[2025 Sado Attraction] Travel Guide for Sado Island (Updated Mar)

A famous tourist attraction on Sado Island is the "Tarai-bune" (tub boat). A female boatman will operate the tub, allowing you to enjoy a short boat trip😊 This tub is for tourism purposes and is made a little larger. I took over from the boatman and rowed the tub boat...it was heavy and difficult💦 Access: 1935 Ogi-cho, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture #Niigata #Sado Island #Remote Island Trip #Tarai-bune

#springwander Sado Island, located in the west of Niigata Prefecture, is a popular island as a tourist destination rich in nature. The Sado Dongden Plateau is a famous mountaineering spot. At an altitude of 900 metres above sea level, it is an attractive place that is one of the "100 famous mountains of flowers" with a large number of wild plants such as alpine plants such as shirane aoi and rhodendron, as well as various wild plants such as sukiwarisou, kizaki ichige.

Jinnobi Cafe & Restaurant 📍Location: 275-1 Mano, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-15:00, 16:30-21:00 (last order 20:00) Closed on the second and fourth Tuesdays 💰Price per person: Approximately 1,200 yen 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Located a little away from the city. It was built on the site of a former large hotel, so the view is very beautiful✨You can order from your smartphone, and there are many payment methods. Alipay is also accepted. If you let us know in advance when making a reservation, we can provide a pick-up service within a 20km radius. 🥞Food: There are many dishes made with ingredients from Sado! I had fluffy pancakes☺️Fluffy and gently sweet! I could eat as many as I wanted. Mano Shrine and the Sado History and Legends Museum are nearby, so you can probably spend about half a day there! I think it's very convenient to have a car. #JapanTrip #NiigataTourism #NiigataGourmet #GoToSadoIsland #Sado #SadoGourmet #Cafe #CafeHop

I love traveling, so I'd like to introduce you to a plan to enjoy Sado Island for 2 days. It's sure to be an unforgettable 2 days❣️ We took the first ferry to Sado Island in the morning⛴️ The view from the ferry was amazing and definitely lifted our spirits!! From here on, I'll introduce the places we visited! 📍LA PAGODE We had lunch when we arrived. The restaurant we visited was "LA PAGODE" ​​next to Myozenji Temple. We had a vegetable open sandwich. The atmosphere was great and it was stylish, perfect for a girls' night out. We drove along the seaside. There were swings in the park, and it was open and pleasant♪ 📍National Historic Site Kitazawa Flotation Plant Ruins The ruins of a mineral processing plant that felt like it had wandered into the world of Laputa. The size was overwhelming. We had a nice time eating soft serve ice cream at the cafe and taking photos. 📍Historic Site Sado Kinzan There are many dolls inside the gold mine, and the state of the time is reproduced. It was very interesting and I learned a lot. It's cold inside even in summer, so be sure to bring a long-sleeved jacket!!! 📍Andante Grape Farmer's Inn This is where I stayed. It was very nice. Only one group per day. Run by a grape farmer. For dinner, I enjoyed a course meal inspired by Portuguese cuisine. For breakfast, I had a relaxing Japanese set meal. A lot of local products are used, so it's soothing to the tongue and the soul. It's popular, so please make a reservation early! 📍Magawatei Manufacturing Base There were cafes and shops gathered here. You can get cute accessories and more! It's a wonderful shop that is rooted in the community and makes use of old houses. 📍Sado Toki Conservation Center You can see real Toki. A rare and precious opportunity! You can also learn about the history of Toki and Sado Island. 📍Kato Sake Brewery A Japanese sake shop. It's in Niigata, so there's a lot of delicious sake🍶I sampled it before buying it. It has a strong flavor that goes well with rice and is delicious!! I bought my favorite bottle as a souvenir! 📍Tochiman We had shaved ice while waiting for the return ferry. There was another cute cafe on this street (Hiyayama) 📍Kaffa Sado (Closed in winter) We took another break with coffee. This specialty cafe has some strange musical instruments. It was a fun space! The coffee is also excellent!! We enjoyed the two days, and when we got on the ferry, we were able to enjoy the moment the sun was setting! Two days full of happiness. Please use this as a reference when visiting Sado Island🧡 #Sado Island #Japan Girls' Trip #Free Hotel Accommodation

🎈Are you still worried about where to go for your holiday? Let me introduce you to a hidden gem in Japan - Niigata. It's a great place to avoid the crowds and take amazing photos. 💯 📍Attractions Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale: Held every three years, this event perfectly combines art and nature. Here, you can see a variety of creative art pieces that blend seamlessly with the fields, mountains, and villages. It's a great place for taking photos. 📸 Sado Island: Known as the pearl of Niigata, this island is like a paradise. Take a ferry to the island and explore the gold mine ruins, which tell the story of its past prosperity. You might even encounter adorable deer that will melt your heart. 🥰 Furumachi Street: This old street is full of Edo-style charm, with wooden buildings and traditional signs. Walking on the cobblestone road feels like traveling back in time. Explore the unique shops and try the local snacks for a delightful experience. 🍡 🍱Food Recommendations Niigata Ramen: With a rich pork bone broth and chewy noodles, this dish is a must-try when visiting Niigata. Koshihikari Rice Dishes: Niigata is famous for its Koshihikari rice, which is used to make sushi and rice balls. The rice is fragrant, sweet, and soft, with an excellent taste. 🏠Accommodation Suggestions You can choose to stay in Niigata City, which offers convenient transportation and a variety of food options. If you want to be closer to nature, consider staying at a guesthouse on Sado Island, where you can enjoy stunning sea views. Add Niigata to your travel list now! 💖

