【佐渡島】島の真ん中にあるホテルに泊まって観光＆グルメ２０ヶ所以上巡る４泊５日【たびのホテル佐渡｜カーフェリー｜新潟】

【佐渡島】島の真ん中にあるホテルに泊まって観光＆グルメ２０ヶ所以上巡る４泊５日【たびのホテル佐渡｜カーフェリー｜新潟】

Hello everyone. This is Zumi’s Journey. I’m at the Sado Kisen Terminal to head to Sado Island. I arrived early so I wandered around the terminal. There’s a ramen and udon shop that uses ingredients unique to Sado and Niigata. There was a wide variety of items, including Yukimuro coffee, cutely designed T-shirts and bags, and Sado butter potatoes. I immediately bought Sado milk and Sado butter financiers. You need to take a boat to head to Sado Island. First, here’s how to get to Niigata Port. If you’re taking the Shinkansen, head to Niigata Station first. It’s about 10 to 15 minutes by bus or taxi from Niigata Station to the Sado Kisen Terminal. There are high-speed boats from Niigata to Sado Island, the car ferry and the jetfoil. If you want to go quickly, choose the jetfoil, and if you want to enjoy a boat trip or bring your car, choose the car ferry. You can also head to Ogi Port, another port, from Naoetsu Port. Here’s a rough introduction to the basic information about Sado Island. Sado Island is about 262 km in circumference and has a population of about 51,000. It is said to be the largest remote island on the Sea of ​​Japan side. In 2024, Sado Gold Mine was registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Sado is also known for the Japanese crested ibis, a special natural monument . This time, we took our time to visit more than 20 spots over 4 nights and 5 days. Please read to the end. Okesa Maru Niigata Port to Ryotsu Port 2nd class 42,980 yen round trip for 2 adults. The boarding fee, including the vehicle, varies depending on the size of the car, the number of people, and the class of the room. Of course, you can rent a car on the island, but this time we took our car because we slept in it. When you get out of the car, head straight to the 2nd class room. The 2nd class room is a so-called “bunk bed”, so it is recommended to move quickly to get a good spot. This time, there were not many people, probably because it was a night flight. It seems that you can sometimes use an available room by paying the difference . Coin lockers and etiquette bags are also installed. Now, let’s start the tour of the ship. The ship we are on this time is Okesa Maru, and there is also a new car ferry called Tokiwa Maru, but we were not able to ride it due to timing. There are also blankets available for rent for 100 yen. It can get chilly at times, so if you borrow one, you can relax. There is also a game center on the ship. If you get bored of the 2.5 hour boat trip, it’s a good idea to play games. There is also a restaurant that sells ramen and curry. There is a wide variety of snacks, alcohol, beer, and ice cream. There is also a vending machine for Sado Milk. There was also cup ramen. This is what the first class compartment looked like! Now, here is a daytime video. (Taken on the way back) “Wow, there are so many of them.” Is this a typical sight on a car ferry? There are black-tailed gulls gathering. It seems that you can buy Kappa Ebisen at the shop and give them to the black-tailed gulls. Are you going to eat them? Can you feed them properly? When they take a while to fly in , the black kites come , so if you are worried about getting seasick on the ferry, just go to bed quietly. While I was lying around like this, Sado Island came into view in no time. Landing on Sado Island (Ryotsu Port) Actually, Sado is where my husband was born, and I’ve been here many times. Sightseeing in Sado with locals who have a strong sense of the place. We’ll start in earnest tomorrow. We arrived at around 10pm the day before and slept in our car in the parking lot of Sawada Beach. There were a lot of campers parked there , so it seems to be a good spot for sleeping in your car. There are restrooms, and it was quiet at night and comfortable. The sea is right in front of you, after all. It was amazing to wake up to this view in the morning. After stretching out, we headed to a spot just a short walk from the parking lot. This is also a popular photo spot. It seems that this pier was built long ago to anchor ships carrying sundries from Sado . Apparently it came to be called Ameya Pier because it was taken over by Ameya, a miso brewery . Now, let’s head to the next spot. Shukunegi is a village that developed as a port of call for shipping ships called Kitamae-bune from the late Edo period to the early Meiji period after the 17th century when the Sado Gold Mine flourished . More than 100 wooden-walled houses are densely packed in maze-like alleys. This townscape has been designated as an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings by the national government. In the quiet morning hours, there were almost no people around, and I felt as if I had wandered into a mysterious space . There were residents, so I tried to look around quietly so as not to disturb them. For breakfast, I came to this shop, which is close to Ogi Port, another port in Sado. “Toast and coffee.” “Yes, I understand.” “Then I’ll have toast and wild herb tea.” “Yes, I understand.” There are only six seats inside the shop, so I