Peninsula.
Sado Tourism Association 0259-27-5000
Fares: Adults ¥2,300, Children ¥2,000※Will only be conducted if 2 or more people are interested
Dates: 10 Apr. through 10 Nov.

■ Marine Sports

Even beginners can have a great time riding jet skis,
banana boats, dragon boats, and more!
0259-52-3815■ Sea Kayaks

Experie
nce
Sado'sGeoparks
Firsthand

Ogi Diving Center 0259-86-2368 Prices: ¥5,400 per person. Dates: Please consult if intended date falls during WinterSado Sea Kayak Club 0259-74-2451 Prices: ¥5,500 per person. Dates: Apr. to Oct.

s
the Wonder
Experience Firsthand!
of the Sea

There's plenty more nautical-themed fun to be had! For details,
contact Sado Tourism Association at (0259)27-5000.
※Information shown here is accurate as of December, 2017.

Reservations
Required

Sea kayaks are the perfect way to enjoy Sado's truly extraordinary scenery.

Reservations
Required

Photo © Tomita Masuo

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Reservations
RequiredOtani Kogyo (Sawata Beach, Mano Coast, etc.)

Sado Island is one of Japan's top scuba diving destinations! Helpful instructors areavailable to help out so even beginners can have a great time.

※Please contact individual
facilities for pricing information.

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You Just Might
Hit It Big!

■ Panning for Gold

A Little Farther Out...

The landscape of therural villages wheregold mining originated Sasagawa Village and Mt. Toramaru
in Nishimikawa, Sado

By using this special pan underwater
you can sift away pebbles and silt toleave behind only the denser bits ofgold. You even get to keep the gold
you ﬁnd!

Gold dust was mined from ancient times up until 1989. Afterthe mine was closed, the unique landscape that resulted
from mining as well as the technology that was developed forthe mine were both utilized to successfully convert theregion's main industry to farming. As a result, this region was
nationally designated as an important cultural landscape.

Sado Nishimikawa Gold Park
０２５９-５８-２０２１
Prices: Adults ¥800, children 6‒12 ¥700,
children under 6 free admission(gold panning ¥500)

Shiozu no Sato

■ Make Soba Noodles

Even complete beginners can make delicious soba
noodles from start to ﬁnish with the help of a local
soba expert.
Shiozu no Sato 0259-55-3311
Price: ¥1,300 per person (plus tax).
Dates: Available all year.

Reservations
Required■

Salt Factory Sado Kaza Shiogama

Experience making the ﬁnest Onigiri (rice ball)with Sado salt and rice

Making use of salt extracted from Sado sea waters
and the Sado City certiﬁed rice known as 'Toki to
Kurasu Sato', come experience making an Onigiri.

Sado Tourism Association 0259-27-5000
Reservations
Prices: Adults ¥1,500, children ¥1,000
Required※Open to parties of 2‒15 people.

Dates: Available all year(New Year's holidays closed).

Shukunegi Hands-on Experience Hall ０２５９-８６-２０７７
Prices: Adults ¥1,300 for 2 hours (min. 5 people)
Children 6‒18 ¥1,000 (min. 5 people)
Open: April through late November■

Iwakubi Shoryu Terraced Rice Fields

Take a stroll at the GIAHS designatedIwakubi Terraced Rice Fields

Take a stroll around the symbolic GIAHS designatedIwakubi Terraced Rice Fields. Local guides will
guide you around and share the history as well as
the charms of the surrounding area.

Sado Tourism Association 0259-27-5000
Prices: Adults ¥1,800, children ¥1,000

Reservations
Required※Open to parties of 2‒20 people.

Dates: 1 Apr. through 30 Nov.

Shiozu no Sato
Gyokudo Kamamoto Kiln

■ Make Mumyoiyaki Ceramics"Mumyoi" refers to the iron oxide-rich red clay that can be foundnear Sado's gold mines. Sado Island's distinctive mumyoiyaki
ceramics are made by ﬁring this clay at high temperatures until
it has hardened. Visitors can learn from an expert and make anitem all their own, no matter their skill level.

■ Taiko Drumming

Reservations
Required

Learn from the trainees of famous taiko group Kodo!
Visitors can try drumming on taiko drums that are
made from giant, 600 year-old trees! Come
experience the rich, deep bass of these traditional
Japanese drums.

Aikawa Gino Densho Tenjikan ０２５９-７４-４３１３
Gyokudo Kamamoto Kiln ０２５９-５２-３２２２
Tsubakiya Togeikan Ceramic Art Hall ０２５９-63-5555

Reservations
Required

Noroma puppets have their origin in interludes performed
between puppet shows on Buddhist teachings. Visitors can paintthese miniature puppets and assemble them to take home.
Shiozu no Sato 0259-55-3311
Price: ¥1,300 (plus tax).
Dates: Available all year.

Golf Courses

Reservations
Required

Tee OffBreath with Sado's
takingSc
as Your Back enery
drop※Please contact individual facilities for pricing information.

Sado Island Taiko Center (Tatakokan) 0259-86-2320
Prices: Adults ¥2,000, children 6‒12 ¥1,000(children under 6 free with adult admission)

Make Your Own
One-of-a-Kind
Souvenir!

※Open to parties of 1‒25 people.

Closed Mon. (or the following Tue. if Mon. is a holiday)■ Saki-ori Textile Weaving

textiles are woven using torn pieces of cotton cloth inplace of crosswise threads. A variety of creative options areabailable, from table runners to placemats; choose your starting
materials and which project you'd like to complete during thetwo-hour lesson.

Aikawa Gino Densho Tenjikan■ Paint a Noroma Puppet

Aikawa Gino Densho Tenjikan ０２５９-７４-４３１３ Price: ¥1,800 per person Reservations
Fusubemura Hands-on Learning Center ０２５９-８８-３６１６ Price: ¥1,500 per person Required
Sunrise Jogahama ０２５９-８７-３２１５ Price: ¥1,050 per person

Tokinosato Golf Club■ Tokinosato Golf Club

The island's only full-sized golf course is 18 holes,
par-72, and oﬀers a delightfully hilly golﬁng experience.

