Location: Sado
Top Things to do in 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. Sado Island Taiko Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Sado Island Taiko Centre (also called Tatakokan) was built from local Sado Island timber and features a large hall, traditional cooking classroom, exhibition room, and meeting rooms. The Centre has large balconies that overlook Mano Bay and the Osado mountain range, providing visitors with stunning natural views all year round.
Reviewed By Toddjapan
This is one of the special art forms on the planet and Kodo has taken it to a mind-blowing, heart warming level! Seize any opportunity to experience taiko with world renowned Kodo drummers, especially on their home island of Sado--ideally coming for their epic annual Earth Celebration festival August 21-23...i'll be doing so and inviting favorite global creatives to join me. And for any other time of the year, experience taiko yourself at Sado Island Taiko Centre!
2. Kirarium Sado
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Kirarium Sado is a guidance center of the Sado Gold and Silver Mine. Here we have 4 theaters, projection mappings and panels which are very informative and help you understand the history and how the Mines developed. The Gold Mine in Aikawa area was found more than 400 years ago and developed rapidly. The "Gold Rush" brought people and cultures from different parts of Japan which created the unique culture on Sado Island. So many things about the island can be explained by the relations with the Gold and Silver Mine. After visiting Kirarium Sado, you can get a big picture of Sado Island. We highly recommend you to visit Kirarium Sado before or after the Sado Gold Mine. The tourist information is inside Kirarium Sado and you can hire bicycles. Why don't you start exploring Aikawa area from Kiraium Sado? ●Opening hour: 8:30 - 17:00 (Last entry is at 16:30) ●Entrance fee: Adult ￥300, Child ￥150
Reviewed By Ibarakiki - Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
The movie was surprisingly well made and a great way to start our visit to Aikawa, gave a good overview of the history and context to the town.
3. Historic Relic Sado Gold Mine
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Toki no Mori Park
Overall Ratings
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!
5. Sado Steamship
6. Obata Sake Brewery
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