ACCESS
Sado Furyu ~nagomi~
Tel. 080-2527-4871
location：〒952-1435 2 Sawane, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture
ACCESS to the SADOFURYU
To Sado Island
Tokyo Station
Niigata Airport
By train: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours to Niigata Port
Travel time is an estimate to Niigata Port
(including approximate transfer time).
It does not include the trip to Sado Island.
Estimated time:
2 hours 30 minutes by car ferry/1 hour 7 minutes by jetfoil
By plane: 25 to 40 minutes from Niigata Airport to Niigata Port
Travel time is an estimate to Niigata Port
(including approximate transfer time).
It does not include the trip to Sado Island.
Estimated time:
2 hours 30 minutes by car ferry/1 hour 7 minutes by jetfoil
After arriving on Sado Island
● From Ryotsu Port Pier, take the bus bound for Aikawa/Sado Gold Mine and get off at Sawane Elementary School (approx. 40 minutes). It's a 5-minute walk after getting off the bus.
● Approx.1.5 hours by bus from Ogi Port (with a transfer) See the Niigata Kotsu Sado website for details.
https://www.sado-bus.com/route/
● 36 minutes by car from Ryotsu Port (19.7 km)
● 44 minutes by car from Ogi Port (32.1 km)
SIGHTSEEING
Sado Gold Mine
Sado Island has a history of gold and mineral mining that is recorded in historical documents, such as its appearance in the Konjaku Monogatari (Tales of Times Now Past) and the production of small gold coins during the Tokugawa Shogunate. Experience the history of gold mining on Sado Island by taking a stroll around the town, where you can still see historical sites, or visiting the mine tunnels.
12 minutes by car from Sado Furyu (8.5 km)
Kitazawa Flotation Plant Ruins
There is a cluster of facilities in the Kitazawa area of Aikawa that were built as a processing plant for ore from the Sado Mine. They were built during the war to increase production, and were known as the “Greatest in the East” because they could process over 50,000 tons of ore in a month.
13 minutes by car from Sado Furyu (7.6 km)
Toki Forest Park
In Toki Forest Park, located on the grounds of the Toki Breeding Facility, you can visit the Toki Exchange Plaza, where you can interact with the toki (crested ibis), an endangered species in a way that is close to nature. You can also visit the Toki Materials Exhibition Hall, where you can learn about the history, ecology, and breeding of the toki.
26 minutes by car from Sado Furyu (15.9 km)
Shukunegi
This village developed as a port of call for the kitamaebune trading ships during the prosperous 17th century brought about by the Sado Gold Mine. Facing a small inlet, Shukunegi is characterized by the crowded rows of over 100 houses built with plate walls made from ship planks, and it has been designated as a National Important Preservation Area for Traditional Buildings and Architecture.
50 minutes by car from Sado Furyu (36.7 km)
Onogame
Onogame is a scenic spot on the northern tip of Sado Island that is always lively with visitors. The sight of the 167-meter-high monolith jutting out into the Sea of Japan is truly stunning. From late May to early June, you can enjoy the sight of large patches of Tobishima kanzo (amur daylily).
70 minutes by car from Sado Furyu (53.7 km)
Futatsugame Beach
Futatsugame Beach, where you can swim right next to the Futatsugame, which looks like two turtles huddled together, has been selected as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan. It is the clearest water on Sado Island.
74 minutes by car from Sado Furyu (51.8 km)
Senkakuwan Ageshima Yuen
At Senkakuwan Ageshima Yuen, which looks over Ageshima Kyowan (narrow bay), the fifth most scenic spot of Senkakuwan Bay, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the dynamic scenery from the observation deck. You can also enjoy a cruise around the bay, and the underwater world, aboard a glass-bottom boat (for a fee).
21 minutes by car from Sado Furyu (15 km)
Meotoiwa Rocks
These two gigantic rocks are said to be the origin of the creation myth in the Kojiki (Record of Ancient Matters). The rock on the right is the husband rock, which is 22.6 meters high, and the rock on the left is the wife rock, which is 23.1 meters high. They stand nestled up together, lapped by waves of Nanaura Coast, and are said to bring luck in finding a partner.