０２５９-55-2500
Dates: Open all year (Closed during poor weather)■ Sakurayama Country ClubThis ﬂat, 9-hole, par-31 short course is located in the woods
and is great for beginners, young golfers, or senior golfers.

０２５９-27-5255
Dates: Open all year (Closed during poor weather)

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Tobishima
Kanzo Lilies
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A spectacular monolith that looks down overthe sea from a height of 167 meters.
Season: Late May to mid-June

R e f r e s h i n g S c e n e r y i n Fu l l B l o o m※Onogame has received two stars in the.

An Ancient Forest
Full of Life
Hagoromo Giant Cedars(Osado Ishina Natural Cedar
Forest walking path)
This remarkably-shaped tree looks as though it
is crawling along the ground. Roots havegrown from some of the branches that now
droop along the ground, and from these roots
many meters-long branches have grown in turn.

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Maple Trees(Osado

The Great
Outdoors
Let's enjoy
nature!

Lilies（Onogame）
A spectacular monolith that looks down overthe sea from a height of 167 meters.
Season: Late May to mid-June

A Flower-Filled
Paradise:the Gift of
Sado's Nature

Sado is known for having plants that can be foundthroughout the Japanese islands despite its separation.
Various seasonal blooms all over the isle make Sado intoa veritable ﬂower paradise. Perhaps the most famous are
the million or solilies that bloom fromlate May to mid-June at Onogame, a sight that can only
be called a gift from nature. There are also the giant
300-year-old
cedar trees that lie on the north side of
the Osado Mountains, which rise over 600 meters above
sea level. The island's incredible forests include theNiigata University Research Forest as well as the Osado
Ishina Natural Cedar Forest, the latter of which contains alovely walking path for anyone who wishes to immersethemselves in the beauty of Sado's nature.
※Entrance to the Niigata University Research Forest is restricted for conservation purposes.
For details · application, please contact the Sado Tourism Association 0259-27-5000.

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Onogame(Tobishima kanzo lilies)
Sotokaifu(Bird's-eye primroses)

Futatsugame(Adonis ﬂowers)

Sashisuseso
Kitaushima(lilies)Sekizaki Autocamp Grounds
Osado Ishina Natural Cedar Forest
walking path
(Hagoromo giant cedars and more)▲ Mt. Donden(Trekking course; Bird's eye primroses,
Japanese azaleas, Japanese wood poppies)

Nyuzaki Campground

Mt. Kinpoku(Trekking Course)▲
Sado Kinzan Gold Mine
Osado Skyline(Cherry blossoms)(Japanese azaleas, Japanese maples)
Auto Park Sawata

Season: March to April

2 Adonis Flowers (Futatsugame, others)■
Season: March to April
3 Dogtooth Violets (Mt. Donden, others)■
Season: March to May
4 Cherry Blossoms■(Sado Kinzan Gold Mine)

Season: Mid-April

Let's go see
the magnificent
flowers that bloom infull throughout thefour seasons!

5 Cherry Blossoms (Mano Park)■
Season: Mid-April

6 Peonies (Chokokuji Temple, others)■
Season: Early to mid-May
7 Japanese Azaleas■(Osado Skyline, Mt. Donden, others)

Season: Early May to early June8■
Lilies (Kitaushima, others)
Season: Mid-May to mid-June
9 Japanese Wood Poppies (Mt. Donden, others)■
Season: May to June

(Rengebuji Temple, others)

Season: Late June to early July

Chokokuji Temple(Peonies)

11 Chestnut Tiger Butterﬂies■

These butterﬂies only visit Sado Island in the summer.
Season: July to August (Migrate south in September)

Momijiyama Park
(Japanese maples)
Rengebuji Temple(Hydrangeas).

1 Bird's-Eye Primroses (Sotokaifu, Mt. Donden, others)■

10 Hydrangeas■

Kubota Campground
Mano Park(Cherry Blossoms)※Onogame has received two stars in the▲Scan thisQR code fordetails!

12 Maple Trees (Momijiyama Park)■
Season: Late October to early November(The Momijiyama Festival is held on the last Sunday of October)Convenient for
Trekking a ndHiking!

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Flower Viewing Liner Buses

Let's Go Trekking!
To Ishige

Ministry of De

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To Aikawa

Road
Mt. Kinpoku

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Aoneba Trailhead

Mikoiwa
Himegasawa Trailhead

2.2 km, 90 min

To Nyugawa

WC 1.1 km, 20 min 1.2 km, 20 min
0.3 km, 5 min

Sado-Jukan Line

Tenguiwa

Hakuundai

Mt. Magojiro (Matone & Sasamine)

Donden Pond

Mt. Shiritate
1.1 km, 20 min
0.1 km, 2 min

WCWC

0.6 km, 20 min
0.9 km, 15 min

Donden Plateau

Donden Sanso

Junsai Pond
Anyoji Trail Junction Point

Kurigasawa Trailhead

Tateike Spring

To Rt. 350& Osado Skyline

Kanzo Liner
From Ryotsu port via Futatsugame, this liner bus isperfect for viewing the Tobishima kanzo lilies at
Onogame.
Dates: May 25 through Jun. 9
Fares: ●Ryotsu Port⇔Onogame & Futatsugame: Adults ¥1,000, children ¥500

(One way) ●Aikawa bus stop/Sado City Hall Aikawa Branch ⇔ Onogame:

Adults ¥1,000, children ¥500
Ryotsu RouteOutboundZone

Ryotsu Port

No. 1

9：10

➡

Futatsugame
10：10

➡

Onogame
10：20

No. 3

12：50

➡

13：50

➡

14：00

Inbound

To Ryotsu Port

Yokoyama Trailhead

To Rt. 350 & Yokoyama Bus StopLinedul TrailA Beautif se Wood Poppies
newith Japa(Please contact for inquiries, reservations, comments, etc.)

