Sado Video Guidebook

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Shukunegi ( 宿根木 )

The historic community of houses crowded around the island bay that has survived since the Edo Era Read more

Must See Spots Culture & History

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Onogame ( 大野亀 )

A giant rock that soars high into the sky from ocean surface. You can sense the dynamism only found on Sado! Read more

Must See Spots Nature

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Yajima Taiken Koryukan ( 矢島体験交流館 )

Tour an inlet by tarai bune (tub boat). Enjoy your time on the gently undulating sea Read more

Must See Spots Family

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Kitazawa Flotation Plant ( 北沢浮遊選鉱場跡 )

A gigantic industrial heritage site which was once the largest ore floatation plant in East Asia is back in the spotligh... Read more

Must See Spots Culture & History

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Myosen-ji Temple ( 妙宣寺 )

An ancient temple surrounded by a cedar forest with an impressive and beautiful five-story pagoda that took two generati... Read more

Culture & History

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Seisui-ji Temple ( 清水寺 )

This ancient temple on a lush green mountain built to resemble Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto was established in the Heia... Read more

Must See Spots Culture & History

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Sado ( 佐渡 )

An island which was a former penal colony where you can fully enjoy traditional culture together with Mother Nature Read more

Culture & History Family Nature

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Sado Mine ( 佐渡金山 )

The remains of a once-flourishing gold mine which boasted Japan’s highest ore output, discovered during the Edo Era Read more

Must See Spots Culture & History Family ＋

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Access to Sado ( アクセス・エリア内の回り方 )

Sado Nishimikawa Gold Park ( 佐渡西三川ゴールドパーク )

Try panning for gold as you learn all about it by the historic Sado Gold Mine Read more

Culture & History Family Nature

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Sado Kisen ( 佐渡汽船 )

The transportation system linking Sado Island and the mainland. Enjoy a pleasant marine trip while viewing the ocean Read more

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Ogi Diving Center ( 小木ダイビングセンター )

Try a 90-minute sea kayaking course that takes you into the rough waves of the Sea of Japan! Read more

Romance Family Nature

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Sekisui Ito Pottery Museum ( 伊藤赤水作品展示館 )

A gallery amassing the elegant pottery of Sekisui Ito, a Living National Treasure Read more

Culture & History Shopping

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Ogura Senmaida (Terraced Rice Fields) ( 小倉千枚田 )

A wide swath of terraced rice paddies cultivated on a slope through natural agricultural methods Read more

Nature

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Toki Forest Park ( トキの森公園 )

The precious toki, or crested ibis, that had once disappeared from the skies of Japan, have returned Read more

Must See Spots Family

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Gyokudo Kamamoto ( 玉堂窯元 )

Get to know Mumyoi-yaki through a DIY workshop and find out about the subtlety and beauty of clay. Read more

Shopping Family

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Sado Gold Mine: Edo Gold Mine Picture Scroll (Sodayu) Course ( 佐渡金山：江戸金山絵巻（宗太夫坑）コース )

The sight of recreated mine workers from 400 years ago Read more

Must See Spots Culture & History

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Sado Island Taiko Center ( 佐渡太鼓体験交流館 )

As soon as you hear it, your heart will throb, as soon as you beat it, your heart will sing! The attraction of taiko dru... Read more

Must See Spots Family

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Futatsugame ( 二ツ亀 )

The two large rocks that burst from the sea form an ever-changing secluded beach depending on the season and weather Read more

Must See Spots Romance Family ＋

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Sado Historical Legend Museum ( 佐渡歴史伝説館 )

A novel experience! The history of Sado is told through robots in the costumes of old Read more

Must See Spots Culture & History Family

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Orientation ( 概要 )

An activity-filled island bringing together nature and art in harmony. Read more

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Sado Gold Mine: Meiji Government-controlled mine (Doyu Tunnel) Course ( 佐渡金山:明治官営鉱山（道遊坑）コース )

A course touring the history of a modern mine where you can get a sense of its huge scale and dramatic evolution Read more

Must See Spots Culture & History

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Senkaku Bay Ageshima Park ( 尖閣湾揚島遊園 )

Enjoy a cruise viewing scenery interweaving sheer cliffs and a complex bay Read more

Family Nature

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Chokoku-ji Temple ( 長谷寺 )

There are 30 kinds of Buddhist experiences. This is a temple filled with entertainment! Read more

Must See Spots Culture & History Romance ＋

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Osado Ishina Natural Cedar Forest ( 大佐渡石名天然杉遊歩道 )

A mystical cedar forest which has existed for about 300 years with huge trees uniquely shaped through the actions of str... Read more

Nature

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Leisure Facility Sashisuseso ( 憩の館・佐志住施礎 )

Fresh seafood cuisine at the northernmost tip of Sado Island featuring local ingredients specially selected by shopkeepe... Read more

Famous Foods Family

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Obata Sake Brewery ( 尾畑酒造 )

Head for the brewery for high-grade sake. Sample famous first-class sake from Sado Read more

Must See Spots Culture & History Shopping

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Sadokoku Ogi Folk Museum ( 佐渡国小木民俗博物館 )

Marvel at the spectacular display of the completely reproduced Edo Era cargo ship with a total length of 24m! Read more

Culture & History Family

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Tenryo Ryotsu Sado Takigi Noh ( 天領佐渡両津薪能 )

As mysterious Noh performances float amid the fire illuminating the darkness, the true charm of outdoor Noh is experienc... Read more

Must See Spots Culture & History Nightlife

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Shiawase Jizo (Bodhisattva of Happiness) ( 幸福地蔵 )

A spiritual spot where Japan’s largest jizo statue prays for the happiness of the people Read more

Culture & History

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Rengebu-ji Temple ( 蓮華峰寺 )

An ancient serene temple whose appearance within a valley surrounded by small mountains has been extolled as being like... Read more

Culture & History

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Buri-katsudon ( ブリカツ丼 )

A superb dish with deep-fried yellowtail covered in a special ago-dashi soy sauce topped on Sado rice Read more

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Kaisendon (Sashimi Bowl) ( 海鮮丼 )

Tons of sashimi piled on! Fresh fish on rice able to be savored thanks to Sado Read more

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Mumyoi-yaki Pottery ( 無名異焼 )

Mumyoi-yaki created from the clay unearthed in the Sado Gold Mine with its beautifully vivid reddish-brown color Read more

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Sekisui Ito Pottery – Mumyoi-yaki ( 伊藤赤水窯　無名異焼 )

The distinguished pottery known as Mumyoi-yaki created by Sekisui Ito, the master potter of his times made into a Living... Read more

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Gakkogura Sake ( 学校蔵 )

Gakkogura is a premium sake with a woody aroma that was created on the grounds of a former “…school with Japan’s best su... Read more

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Abalone ( アワビ )

Enjoy a dynamic whole abalone fresh from the grill! Read more

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