13 minutes by car from Sado Furyu (10 km)
Chojaga Bridge, Ogi
You can experience the taraibune (tub-boat), which was used for fishing things such as seaweed, abalone, and turban shells, and was essential to the lives of the people of the Ogi Peninsula. The boat, skillfully maneuvered by a lady skipper, will make you feel like you're on a journey. *Tour reservations and applications are required.
52 minutes by car from Sado Furyu (38.9 km)
Iwakubi Shoryu Terraced Rice Fields
The terraced rice fields in the Iwakubi area, which extend out across the mountains at an altitude of over 350 meters, have been passed down since the Edo period. There are currently around 460 rice fields remaining. The large and small irregularly shaped rice fields, which make the most of the steep terrain, are connected together like a dragon ascending to the heavens.
62 minutes by car from Sado Furyu (31.3 km)
Sado Island's Ogi Folk Museum
Sado Island's Ogi Folk Museum, which is housed in the wooden building of the former Shukunegi Elementary School, is packed with around 30,000 folk artifacts, including materials related to the fishing industry and shipbuilding in South Sado, as well as everyday items from the Showa period.
49 minutes by car from Sado Furyu (35.5 km)
Osado Ishina Natural Cedar Walking Trail
The Osado Ishina Natural Cedar Forest Course allows you to enjoy natural cedars at an altitude of around 900 meters. There are also natural cedars over 300 years old along the 650-meter walking trail.
80 minutes by car from Sado Furyu (44.5 km)
ACTIVITY
Tour of Sado Gold Mine
Learn about the history and significance of the Sado Gold and Silver Mine at the Sado Gold Mine Historic Site, a World Heritage Site, and Kirarium Sado, a guidance facility.
Sea Kayaking Experience
Experience sea kayaking in the best locations, such as the beautiful sea and natural caves of Sado Island.
Taraibune (Tub-boat) Rikiya Kanko Kisen
The Rikiya Kanko Kisen is famous for Sado's special taraibune. Enjoy a leisurely boat ride on the sea while being skillfully maneuvered by a lady skipper.
Kitazawa Flotation Plant Illumination
The Kitazawa Flotation Plant, a national historic site, is lit up with colorful LED lighting.
*Seasonal
Diving
Encounter lots of fish in the clear, transparent waters of Sado Island.
Cycling
Feel the pleasant sea breeze while cycling through the historic streets of the Sado Gold Mine.
Traditional Crafts
Mumyouiyaki Pottery Making Experience
Experience the making of Mumyouiyaki pottery fired at high temperatures by using minerals containing iron oxide from the Sado Gold and Silver Mine.
Gold Panning Experience
Experience gold panning at a hands-on facility built on the site of the Nishimikawa Gold Dust Mine, which is said to be the oldest gold mine on Sado Island.
SHOP
RESTAURANT
Kappo Matsuyama
Kappo cuisine / Japanese cuisine
〒952-1315
204-2 Suwacho Kawarada, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture
Tel.02-5952-3901
6 minutes by car from Sado Furyu
Omoiyari
Japanese cuisine
〒952-1324
687-7 Nakahara, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture
Tel.02-5952-2034
8 minutes by car from Sado Furyu (4.7 km)
Yakitori Yajima
Yakitori
〒952-1315
208-219 Kawarada Suwacho, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture
Tel.02-5957-2225
5 minutes by car from Sado Furyu (3.7 km)
Sushi-conveyor belt restaurant Sado Benkei, Sado main store
Sushi
〒952-1307
833 Higashi Odori, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture
Tel.02-5952-3453
9 minutes by car from Sado Furyu (5.2 km)
USER GUIDE
Sado Furyu ~nagomi~ is a non-contact accommodation facility
with smart check-in and check-out.
Reservations and check-in/check-out
are done online.
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Contact reception (phone) via Skype on the tablet located at the facility entrance
*Facility entrance is always monitored and recorded by surveillance cameras.
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Search for reservation
Enter the phone number or name of the reservation, and select the corresponding reservation information.
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Enter customer information
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Verify identity
(upload ID)Take a photo of your driver's license or passport with the tablet and upload it.
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Check-in complete
A PIN number will be issued, so enter the room using the PIN number.
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Facility Information
You can check facility information using the QR code above.
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Check-out Method
Check out using the
QR code in each room.