ー Recommended Trekking Courses
ー Roads to Trekking Courses that Allow Vehicles
ー Ministry of Defense Private Road

(Notiﬁcation to Self-Defense Forces required before use)
WC Toilets

11：10

➡

Futatsugame
11：20

➡

Ryotsu Port
12：20

No. 4

14：35

➡

14：45

➡

15：45

Donden Liner
This liner bus connects Ryotsu Port and Donden
Sanso. Great for trekking!

Mr. Ichihashi, Sado Trekking Council

0259-23-4472

Onogame※Buses No. 1 & 3 can be boarded only at Ryotsu Port.
※Passengers of buses No. 2 & 4 must get oﬀ at Ryotsu Port.
※Bus No. 1 is recommended for passengers of the car ferry arriving at
Ryotsu Port at 8:30 or the jetfoil arriving at 9:00.
※Bus No. 2 is recommended for passengers of the car ferry leaving Ryotsu Port at 12:40.
※Bus No. 4 is recommended for passengers of the car ferry leaving
Ryotsu Port at 16:05 or the jetfoil leaving at 16:25.

I'll
Show
You
the
Way!

Sado Trekking Council

Zone
No. 2

Dates: Apr. 27 through May 31

Crossing Mt.
Kinpoku

Fares: ●Ryotsu Port ⇔ Aoneba Trailhead: Adults ¥700, children ¥350

(One way) ●Ryotsu Port ⇔ Donden Sanso: Adults ¥1,000, children ¥500

in Spring●Aoneba Trailhead⇔Donden Sanso: Adults ¥700, children ¥350

Some visitors have left trash such as drink bottles on the mountain. Please
make sure to take your trash with you when you leave. Additionally, tramplingon plants can hurt them, so please try to help preserve the environment.

OutboundZone

Ryotsu Port

No. 1

8：50

➡

Aoneba Trailhead Donden Sanso

No. 3

12：50

➡

9：05
13：05

➡

9：40

➡

13：40

InboundZone

Enjoy the Outdoor Life! (Campground Guide)■ Nyuzaki Campground (Aikawa/Takachi)

Dates: Jul. to Aug.
Prices: Adults ¥800, children 6‒12 ¥400 (children under 6 free)
Sado Tourism Association, Aikawa Branch Oﬃce ０２５９-７４-２２２０

No. 2
No. 4

Donden Sanso Aoneba Trailhead

Ryotsu Port

10：00

➡

10：25

➡

10：40

14：10

➡

14：35

➡

14：50

※Bus No. 1 is recommended for passengers of the car ferry arriving at
Ryotsu Port at 8:30.
※The inbound Kinpoku Liner from Hakuundai is recommended for returning
after trekking from Donden Plateau to Hakuundai via Mt. Kinpoku.
※Bus operation dates may vary due to poor weather or snowy conditions.

Kinpokusan Liner
Recommended for traversing Donden Pleteau to
Hakuundai via Mt. Kinpoku.
Fares: ●Hakuundai⇒Ryotsu Port & Shiizaki Onsen:(One way)
Adults ¥1,200, children ¥600

Zone

Hakuundai

No. 1

16：30

Ryotsu Port
➡

17：10

Shiizaki Onsen
➡

17：20

※Bus operation dates may vary due to poor weather or snowy conditions.

Contact for All Liner Buses Above
Niigata Kotsu Sado Sightseeing Bus Reservation Center
0259-52-3200 Hours: 9:00 to 17:00

Reservations
RequiredNiigata University Research Forest and Other Sado Eco-Tours■ Auto Park Sawata (Sawata/Yamada) ■ Sekizaki Autocamp Grounds (Aikawa/Seki)

Dates: Early Apr. through Nov. (Reservations required)Price: ¥6,500+ per space (Discount avail. for
multi-night stays)

Dates: Jul. 1 through Aug. 31
Price: ¥4,110 per space (incl. parking for one car)(plus ¥510 administration fee)

０２５９-５２-３３５１

Kyukamura Sado ０２５９-７８-２０９５■ Kubota Campground (Sawata/Kubota)

Dates: Apr. 25 through Oct. 31(Other dates available by consultation)
Price: ¥200 per person per night, tents¥1,000 (bring your own), tent rentals¥1,500

This research forest is open only to visitors accompanied
by a Niigata University-certiﬁed eco-tour guide.
●For Intermediate and Advanced Trekkers: Uchikaifu Course, Sotokaifu Course●For Beginning Trekkers: Senjusugi Course

Sado Tourism Association 0259-27-5000

Group Sizes Reservations
LimitedRequired

0259-57-2544

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■ Snow Crab and Alaskan Pink Shrimp

Two of Sado Island's most famous foods include crab andshrimp. The island's fresh snow crab (with its deliciously ﬁrmmeat) and shrimp are both must-tries.

Fresh Snow Crab

■ Paciﬁc Oysters & Iwagaki Oysters■ Winter Yellowtail (Nov. to Feb.)

Sado's freshly caught yellowtail are ﬁrm anddeliciously fatty from putting on weight to survive
in the cold winter waters. Exceptional as sashimi,
teriyaki, or simply simmered, these winter ﬁsh area delectable way to enjoy the colder months.

Oustanding in hot pot, fried, or simply grilled in theshell, the Paciﬁc oysters of Sado are cultivated in
Lake Kamo and Mano Bay and come into season in
the winter. Iwagaki oysters come into season in thesummer and are likewise a treat for oyster fans.

A New
Local
Favorite!