recommend checking the information on Instagram and making a reservation . Surrounded by gentle background music, I was excited to watch the food being cooked in front of me. The toast was from T&M Bread, a bakery popular in Sado. Croissants were also available. On the left is a salad, and it looks beautiful because the ingredients are seasonal in Sado. The soup was especially delicious. The soup tasted like potatoes, and the cheese added a nice accent. This is a restaurant where you can enjoy creative cuisine using French cooking techniques, and I wanted to make a reservation for dinner there and then. It was such a comfortable and wonderful restaurant. For drinks, you could choose Sado’s Okesado coffee or wild grass tea. The wild grass tea had a mugwort scent and warmed both body and soul. After breakfast, we went on a Sado specialty, the tub boat. This is so much fun that I would really recommend it to everyone. First, buy a ticket at the reception. You board this tub-shaped boat. The tour with the boatman for about 10 minutes starts. “Hold on to the boat and slide deep at the beginning, then sit comfortably facing outward.” “It will rock until you sit down. Hold on to it.” It’s a comfortable ride. It’s stable and doesn’t wobble. It doesn’t seem to capsize at all. “Right now, we are at a tourist spot called Yajima and Kyojima. You can see the mountains overlapping on the left in front of you. Have you walked around?” “I haven’t walked yet.” “There is a promenade that goes all the way around here, so you can walk around.” “Oh, you can walk around it?” “That’s right.” “It’s a little rough here, so you can’t see it, but this , this fluffy thing around here.” “Unlike the farmed wakame, it’s short and mushy.” It should look even more beautiful in reality. Apparently, he learned how to row while giving passengers a ride. “Oh, I can’t show you the fish today.” “There are quite a few black porgy, and among them, the big one is.” He actually rowed. “Go back, just a little, okay. Okay, come over here.” He explains very clearly, but it’s difficult to do in reality! “You’re moving forward, you’re moving forward. That’s right, good, good.” “Perfect. Good, good, good, good.” “At first, you definitely need strength, your waist hurts, your back hurts, until you get used to it.” As the boatman instructed, we tried rowing around Yajima and Kyojima. The wind and waves were strong that day, and the sea was quite impressive. It really feels like the Sea of ​​Japan. After climbing the red bridge, you can see Mount Yahiko in Niigata. Next we visited a spot called Manjojiki. It’s actually a place with a beautiful sunset. I’m still wondering why we came during the day, but if you’re interested, please come on a sunny evening . You can see a spectacular view of reflections like the Uyuni Salt Flats in South America . Next is Shimafuumi, a popular bakery cafe in Sado. I think a lot of people go there. After all, the view is great. It was Golden Week, so it was crowded from the morning, and the seats on the ocean side of the terrace were full. So this time we got takeout. Here’s a photo I took previously. The terrace seats on a sunny day are really the best! I recommend you all to go. I didn’t take a photo, but I bought another fig bread. Just the right snack I was able to eat it with my senses. Next we went to Crescent Moon. This is a vegan, gluten-free, and organic sweets shop. I’ve been curious about it for a long time . When I arrived in front of the store, there was already a line. You can see how popular it is. It’s basically a takeaway, so I took it home and ate it at the hotel. It looks so cute that you wouldn’t think it doesn’t use eggs, dairy products, wheat, etc. It seems that they use a lot of ingredients from Sado. Of course the taste was delicious and I could eat as many as I wanted. Here is the lunch. If you come to Niigata, or even Sado, this is a restaurant you can’t miss. Benkei is popular in Niigata and its main store is in Sado. It took about 30 minutes to get in on this day, but it seems that there are days when you have to line up even longer. Anyway, everything you eat is delicious. Not only the yellowtail from Sado, but also the salmon, octopus, horse mackerel, and especially the Nanban shrimp were delicious with a melting sweetness and umami. With our stomachs full, we moved to the main tourist spot in Sado. This is the site where gold and silver from the Sado Gold Mine were separated using a technique called flotation. It is said to be the first place in Japan where this technique was successfully put to practical use. It is said to have been called the largest flotation plant in the Orient, as it processed over 50,000 tons of ore in one month . I can see why it is called the Laputa of Sado Island . Next is the Sado Gold Mine, which is registered as a World Heritage Site. Actually, I didn’t go there this time due to time constraints. Sorry. It is close, about 5 minutes by car from the Kitazawa Flotation Plant. The Sado Gold Mine is said to have been opened in 1601 and was also a place that supported the finances of the Edo Shogunate. It has a long history of operating for nearly 400 years until 1989. There is a course