【佐渡島】絶景と美食の極上旅｜ホテル大佐渡プレミアム＋ロイヤルスイート滞在記
This video shows a trip to Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, the largest remote island on the Sea of Japan coast. We are flying from Osaka’s Itami Airport, where we stayed the night before, to Niigata Airport. It ‘s a Canadian-made DHC8, a mid-size plane with about 80 to 90 seats. Powerful turbopropeller engines take us skyward in no time. It takes about an hour and five minutes to get from Osaka to Niigata. A total of 13 flights a day are operated by three airlines: ANA, JAL, and IBEX Airlines. Flying over Toyama Prefecture The Noto Peninsula can be seen across Toyama Bay. As Niigata Airport comes into view on the left side of the mouth of the Aganogawa River, we begin preparations for landing. After passing over the Aganogawa River, we turn around and head towards the airport. Arrived at Niigata Airport Niigata Airport serves not only domestic flights but also international flights to Taiwan, South Korea, and China. We decided to take a taxi from the airport to Niigata Port. We waited a bit at the taxi stand, but it took about 15 minutes to get to Niigata Port. Head to the platform on the third floor. Two types of ferry service run from Niigata Port to Ryotsu Port on
Sado Island: a car ferry and a jetfoil. The car ferry takes two and a half hours, while the jetfoil takes one hour and seven minutes to get to the island. We made a reservation online in advance on the Sado Kisen website, and then we picked up our tickets at this ticket machine. We were a little worried because they didn’t accept international credit cards online. Our reservation was saved, we paid for our tickets at the ticket machine,
and our boarding passes with reserved seating were issued. This time we’re heading to Sado Island by jetfoil. Jetfoils generate lift with underwater wings, allowing the hull to rise above the water and travel like a fighter jet. Jetfoils are high-speed vessels, so passengers must fasten seat belts while traveling, just like in an airplane. The safety leaflet includes instructions on wearing seat belts and life jackets. The cabins on board are two-story. We slowly leave the shore and set sail. The speed picks up and the boat starts to lift up. It feels more like an airplane than a boat. Sado Island now appears large. The mountains are higher than we imagined. The waves were calm that day, and the ship arrived safely at Ryotsu Port on Sado Island with almost no rocking. After disembarking the jetfoil, we walk along the corridor leading to the terminal building. Sado Island Tourist Information Map clearly shows tourist spots There’s a shopping mall called “Sea Town Sado.” There are many shops selling various specialties of Sado Island. When you go outside, you’ll see a Sado Okesa Bon Odori doll standing there. Sado Island’s Ryotsu Port Terminal is an important gateway for travelling to Sado, packed with the island’s charm. We headed to the hotel in the rental car we reserved at Ryotsu Port.
It’s about a 50-minute drive. After about 30-40 minutes of driving, you’ll reach the coastline of Mano Bay. It’s a 7-8 minute drive along the beautiful coastline. The weather was great and the views were amazing! The hotel we’ll be staying at, Hotel Osado, is now in sight. It stands overlooking the Sea of Japan from the cliffs of Kasugazaki National Park, one of Sado’s most scenic spots. This is a wonderfully located hotel. When we arrived, the hotel staff greeted us at the driveway. The hotel we will be staying at this time, Hotel O-Sado, is a long-established hotel in Sado that opened in 1964. The hotel was renewed in spring 2023 as a modern Japanese ryokan where the sea will soothe your soul. When you pass through the first entrance door, you will be greeted by a scene that combines a large water basin with the sea, and you will be amazed. Beyond the water basin, a beautiful view of the Sea of Japan unfolds. The entrance doors are arranged in multiple layers, creating a luxurious design. The second set of automatic doors leads to the outer corridor. Stones from the Sado Gold Mine are displayed and displayed along the walkway. Through this door and another one, you enter the building. It’s a very spacious, high-ceilinged, open lobby lounge. A lounge with a spectacular view of the Sea of Japan There were about 10 sets of tables and chairs. The reception desk is at the back. This is where you check in. Welcome drink menu: draft beer, sparkling wine, wine, sake We have a wide selection of juices, oolong tea, coffee, etc. We ordered sparkling red wine, which we are interested in. The other one is Sapporo Sorachi draft beer.