Alaskan Pink Shrimp■ Sado Wild Yellowtail Cutlet Bowl

■ Blueﬁn Tuna (May to Jun.)

Blueﬁn tuna can only be caught near
Sado Island during early summer, making
fresh and delicious blueﬁn tuna sashimi
a rare treat.

■ Abalone & Turban Shell

The rough waves oﬀ theshores of Sado Island arehome to wild abalones andturban shell sea snails thatare superb served as
sashimi or grilled in
the shell.

■ Squid & CuttleﬁshWild yellowtail from Sado is breaded in ﬂour
made from locally grown rice then served on
top of locally grown koshihikari brand rice.
Flavored with a sauce made of ﬂying ﬁsh andsoy sauce, this Sado-only dish is an
exceptional collection of local ﬂavors.

Fresh Japanese spineless cuttleﬁsh, Paciﬁc ﬂying squid, andspear squid are all available
year-round and are delicious as sashimi ordried overnight toreally concentrate
the ﬂavor.

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Restaurants Offering the
Yellowtail Cutlet Bowl

Prices: Regular size ¥1,200, half size ¥980
(includes side dish, dessert, and soup)Participating Shops: Meotoiwa Drive-in (Aikawa),
Ajisai (Sawata),Chozaburo (Niibo),
and Ogiya (Ogi)
Sado Tourism Association
０259-27-5000

Food, Souvenirs, and Local Sake
D i s c o v e r a Tr e a s u r e Tr o v e o f D e l i c i o u s Fo o d s o n S a d o I s l a n d

The exceptional foods and ingredients available on Sado Island as well as the fermented delicacies that are prepared with these local
ingredients all make great souvenirs. Sado Island is also home to outstanding local sake; each of the island's breweries produce a
distinctly unique sake, making a visit to Sado Island a must for sake aﬃcionados.

Sado Gohan

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Hotel Shiiya ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 0259-27-2127
Sado Green Hotel Kiraku・・・・ 0259-27-6101
Ryotsu Yamaki Hotel ・・・・・・ 0259-23-4141
Yoshidaya ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 0259-27-2151
The inn of the setting sun and lake: Aokiya・・ 0259-27-4145

Aik a w a A rea
Hotel Osado ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 0259-74-3300
Hotel Azuma ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 0259-74-0001

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Hotel Yahatakan ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 0259-57-2141
Ryokan Urashima ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 0259-57-3751※Information shown here is accurate as of December, 2017.
※The food served may defer depending on the season
and the hotel. For more information, please checkdirectly with the hotel.
※All photos are for display purposes only. Please be
informed that actual food served may defer from photos.

15※Information shown here is accurate as of December, 2017.

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Make

Sado Breweries

■ Cod

Stew

Freshly caught cod is cut into chunks
and stewed with Sado miso for thissimple ﬁsherman's favorite. A hearty
and delicious winter highlight.

■ Igoneri

An iconic local item from Sado Island,
is made from a rare sea plant
known asthat grows on therough beaches facing the Sea of Japan.
Enjoy the marine ﬂavor and chewy
texture of this local favorite.

Sado's sake is made from theisland's delicious rice and purewater for a crisp, clean, dry
ﬂavor that's beloved by many.

■

Obata
Brewery

Tour Available

This 120-year-old
brewery has won a
number of awards in Japan as well as
overseas, and is best known for their
Manotsuru sake. An Obata sake wasalso chosen to be served in the ﬁrst
class cabin of Air France ﬂights.
Hours: 8:00 to 17:00 (Open daily)
Price: Free tours available(Reservation required for tour groups)
Parking: 10 bus spaces
０259-55-3171■

Tenryohai
Brewery

Henmi
Brewery

Tour Available

Tour Available

Discover the joysof sake with thebrewers of Tenryohai sake, which ismade with water from the sacred Mt.
Kinpoku.

■ Sado Sea Plants

Enjoy the aroma of the sea with sea
plants like,, and, some of Sado Island's most
iconic ﬂavors.

■ Henjin Mokko Sausages

In the local dialect, "henjin mokko"
means someone who is stubborn andstrong-willed. These premium sausages
and salamis have won a number ofawards in Europe.

Hours: 9:00 to 16:30 (Closed for New
Year holidays and Jan. through Mar.)
Price: Free tours available (Reservations
required at least 3 days in advance)
Parking: 6 bus spaces
０259-23-2111■

Reservations
Required

The warmth of the Tsushima current helps toprovide Sado with an abundance of fruit
through all four seasons: from outstanding
Okesa persimmons and Le Lectier pears toapples, grapes, kiwifruit, andtangerines.
There's bound to be something delicious inseason no matter when you visit.

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Semi-dried Persimmonssemi-dried persimmons are madeby hanging Sado Island's delicious
Okesa persimmons out to dry in thecold of winter. This concentrates theirnatural sweetness to make a healthy,
ﬂavorful treat.

Reservations

Required
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00(Open Apr. 1 through end of Oct.)
Price: Free tours available (Reservations
required at least 3 days in advance)
Parking: 1 bus space or 5 car spaces

０259-55-2046■

Hokusetsu
Brewery

Tour Available■ Sado Island Fruit

Located in the historic town of Mano,take a tour of a brewery that's over
140 years old and sample the dozens
of diﬀerent sake available.

Kato
Brewery

Hokusetsu's delicious
sake is made using
techniques that have been a foundational partof Japan's food culture since ancient times.
Come ﬁnd out why Hokusetsu has so manyfans both in Japan and worldwide. Free saketaste test available.

Founded in 1915,
Kato Brewery has
since relocated to
the Kanai area of Sado to access thebest and purest water. Their famous
Kintsuru and Jogen no Tsuki brandsake make it easy to see why thisbrewery is so very popular.