where you can tour the mining tunnels, which costs 1,500 yen per adult. The temperature inside the tunnels is around 10°C throughout the year. I recommend bringing a jacket even in midsummer. We arrived at Senkaku Bay, about 15 minutes by car from the Sado Gold Mine. After passing the souvenir shop, there was a paid zone. There were many unique face-in-the-wall panels. You can see five small bays over about 3km, which have been selected as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan. When the waves are calm, there is an underwater see-through boat, and you can enjoy the impressive scenery of the fish and the sea from the glass floor. There are also some interesting attractions. A little tub boat experience. I’ve been on one before. Now, it’s time to head towards the hotel. As you can see from this view of Sado , there are quite a few chain stores and convenience stores. There are some areas that are more prosperous than you might imagine. It seems that the number of people moving to Sado has increased quite a bit in the past few years. Since my first visit to Sado, there are more and more wonderful stores, and I’m looking forward to coming here again. Before going to the hotel, I stopped by the Sado Dairy store. In addition to milk, there is a wide lineup of butter, cheese, etc. There are also souvenirs made with Sado butter. This soft serve ice cream was extremely delicious. It had a rich flavor, like eating cream cheese . Well, sorry to keep you waiting. Finally, we checked into the hotel. We stayed at Tabi no Hotel Sado that day. There are other nice inns and guesthouses in Sado, but this time we stayed at a hotel in the city center, convenient for sightseeing. They have a wide selection of souvenirs. The information about nearby shops is easy to understand. It’s also nice to have photos. By the way, if you are planning to go to Sado on a long vacation, I recommend making a reservation early. The good inns were quickly booked up, and this hotel only had a few rooms left. This is a semi-double room with a kitchen. This was the only room left when we made the reservation . We didn’t particularly need a kitchen , but it’s recommended for people staying for a long time. They also lend out kitchen utensils. We were given a drink pack when we checked in . The bathroom looks like this and is very clean. There is an oval-shaped bathtub, but this time we used the large public bath. The roomwear is separate type. It was soft and comfortable. Everything you need is available like this. On the TV, you can see information about the hotel and Sado, and you can also check the congestion situation. We immediately went to the large public bath. The women’s bath had a PIN code, so it was safe. The bath was a little compact, but very good. It’s not a hot spring, but it uses Sado deep sea water, which is high in minerals and is taken from a depth of 332 meters. I felt warm as if I had been in a hot spring. They also had Sado milk and coffee, which were perfect after a bath. There were plenty of vending machines. The coin laundry was also helpful. There was a restaurant in the building, so it seems that you can have dinner there. Now, for dinner tonight, we headed to a restaurant just a short walk from the hotel. There was a supermarket near the hotel, so it was easy to shop. My husband’s parents made a reservation for this sushi restaurant. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and seems to be frequented by many tourists. We enjoyed delicious fish and sake that are unique to Sado. Thank you for the meal. The sound of drums! By the way, they said there was some kind of event. Ondeko One of the traditional performing arts of Sado Island. It is used to pray for good harvests and to ward off evil spirits. There are about 120 districts on the island, each with their own school. I can’t see the demon. It’s over. I took a photo from behind. It seems that this unique traditional culture has been passed down in Sado. Since I stayed overnight, I came to buy breakfast at this shop near the hotel. It seems that it had just opened, and it was very clean. It was crowded, so I got takeout. A luxurious onigiri rice ball made with Sado-grown Koshihikari rice. I bought Sujiko, Sado salmon, and plum. The toppings spilled out, but they were also well-packed inside. Yes, each grain of rice stands out. But you can tell that it was softly and gently pressed . The salmon had just the right amount of saltiness, which was delicious. Filling my stomach with delicious onigiri, I headed to the next spot while looking at Mt. Kinpoku and the rice fields. Speaking of Sado, I have to see the Japanese crested ibis, a special natural monument. I bought a ticket from the automatic ticket machine. It was 500 yen per adult. The scientific name is Nipponia Nippon. At the museum, you can learn more about the crested ibis through live specimens, conservation activities, stuffed animals, and skeletal specimens. There is also an area where you can actually observe the crested ibis in a large cage. The breeding season for crested ibises is from spring to summer, and a nest was being built there, as it had just been born. You can see the crested