The fine foam looks delicious. The afternoon sun makes for a beautiful view. Pitchers of orange juice, apple juice, oolong tea, and iced coffee are lined up on the bar counter. There’s also a coffee machine. Fine sake from all five breweries in Sado Island is available in 1.8L bottles. It looks like you can compare the flavors. There are barrel-shaped wine servers.
They pour sparkling wine, red wine, and white wine. We were interested in trying out sake tasting, so we asked and they brought us five different types of glasses. From left: Shinryo, Tenryohai, Hokusetsu, Kinkaku, Manotsuru Each sake has its own unique flavor, and they’re all delicious. It seems that the lounge also occasionally hosts professional piano performances. The views are picturesque. In front of the basin is the ever-popular foot bath. From the lounge and foot baths, you can watch the sun set over the horizon of the Sea of Japan. We will be escorted to our room by someone. It seems that Kyogen performances are also held here. There’s a shop halfway down the hallway leading to the elevator. The counter in front sells Sado’s specialty rice flour financiers. Top 5 souvenirs A variety of Sado’s famous sake and local specialties are lined up. There’s a large public bath up ahead. There are three private baths at the end of the corridor on the right. We were given permission to filming the large public baths. Through the large round window in the changing room, overlooking the open-air bath. You can see the Sea of Japan though it. There are five sinks. We have a wide selection of skin and hair products. The hair dryer is made by Koizumi. There’s a shampoo bar where you can choose your favorite shampoo and conditioner. The hot springs in the large baths are Kasugazaki Onsen, known for their skin-beautifying properties and fatigue-relieving properties. There are about 20 washing stations with showers. There is also a dry sauna, which is open from 3pm to 11pm. A very spacious indoor bath with a large glass window overlooking the Sea of Japan. There are washing stations on this side, too. You can go out to the open-air bath from here. An open-air bath with a panoramic view of the Sea of Japan. You can soothe your body and mind while gazing at the majestic blue ocean. There ‘s also a cold bath at the back.
Take the elevator to our room. Get off the elevator on the seventh floor, the top floor. All rooms are oceanfront, so you can expect a spectacular view from every room. The room for the first night is a premium suite on the top floor with an open-air hot spring bath. This is the finest room at Hotel Osado. It was renovated in spring 2024. It is a spacious room with a terrace and an area of 108 sqm, and the entrance hall has a spacious layout. The shoe locker next to the spacious guest room entrance can be used as a bench. There are toilets next to the entrance. It’s spacious and has a hand washing counter. It’s a Washlet, a toilet with an automatic lid. There’s also a washing machine with a drum dryer. When you step into the room, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a sophisticated and relaxing space. A relaxing living room with a stylish TV cabinet covering one wall. The bedroom is next to the living room. Large wall-mounted smart TV Lounge chairs and ottomans, large L-shaped sofa and sturdy round center table A patterned ceiling and indirect lighting create a soft glow. The hotel staff opened the curtains and the sunlight poured in. The spacious living area is flanked by two bedrooms. It was arranged so that people could relax and watch TV.