Hours: 9:00 to 16:00 (Closed for New Year holidays)
Price: Free tours available (Reservations required atleast 1 day in advance)
Reservations
Parking: 3 bus spaces

Hours: 9:00 to 19:00
Parking: 3 car spaces

０259-87-3105

Required

0259-52-6511

Only Available at Sado Kisen Shops■ Sado no Yuhi Donuts■

Dairy Products from
Sado Nyugyo

Sado Nyugyo is Niigata Prefecture's only
natural cheese producer and seller, andtheir dairy products have become apopular new souvenir from Sado Island.

■

These baked donuts are made with premium
ingredients from Sado Island and areavailable in three ﬂavors: strawberry, Le
Lectier pear, and Hokusetsu
apricot.

SawaneDumplings

This Sawata specialty is made of sweet
red bean paste wrapped in a dough ofsteamed rice ﬂour. It's the perfect
bite-sized snack!

■ Sado Kisen Castella Cake

Made with premium ingredients from Sado
Island and available in four ﬂavors: strawberry,
Le Lectier pear, milk, and Hokusetsu sakelees (deposits left after fermentation).

■ Tote Bags

These Sado Kisen tote bags feature
crested ibises, ships, and Sado Island
itself as motifs. With so many varieties,
you're sure to ﬁnd a design you love.

■ Hige Egg Roll Cake

Made with plenty of rich, ﬂavorful yolksfrom Sado Hige chicken eggs. This
light, delicate sponge cake is rolledaround a fresh cream ﬁlling.

■ Shima Cheese

Milk, Camembert, cream cheese, driedpersimmons, and other ingredients from Sado
Island are combined in this cheesecake tocreate the wonderful aroma and rich ﬂavor
that won a Minister of Agriculture, Forestry,
and Fisheries Prize in 2007.

■ Sado no Tsubasa"Wings of Sado" shortbreadcookies are made with butter
and salt from Sado and areshaped to evoke the image ofbirds ﬂying across the island sky.

■ Sado Kirameku

Premium sake with real
ﬂakes of gold leaf, brewed
in support of Sado Kinzan
Gold Mine's eﬀorts toward
World Heritage Sitecertiﬁcation.

Available at: the Sado Kisen Niigata Ferry Terminal shop and the shop inside the car ferry

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the night!
Stay Guide▲Scan thisQR codefor details!

Relax yourself by savouring
gourmet food, enjoying thepicturesque scenery andsoaking in an onsen
On Sado Island, there are plenty of hotels
located in various areas around the island. Of
course, each has their own unique style ofhospitality, allowing guests to feel completely
relaxed and at home.

Sado Tourism Hotel Federation Affiliated Hotels

Unwind and enjoy your ﬁll in a charming hotel.
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Ryotsu Area
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Sakura Quality is a system for
valuing the quality of Japanese
hotels and other lodgings. The
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The rating is done by a private
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Lake
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Toki no Sato Shiizaki Onsen

Akitsu Onsen

The natural Onsen (hot spring)fed by a continuous ﬂow of hot
spa waters direct from thesource which goes up to 47
degrees celcius, it is often
said to be the onsen where theinjured Japanese crested ibis
took a bath in long ago.

Standing at the top of
the hill overlooking Lake
Kamo, guests will beable to take in thepanoramic view of thelake from all rooms.
Truly a peaceful inn.

At this hotel, theseasonal plants andﬂowers enveloped inelegance, the view ofthe glittering lake, andthe songs of the sea will
heal your senses.

Hot spring type:Sodium Chloride Spring

215-1 Sumiyoshi, Sado
0259-27-5621

Toki no Sato Shiisaki Onsenof the legend of the Japanese crested
2 Aibishoteland outdoor baths: Sado Green Hotel Kiraku

From every guestroom, guests
will be able to take in thepanoramic view of the thestreets, Kamo Lake Osado andMountain Range. Outdoor
baths and private outdoor
baths available (entry is freefor guests staying at the hotel).
Hot spring type:Sodium Chloride Spring

658 Harakuro, Sado
0259-27-6101

4 The inn of the setting sun and lake: Aokiya

Hot spring type:Sodium Chloride Spring

658-3 Harakuro, Sado
0259-27-4145

Ryotsu Onsen

Sado Lake Kamo Onsen

All rooms face the lake,
giving the guests an
extraordinary view. The
hotel is designed byKiyonori Kikutake, arenowned architect inJapan.

A Ryokan (Japanesestyled inn) with a long
history, it is known forbeing a inn of beauties. In
addition to being locatedalong Lake Kamo, it isalso conveniently close to
the shopping street.

5 Sado Grand Hotel

Hot spring type:Sodium Chloride Spring

4918-1 Kamo Utashiro, Sado
0259-27-3281

Hot spring type:Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate Spring

262 Ryotsu Ebisu, Sado
0259-27-3131

Built on high groundoverlooking Lake Kamo,
guests will be able totake in a panoramic viewof the lake. This hotel ismentioned in the legend[Toki no Kizu Yu]

This hotel is nestled at thelakeside of Lake Kamo
where the seasonal colors
are reﬂected into the lake,allowing guests to relax in
its tranquility and reﬂect on
their journey.

An inn where the traditional
taste of a long-establishedrestaurant and the natural
spring water outdoor bathlocated on the rooftop
overlooking the horizon canbe enjoyed.

※Information shown here is accurate as of December, 2017.

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Sado Lake Kamo Onsen

696-1 Harakuro, Sado
0259-27-3151

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Hot spring type:Sodium Chloride/Hydrogen 66 Akitsu, Sado
0259-23-4141
Carbonate Spring

Ryotsu Onsen

Hot spring type:Sodium Chloride Spring

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Toki no Sato Shiisaki Onsen

3 Hotel New Katsura

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1 Minami Ryokan

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Hot spring type:Sodium Chloride Spring

9 Kohan no Yado Yoshidaya

4916-7 Kamo Utashiro, Sado
0259-27-2127

Hot spring type:Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate Spring

261-1 Ryotsu Ebisu, Sado
0259-27-2151

This mark indicates that the inn/hotel is a 'Sado
Meshi Run (accomodation facility who makes use of
local produce) Recognised Shop'.