ibises up close through the glass, but we weren’t able to see them this time, so please watch a previous video. Crested ibises are quite impressive when you see them up close. When they spread their wings, the tips of their wings are beautifully light pink. They are timid creatures, so camera flashes and loud noises are prohibited. You can observe them to your heart’s content through the glass. You can also take a commemorative photo with Sadoki . After that, on the way back, I discovered what seemed to be a wild crested ibis. I was driving my car looking at the rice fields, wondering if there was a crested ibis, when I was surprised to see that it was really there. It was actually my first time seeing a wild crested ibis. I quietly stopped the car and took a picture, holding my breath so that it wouldn’t run away. At first I thought it was a egret, but I knew it was a red face so I knew it was right away. I regret the limited zoom of the camera. The test release of the crested ibises began in 2008, and since then, they have been working to return them to the wild. According to documents from 2022, about 150 crested ibises have been released. It is estimated that there are about 380 crested ibises when they are born in the wild. I wonder if there are more now in 2025. I returned to Ryotsu Port and went to a nearby roadside station. This was a possible place to sleep in my car, but it seemed like there were only a few cars that could be parked at night. In the afternoon, I went to this cafe near Ryotsu Port. I ordered an iced latte and today’s muffin. It was a delicious and relaxing shop with a wallet-friendly price. In the evening, I went to a day spa. We found a wild crested ibis here! You can easily tell by its distinctive crow-like cry. It ‘s breeding season and there seems to be a nest nearby. On the fourth day, we’re going to climb a mountain in Sado. The highest mountain in Sado is Mt. Kinpoku, but we don’t have much time and the weather isn’t good, so this time we’re climbing Mt. Donden. We’ll start climbing from the trailhead at Aoneba Valley. Mt. Donden is one of the 100 famous flower mountains, and from the start, it’s like a flower field of nirinsou. The alpine plants and the sound of flowing water are soothing. Here’s a little digest. Nirinsou Entriisou Oiwakagami Shirane-aoi What was it? Hitori Shizuka There were several fords. Butterbur sprouts There was still snow left. Yukiwarisou Skunk cabbage Behind it is pure white Sankayou Wow, the wind was too strong near the summit and I couldn’t take a decent video. It took 4 and a half hours round trip. In stark contrast, it was sunny below. Now, let’s go around some scenic spots that can be enjoyed without climbing . After about an hour, we arrived at the northern tip of Sado. This scenic spot has been selected as one of Japan’s 100 Best Swimming Beaches. The color of the sea is so beautiful without any processing. The island looks like two turtles crouching, and the water is the clearest in Sado. It is listed as a two-star island in the Michelin Green Guide Japan. You can go down to the bottom. It seems that you can enjoy the changing scenery with the tides. We will go back up these stairs again. . Onogame is listed in the Michelin Green Guide Japan along with the two turtles mentioned earlier. It is also known for the yellow flowers called Tobishima Kanzo that spread all over the place from late May to early June. A monolith stands at an altitude of 167m. It seems that you can actually climb to the top, but the wind is strong and I decided not to do so since I had just climbed the mountain. You can see people climbing up. If you look back, you can see the two turtles. You can see that there are two of them lined up. On this day, we went to a hot spring recommended by my husband’s parents. The water was very good and warmed my body immediately after a short soak. It was a travel day, which is called the last day. On the way back, we returned to the Niigata ferry terminal from Ryotsu Port. While relaxing at my husband’s parents’ house, many cars were already lined up at the port. There was a cafe I wanted to stop by before leaving, but the cars had already started boarding, so I couldn’t stop by. I’ll go there again when I come here. On the boat, I tried to buy some Sado Dairy coffee, but it was sold out. For some reason, the other coffees were also sold out. I had no choice but to look at Sado and watch the sunset. I wonder how far the black-tailed gulls will follow me. And the high-speed jetfoil boat that overtakes the ferry. I wonder how many times I’ve drunk Sado milk on this trip. We arrived at Niigata Station. The area in front of the station has been renovated and has completely changed. I bought chicken cutlet with sauce at a shop in the station. If you put this on rice, it becomes the famous sauce cutlet bowl. I bought this at Osakaya, a long-established confectionery shop. They also have a store in Sado. It is a baked confectionery with cream puffs and raisins soaked in liquor called Budou Kikou sandwiched between them. If you go to Niigata, please try it. Thank you for watching until the end!

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