Location: Sado
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Sado is a city located on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture in the Chūbu region of Japan. Since 2004, the city has comprised the entire island, although not all of its total area is urbanized.
Restaurants in Sado
1. Kitazawa Fuyusenkojo Remains
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By NyaNya24 - Melbourne, Australia
Stumbled across this place unexpectedly and was blown away by the site, it was so out of this world. Wish we could get closer to it but still felt pretty unreal. The hotel I stayed also took me there at night when the light show was on and it was so eerie. Would recommend check it out both day and night (if the light show is on) to compare if u are staying close by. There is also a pottery shop close but I ran out of time to visit due to limited bus run.
2. Historic Relic Sado Gold Mine
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4.0 based on 295 reviews
Reviewed By Toddjapan
I was told by multiple trusted sources that the Sado Gold Mine was really worth visiting, and I am so glad I did. Inside the mines you can really imagine previous eras, the historical, technical, cultural dynamics. I have seen too many lame experiences around the world, but this one really delivered! I would actually like to go back again and take friends.
3. Toki no Mori Park
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4.0 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By chiaraterz
The toki (crested ibis) are making a comeback on Sado thanks to this preservation and breeding program. These endangered creatures are a rare sight, so being able to see some of the breeding pairs up close is awesome!
4. Futatsugame Beach
5. Onogame
6. Shukunegi
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4.0 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By tomizuta1953 - Funabashi, Japan
After a quick lunch near Ogi Port, we headed west to the historic area of Shukunegi. Shukunegi was a port town where boats from Noto Peninsula and Niigata (Echigo) would stop on their way and back to Sakata and further north to Ezo (Hokkaidou). In the early 17th century Ogi Port nearby was opened and became the main port in Sado for the Kitamaebune, which was how these boats traveling all the way from Hokkaidou to Shimonoseki and then Osaka and Edo were called. Shukunegi continued to prosper through shipbuilding and other shipping support to nearby Ogi. The densely built two story buildings in the small district is the only site in Niigata Prefecture designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings. Another heritage retained in Ogi and Shukunegi is the taraibune. This is a round tub boat from which ladies would hunt for shellfish and other seafood. Nowadays it has become more of a tourist attraction. We took a taraibune ride at 800 yen per person at Shukunegi Bay. The fifteen minutes’ cruise around the rocky inlet was a unique and enjoyable experience. From the bay, we crossed the road to enter the Shukunegi area. There was a tourist information office in the car park, where we obtained a map and a joint ticket to the buildings open to the public costing 1,000 yen. We walked through the narrow alleys and soon reached the first building open to the public, Seikurou residence. This building belonged to a wealthy shipowner active in the 19th century. It was built in the middle of the 19th century and once used as a lodging house before being converted to a museum. It is a magnificent two story Japanese building using the finest building material. We went further to the far end where Shoukouji Buddhist temple of the Jishuu sect quietly stands. It is surrounded by dense forest. The temple was founded in the 14th century and the sanmon entrance gate dates back to the early 18th century, the oldest existing building in the area. We briefly visited the remaining prominent historical buildings including Sankakuya (triangular building), Kanekoya (built before mid-19th century) and the only western style building, the former post office built in 1921.