Sado produced ingredients which
are used in restaurants outside of
the island are recognised by Sado in'Sado Meshi Run'

Choose an accomodation
based on your styleand purpose!

Other accom modation information
Ryotsu, Niibo, Hatano Area

10 SADO Futatsugame View Hotel

Located at the Northern
tip of Sado, this hotel
overlooks the picturesque
Futatsugame.

Osado Onsen

Situated on the highground of picturesqueKasugazaki, take in theview of the vast Sea ofJapan from the outdoorbath.
Hot spring type:Sodium/Calcium
Chloride Hydrogen
Carbonate Spring

Aikawa Onsen

Sawata Onsen

A long established hotel
overlooking the Sea ofJapan. The in-house art
gallery displays exhibits
from the Edo Period.

This ryokan is unique inthat it has black colored
hot springs and a tatamibath. They serve fresh
seafoodandtheirspecialty menu is okoze(stoneﬁsh).

Hot spring type:
Simple hot spring

58 Aikawa Oritomachi, Sado
0259-74-3221

Aikawa Onsen

12 Ryokan Doyu

A Japanese-style inn where
all rooms have an oceanview. Enjoy the delicious
seafoodagainstthebackdrop of the beautiful
setting sun, and the sceneryof ﬁshing boats lit up by ﬁreused as ﬁsh lures.
Hot spring type:
Simple hot spring[Sumiyoshi Onsen / Hot spring type: Sodium Chloride Spring]

16 Hotel Osado

1116-2 Washizaki, Sado
0259-26-2311

11 Hotel Mancho

Maruka Ryokan ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 27-2325
Yutakaya Ryokan・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 27-2242
Jugetsukan Hotel・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 27-7069

288-2 Aikawa Kabuse, Sado
0259-74-3300

17 Ryokan Iriumi

Hot spring type:Sodium Hydrogen
Carbonate Spring[Hatano Onsen / Hot spring type: Sodium Chloride Spring]Denpaku Sado - Gururi to Tarai Yuu no
Yado ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 03-6439-5540

Aikawa Area
782 Kubota, Sado
0259-52-3521

18 Ryokan Urashima

This ryokan is desginedby one of Japan's
leading architects ismodern in its deseign
and utilize fresh ﬁshdirectly bought from theﬁsh markets

Aikawa Onsen

Sado Yahata Onsen

FacingMeotoiwa
Rocks, guests will beable to view the waves
crashing onto shore up
close. This hotel prides
itself on their fresh
seafood dishes.

Situated in the middle ofa pine forest, this hotel isoften associated with theImperial Household. It isa renowned hotel thatprides itself on the
Yahata Onsen hot springwaters.
Hot spring type:2043 Yahata, Sado
Sodium Chloride Spring 0259-57-2141

19 Hotel Yahatakan

13 Hotel Meoto

Hot spring type:
Simple hot spring

1267-5 Takase, Sado
0259-76-2511

Aikawa Onsen

14 Hotel Azuma

A long-established hotel
situated by the seaside
known to be the hotel
closest to the settingsun.

Hot spring type:
Simple hot spring548-1 Aikawa Oura, Sado
0259-74-0001

20 Tabino Hotel Sado

Conveniently located in
the center of the island.
This hotel serves meals
made with local Sado
produce and is fully
equipped with a large
communal bath ﬁlled withSado deep sea water.

Aikawa Onsen

Ogi Onsen

All rooms have an oceanview allowing guests toenjoy the sun setting
into the Sea of Japanand enjoy the soothing
hot spring facility.

This is an hotel with an
Onsen which is fed by acontinuous ﬂow of hot
spa waters direct fromthe source and serves
seafood caught from thesurrounding area.

15 Hotel Familio Sado Aikawa

Hot spring type:
Simple hot spring

1267-1 Ogawa, Sado
0259-75-1020

Iseya Shinkan ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 57-3089
Ryokan Kadoya ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 57-2649
Guesthouse Third Place ・・・・・・・・・・・ 57-2500
Sea Side House in Shimafumi・・ 51-1515
Kanecho Ryokan・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 52-3918
Ryokan Kiyose ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 52-6554
Minshuku Tokaen ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 63-2221 ★
Itoya ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 55-2019 ★
Seikaiso Guesthouse ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 55-3151
Shiozu no Sato ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 55-3311
Pension Nagakura ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 55-2930
Nagahamaso ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 55-2511
Benten Seaside ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 58-2215
Guest Villa on the Beach ・・・・・・・・・ 58-7077
YOSABEI ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 67-7284

Ogi, Hamochi, Akadomari Area
Oyado Takaraya ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 86-3165
Ryokan Yamato ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 86-2076
Ogi Diving Center ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 86-2368
Iwayaso ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 86-3356
Gusthouse Suehiroso ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 86-2523
Sado Seaside Villa・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 86-3609
Guesthouse Shimizuso ・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 86-2538
Guesthouse Matashichi ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 86-3029
Hananoki Inn (Hananoki Group Ogi no Yuu bath)・・・ 86-2331 ★
[Sado Onsen / Hot spring type: Alkaline Simple Hot Sping]

113-12 Chigusa, Sado
0259-58-8020

Asatei ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 86-3151
Guesthouse Noto ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 86-3703
Minshuku Takayama ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 86-3573
Fusebemura ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 88-3616
Sunrise Jogahama ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 87-3215[Akadomari Jogahama Onsen / Hot spring type: Sodium Chloride Hydrogen Carbonate Spring]