✨Niigata, Japan｜Explore a beautiful journey🌸 🌟This time I came to Niigata Prefecture, Japan, and found many beautiful places that made me linger.🌸 🌈First, I came to the bustling area in the center of Niigata City, where there are various delicious Japanese restaurants and food stalls. I tasted the local specialties, such as Niigata sushi, fried chicken, and soba noodles, and the taste was really unforgettable!🥢🍣🍜 🌳Next, I came to Sado Island in Niigata, where there are magnificent volcanoes and beautiful beaches.🌊✨Strolling along the coastline, enjoying the charming scenery, you can also see groups of wild seals!🐟 🏔️In addition, Niigata also has many famous hot springs, such as Sado Onsen in Niigata Prefecture. Here you can relax and enjoy the comfort of soaking in the hot spring.♨️ 💖In general, this trip to Niigata made me feel the natural beauty and food culture of Japan. If you also want to travel to Japan, you might as well consider visiting Niigata Prefecture!🌈🍱

❄️1. The charm of the snow country and the land of rice Niigata is both a "snow country" and a "land of rice." It is not only the source of inspiration for Yasunari Kawabata's "Snow Country," but also an ideal place to taste the "World Rice King" Koshihikari rice.🌿 ⛷️ 2. The perfect combination of skiing and hot springs Niigata is located near the Sea of Japan, with a high amount of snow in winter, making it a skiing destination for the Japanese. The ski season lasts from November to May, with more than 50 ski resorts, among which Gala Ski Resort is popular for its convenience.🌿 🏊 3. The land of hot springs Niigata is not only a skiing destination, but also a hot spring paradise, with about 100 hot springs for visitors to choose from. Various open-air hot springs and hot spring water with different minerals allow you to get close to nature and relax.🌿 🚣4. Quiet coast Niigata is a quiet port city with a unique charm away from the hustle and bustle. Walk to the seaside, feel the sea breeze, and enjoy the quiet and open sea view.🌿 🌲5. Sado Island, the island of performing arts Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture is known as the "island of performing arts," inheriting a rich culture and performing arts, such as Oni Daiko and Sado OKESA folk songs. Experience the fun of gold panning by riding a tarai-bune boat and exploring Sado Kinzan, the largest gold and silver mine in modern Japan.🌿 🌲 6. The nature and art of Tokamachi Tokamachi City is located in the southern part of Niigata Prefecture, with the most beautiful natural scenery in Japan, including Kiyotsu Gorge, Bijinbayashi Forest, and Hoshitoge Rice Terraces. The Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale is held every three years, with nearly 300 artworks complementing nature. ⛷️7. Winter snow festival The Tokamachi area is covered with about 2–3 meters of snow every year, and a snow festival is held, including giant snow sculptures, entertainment programs, fireworks shows, art exhibitions, and other activities.🌿 🌴 8. Kimono making experience Tokamachi has a long history of kimono making, and every May, visitors are organized to visit kimono factories to learn about the kimono making process in Tokamachi.🌿 🥗 9. Local cuisine Niigata's cuisine is also a highlight of the trip. The winter snow has nurtured many local specialties, such as Koshihikari rice and special soba noodles.🥗🥎🥎🥎 🌲10. Ancient national treasure Tokamachi has one of the oldest national treasures, the flame-shaped pottery, dating back to 3400–2400 BC.🌿 🏞Niigata, a place full of natural beauty, traditional culture, and modern vitality, is waiting for you to explore. Whether it's skiing, soaking in hot springs, tasting food, or experiencing art and history, Niigata can meet your expectations.🌈🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

In July 2024, Sado Kinzan was registered as a World Heritage Site✨ So I immediately took a ferry to Sado Island🚢 From the Edo period to the Meiji period, gold and silver mining was actively carried out on Sado Island, and it was an important place that supported Japan's economy. The remains of the mine include buildings and facilities that convey the mining techniques and lifestyles of the time, and "Otateyama" and the "Kinzan Museum" in particular give visitors a sense of history. A spot where you can enjoy magnificent scenery while learning about the history and culture of the mine in a natural environment. Visiting Sado Kinzan also has educational significance as it allows you to experience the traditions and folk culture of the region, and many students visit on school trips. Sado Kinzan, where history and nature come together, has become an attractive tourist destination for many people♪ You can also try scooping for gold, so please give it a try✨ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Name: Historic Site Sado Kinzan Address: 1305 Shimoaikawa, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture Access: Take a bus from Ryotsu Port to "Sado Kinzan" (about 70 minutes) Or to "Aikawa" (about 60 minutes) - get off at "Aikawa" and transfer to "Sado Kinzan" (about 10 minutes) Business hours: 8:00-17:30 (8:30-17:00 from November to March) Closed days: None - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #0 Yen Travel Autumn #Sado Kinzan #Sado Island

#100 Ways to Travel #japan We took a steamboat from Niigata to Sado Island, accompanied by seagulls along the way. Two hours passed in a blink of an eye. The first time I came to Sado Island ⛴️, the simple and slow pace was fascinating. The grandfather we met by chance on the country road gave us a bag of home-grown plums, which made our hearts warm, 🥰🥰🥰 I went to the filming site of The Hidden Girl and took a ride on the boat. I experienced steering the boat myself. Through the transparent bottom in the middle of the boat, I could see fish, shrimps, and aquatic plants swimming leisurely. We also visited the largest gold mine in Japan, Sado Kaneyama ⛰️🔨🔨, which has a deep V shape after mining. The history of four hundred years ago is right in front of us. This quiet and simple island still has many unseen scenery. This unforgettable journey has beautiful scenery worth exploring🏞️ I hope that next time I set foot on this lovely island, I can get to know him more deeply! 💕💕