Sado island known as Sado-ga-shima is the eighth largest island in Japan and located 45km off the coast of Niigata prefecture. As access is difficult without a car on the island, Sado Kisen operates several car ferries and high-speed jetfoils throughout the day. Sado Tourism; Sado Hotels; Sado Bed and Breakfast; Sado Packages; Flights to Sado; Sado Restaurants; Sado Attractions; Sado Travel Forum; Sado Pictures; Sado Map; Sado Guide; All Sado Hotels; Sado Hotel Deals; Last Minute Hotels in Sado; By Hotel Type.

For a (close to) comprehensive list of places to go and things to do, please check out the Sado Island Guide.
If you do, you have a couple of choices on how to get there. Due to its remote location, Sado Island has long served as a destination for political exiles hostile to the government during the feudal period (1185-1600), notably the Emperor Juntoku , Buddhist monk Nichiren and the founder of Noh, Zeami Motokiyo . In addition, Sado Island is famous for its clear waters and rocky shores. Aokigahama suicide forest, let’s go hiking! Events Edit. A convenient base to stay in Sado is the area around Lake Kado, the largest lake in Niigata. Sado abounds with sightseeing opportunities! Glacier National Park Hiking & Lodging guide By Travel writer/photographer Steve Salis - Duration: 1 ... Kodo Drummers on the Modern Japanese Pilgrimage - Sado Island - …

Whether you are into shrines and temples, hiking, or coastal drives, Sado has something to keep you occupied on the weekends. As the Sea of Japan can get rough, especially during the winter and typhoon months, be sure to check ahead as ferries can get cancelled.

The Kinubariyama hiking path can be quite rough, so make sure to bring sturdy hiking boots. The area is a Quasi National Park, and its steep rocky cliffs and beautiful scenery are said to resemble Hardanger Bay in Norway. Earth Celebration Sado Campgrounds; Sado … Starting point near Saiko Lake. Tourists can view the bay from observation view points in Senkaku Bay Ageshima Park and from sightseeing boat cruises. Senkaku Bay (尖閣湾, Senkaku-wan) is a scenic bay on the northwestern coast of Sado Island.
Also on Sado are the iconic Iwakubi Shoryu rice paddies, part of what makes Niigata a “rice country.” The view throughout the year, changing from lush green to yellow, is a natural feast to the eye. Taking the path during dry weather while wearing appropriate clothing and bringing water and refreshments is highly recommended. Sado Tourism; Sado Hotels; Bed and Breakfast Sado; Sado Holiday Packages; Flights to Sado; Sado Restaurants; Sado Attractions; Sado Travel Forum; Sado Photos; Sado Map; Sado Guide; All Sado Hotels; Sado Hotel Deals; Last Minute Hotels in Sado; By Hotel Type. Aokigahara forest’s south end is near Saiko Lake. The entrance to the path is under construction at the time of writing, so you will have to enter through a hole in a fence, but do not be discouraged by this.