21 Kamomeso

Hot spring type:Sodium/Calcium Chloride
Hydrogen Carbonate Spring

Senkakuso ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 75-2226
Tamatsubaki・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 75-2836
Guesthouse Sudareso ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 75-2600
Guesthouse Doi ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 75-2128
Guesthouse Tsukasa・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 76-2926
Minshuku Shikishimaso ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 76-2640
Minshuku Nanauraso ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 76-2735
Minshuku Shiosai ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 76-2103
Minshuku Takimoto ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 74-3103
Sado Belle Mer Youth Hostel・・・ 75-2011
Sado Sotokaifu Youth Hostel・・・ 78-2911

Sawata, Kanai, Mano Area
978-3 Kubota, Sado
0259-57-3751

58 Aikawa Kabuse, Sado
0259-74-3381

Hotel Amanogawaso ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 27-3215
Donden Sanso ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 23-2161
Onogameso ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 26-2368
Masuyaso ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 26-2428
Guesthouse Tsushimaso ・・・・・・・・・・ 29-2101
Fukusukeya Ryokan・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 26-2358
Minshuku Sado Shoya ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 27-7370
Ryoso Saka ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 29-2236
Ryokan Yoshiya Honkan・・・・・・・・・・・ 26-2117
Ryokan Futatsugameso・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 26-2134
Minshuku Sankeikan ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 26-2440
Yamasaso ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 26-2416
Nakajima Ryokan・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 26-2354
Guesthouse Yamamotoso ・・・・・・・・ 26-2231
Minshuku Ohana・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 22-3028
Koganeso・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 66-2545

Akadomari Resort Village Management Centre ・・ 87-3121
Kengyozaki ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 87-3081
Oiya Ryokan ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 87-2012
Guesthouse Genjuro ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 87-2968
Minshuku Azuma ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 87-2972
Sunken Hearth Inn Magoshiro ・・ 090-1693-5768
Ogi no Yu ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 86-1555
Hotel Ogi ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 81-4155
11-7 Ogimachi, Sado
0259-86-2064※Add 0259 to all indicated phone numbers※(★) indicated is a 'Sado Meshi Run Recognised Shop'18

Sado Kisen
Steam Ship
Ferries

Every Trip is a Breathtaking
Experience when Travelingon a Sado Kisen Ferry CHECK!

Sado Kisen Ferries oﬀer a safe and pleasant voyage toevery passenger, as well as reliable and speedy cargotransportation.

Niigata[Tokiwamaru]

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Niigata

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Naoetsu

A high class hotel within a ferry,making your ride a pleasant one.
With the majectic Toki is set as the motif for the design, this ferry
connects Niigata to Ryotsu and takes 2 hours 30 minutes one-way.
Within the ferry, there is a observatory lounge, 1st class cabin withchairs, 2nd class cabin with chairs, kids room, etc, fully furnished.
Your ride will deﬁnitely be comfortable and pleasant.

Travel time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Maximum speed: 19.1 knots (35.5km/h)
Maximum capacity: 1,500 passengers
Load capacity of vehicles:
28 large buses and 8 passenger
vehicles or 168 passenger vehicles
Gross tonnage: 5,380 tonnes
Total length: 125m

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Naoetsu

Facebook
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Jetfoils

Takes 100 minutes to get to Sado. As though you're ﬂying, the feelingof the ferry speeding over the ocean is very refreshing.
Commissioned in Spring 2015, a new type of high-speed car ferry (double-hull boat) was
introduced. Referred to as a 'New Love', this ferry connects Ogi and Naoetsu Port.
The 1st class cabin (Toki Class) and 2nd class cabin is reserved seating only. As all seats are
reclining, you will be able to unwind and enjoy your ride.

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An array of merchandise available
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ranging from T-shirts to bags.

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Travel time: 1 hours 40 minutes
Maximum speed: 30 knots (55.6km/h)
Maximum capacity: 628 passengers
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Rengebuji Temple Watatsu Shrine

Nishimikawa Gold
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Ogi Port

HatanoSeisuiji Temple Niibo Dam(See p. 9 for details)

Daizen Shrine

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National Rt. 350
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Toyooka
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Mt. Oji
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National Rt. 350
Niigata-Ryotsu Ship Route: 67.2 km
Jetfoil: 65 min.
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0259 27 5705
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0259 24 7211
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090 1883 9747
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0259 86 3010
0259 67 7791
0259 87 3101
0120 66 2170
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Jogahama Beach

45 m n 23 km

Sashisuseso Autocamp Grounds

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Hajikizaki Lighthouse

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(See p. 13 for details)

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Washizaki

Osado Ishina Natural Cedar Forest

Mt. Kongo
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Masaragawa
Kaifuohashi Bdg.

The section between Donden Sanso and Nyugawa
is to be closed from winter through mid June.

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To Naoe
Naoetsusu Po
PortFrom Ryotsu
Port

Large buses are not allowed on
the Ryotsu ↔ Nyugawa route.

U

Futatsugame

Negai
Futatsugame Nature
Sightseeing RouteSekizaki Autocamp Grounds Iwayaguchi(See p. 8 for details)(See p. 9 for details)

AkaiwaSado Tourism Association Minami Sado Tourist
Information Oﬃce (Ogi Marine Plaza)

Kokubunji Myosenji Temple
TempleNashinoki Jizo
Statues
Shizudaira

Niibo-Uryuya
Niibo-Katagami Onsen

Sado History & Legend Museum

Hamochi-Oishi

Rikiya Kanko Kisen(See p. 9 for details)

Hamochi

Hamochi-Iioka

Ogi(See p. 11 for details)

Keikuji Temple

Sado Nishimikawa Gold Park

ItsuboKaichoji Temple

Mano Goryo Mausoleum

Sai no Kawara

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Yajima-Kyojima Experienceand Exhange Centre
Hidari Hachimoji

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Sobama Beach

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Sawazakibana Lighthouse(See p. 12 for details)

Ozu
Odate
SenagoOdatsuNiibo

Sesonji
Temple Konponji Temple Museum of History & Folklore(See p. 9 for details)
Niibokatagami

Tagirisu

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SawataSado Island Taiko Center (Tatakokan)

Okura

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p. 13 for details)

Nakayama Tunnel

45m
min.
Kitazawa Flotation Plant
Mt. Myokenmin. Osado Sky
Skylinene
Senkaku Bay Tassha 5m
1,042m(See p. 5 for details)
Hakuundai
Hakuunda
35m
min.
10m
min.
3m
min.
Ryoutu
Ryou
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Port
Po
Meotoiwa
Rocks
Sado Commissioner's Oﬃce
Sado Kinzan Gold Mine Otowa Pond
30m
min.
5m
min.
Aikawaw
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Sado Kinzan Gold Mine
20m
min.
Aikawaoura(See p. 5 for details)
Tsugamijima Shrine Park
Mt. Kinpoku
Nagatemisaki
Onsen
Auto Park Sawata
5
min.
m
Jissoji Temple
10m
min.
Himesaki Lighthouse
KasugazakiKauga ak25m
min.
Hakuundai
Toki Forest
10m
min.
HimesakiHmTakoseMyoshoji
TempleTsurushi Ginzan (See p. 14 for details)
5m
min.
Kanai Park 5m
5m
min.
Okawa
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Nagate Point
10m
min.
5
min.
Tachibana
Silver Mine
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min.
min. 10m
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min. Su
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min.
min.
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min.
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5m
min.
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(See p. 9 for details)
Mano5
min. 5mm
min.
Sawata Onsen
Konponji Temple
5m
min.
AkadamaFutamiJissoji Temple
Chokokuji
Templemin.
Sado History & Legend Museum 3m
Kubota Campground
MyosenTemple
Kamiyokoyama
DaigahanaLighthouse
Coas
Maehama Coast
20m
25
min.
m
Kokubunji Temple(See p. 14 for details)
50m
min.
Kuroki Palace Ruins
40m
min.
Sawata Beach
Nishimikawa Gold Park
Hongyoji Temple Matsugasaki
Oda 5mO
Konosehana Lighthouse(See p. 10 for details)
min.
15m
min.
Koshi no Matsubara
Kanai-Shimbo
20m
min.
Sobama Beach
YahataSado Airport
Yahata Onsen
Rengebuji
TempleSawasakihana Lighthouse 25m
min. 5m
Obata
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min. 10mmin.
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min.
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Osado Onsen
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Christian GraveyardM
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15m
min.
Ageshima
Agesh
ma(See p. 10 for details)

Yuzuru no
Hi Monument
Ishige Nyugawa
Kitakatabe

Sightseeing
Boat

Tassha Beach

Sado Hangamura Art Museum

50m
min.

Osaki Lighthouse(See p. 3 & p. 10 for details)(See p. 6 for details)

20m
min.

20m
min. 30m
min.

Senkaku Bay

Sado Bugyosho Site
(Sado Commissioner's Oﬃce)

25m
min.

Nyugawa

Group of Marine Potholes

Selected as one of Japan's 100 Fineset Shorelines

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min. 10mmin.
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To Myoko（0259）27-5000 FAX.（0259）23-5030
佐渡観光交流機構 TEL.
Inside Sado Kisen Ferry Ryotsu Port Terminal, 353 Ryotsuminato, Sado-shi, Niigata 952-0014
Sado Tourism Association

Expressway

If you plan to bring your car●

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一般社団法人Sta.

Joetsumyoko Sta.

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Joetsu-Takada IC

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Ferry Port Parking Fees■

Ishibashi

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via the Myoko-Haneuma Line of the Echigo
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■

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you use Shichikuyama IC.

Naoetsu Port

JoetsuMunicipal Aquarium

Kasugaya(at the bottom of the escalator)

Toyanogata Lake

Niigata-Kameda ICro
Ku

Naoetsu

Shichikuyama IC

Niigata-chuo JCT

To
Nagaoka

To Itoigawa & Toyama

To Shibata & Murakami

Sakuragi IC

Niigata
Furusato Village

佐 渡 航 路Ferry Port
(Sado Kisen)

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East Exit Bus Platform

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Red dots show where signs
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About 10 min. by car (4.5 km)

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Hotel Niigata

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■ From Naoetsu Station
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■ Taxi fare: About ¥1,000 (medium taxi)g
Bd

Ferry Port Parking Fees

Sea of Japan

Pachinko

Niigata Sta.

Niigata-chuo IC
Toll booth

1-9-1 Minato-cho, Joetsu-shi 942-0011

to■ From Niigata-nishi IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
About 30‒40 min. by car (10 km)

Naoetsu Port TEL.（025）543-3791

Ferry Port
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Kurosaki IC

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Steak Miya

■ From Niigata-Kameda IC on the Nihonkai-Tohoku Expressway
About 30 min. by car (9 km)(Please make sure to pick up your Sado Ferry
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Heisei Bdg.

※No direct bus available.

First hour: Free
■ 1‒5 hours: ¥100/30 min.
■ 5‒24 hours: ¥800

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Parking Garage

IsetanNiigata Police Station

Daishi BankCar Ferry
Boarding Point

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■ From Niigata Airport
30‒40 min. by taxi (8.0 km)■ Taxi fare: About ¥3,000 (small taxi)

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Ticket Counter

Sado Kisen
Ferry
Terminal

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■ Taxi fare: About ¥1,200 (small taxi)

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Grand
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100 m straight ahead
out the Bandai Exit.

To Shichikuyama IC

Turn Right
Pia Bandai(Drive along
the center line)

Bandai Exit Bus
Platform No. 3

pa■ From the Bandai Exit of Niigata Station

To Minato Tunnel

Hotel Toki Messe
Nikko Niigata

By

9-1 Bandaijima, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi 950-0078
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