L-shaped sofa, lounge chair and ottoman There’s a round table in the middle. There’s also a microwave. It can heat up lunches and snacks. A bottle of Sado deep sea water Inside the box is a delicious green tea. This is a Balmuda electric kettle. UCC coffee maker The box contains several types of coffee capsules, creamers, and sugar sticks. There’s a JBL Bluetooth speaker under the TV. Let me check the shelf under the TV. The top drawer holds cups and saucers. In the drawer below, there are various glasses and a sommelier knife. At the bottom are Japanese teacups and tea trays. Four wine glasses Four champagne glasses Ice bucket and four stemless glasses, coasters and stirrers. Security box The door next to it contained Rolling cleaner Below that, there are mosquito coils and vapes. There’s also a workspace to the left of the TV. There are various charging cables available in the workspace drawer. A large freezer and refrigerator in the shelves. Everything is inclusive. The freezer contains three kinds of ice cream and ice The fridge is stocked with sparkling wine, sake, Perrier beer, and canned Chuhai. It contains ginger ale, coke, fruit juice, barley tea, etc. There’s also a dining area. Rice flour financiers are available as a welcome treat. One bedroom has two beds and a wall-mounted TV. There’s a closet in the bedroom. A bathtub is prepared in the closet, and in the top drawer are Yukata, Tabi socks, and nightwear. In the drawer below, there’s a bathrobe and a laundry bag. The other bedroom has a double bed. There’s a closet here too, with similar amenities. Let’s go out to the terrace. Spacious private terrace There’s a daybed at the back big enough for two people to lie down on. Outdoor chairs, ottomans and tables. The outdoor bath is connected to the guest rooms by a sliding door. The view of the Sea of Japan from the top floor is amazing. Let ‘s take a look at the bathroom. It has a vanity with a large mirror and two sinks. Above the sink are a magnifying mirror, a hairdryer, glass hand soap, and hand towels. There are bathrobes hanging on hangers in the bathroom too. On the shelf next to it are an hourglass, a small box, a tissue box, and various amenities. Inside the box was a sewing kit and some band-aids. Amenities include a hairbrush and mouthwash. Toothbrush Cotton set Shower cap Body towel Shaving ReFa hair dryer On the bathroom counter are OSAJI skincare products and hand soap. There’s also a chair. Various towels on the shelf under the sink Two types of ReFa hair irons are also available. There are bath towels hanging on the wall. Let ‘s take a look at the shower room. The washing area is equipped with a chair with backrest, and is higher than usual, making it easier to use. OSAJI bath amenities are provided This is an open-air hot spring bath. The open-air hot spring bath overlooking the Sea of Japan offers a spectacular view that you won’t find anywhere else. The hot spring in the guest room’s open-air bath is one of the two hot springs at this inn, Aikawa Nagate Misaki Onsen. It’s mildly alkaline and gentle on the skin, and is said to have a great effect on skin beauty. It’s sunset time, the sun sinking into the open horizon.
Just beautiful! Dinner will be served in a large private dining room on the third floor. A Japanese meal made with plenty of Sado ingredients. Suite guests can choose between a Japanese-style meal in their private room or a buffet in the dining room. The aperitif is a juice made from apples from Nishimikawa, Sado, and Okesa
persimmons, mixed with vinegar. The drinks menu includes five types of beer, two types of shochu, and a wide selection of Sado sake. We started with Sapporo Amber Yebisu Premium Amber. First up was the hairy crab. There’s crab eggs underneath. We dip it in crab vinegar. Next up is pufferfish milt chawanmushi. Crab meat with bekko sauce. The soy sauce for the next sashimi is Aikawa soy sauce from Sado, which has a slightly sweet taste. The middle one is seaweed salt and sesame oil. The one on the right is Sado Ponzu, made with flying fish stock. A beautiful, colorful sashimi dish was brought out. The one on the far left is a yellowtail amberjack. The one in the foreground is medium fatty tuna. The thing behind the cucumber is a cucumber. It also has a cucumber head. Sweet shrimp and sea bream Turban shells and wakame seaweed in a glass container We ordered a tasting of Daiginjo sake from three breweries in Sado. Seafood Gratin It’s filled with lots of seafood, including shrimp and surf clams. Seafood hotpot.
It’s a soup made with shrimp stock. The seafood ingredients are sea bream, salmon, shrimp, and scallops. A bouillabaisse-like soup is cooked with seafood and vegetables in a pot on a tabletop stove. It ‘s boiling. The fresh seafood and vegetables were delicious with the dashi broth. The meat dish is Murakami beef. Served with a bowl of colorful vegetable salad. The condiments are ponzu sauce, wasabi, and lemon salt. The meat is grilled on a hot plate with butter. Murakami beef was raised in Murakami City, Sekikawa Village, and Tainai City.
It’s Niigata beef of A4/B4 grade or higher. It has a sweet taste that is highly acclaimed nationwide. Sado Koshihikari rice Grilled Japanese flounder with miso The miso flavor of the flounder goes perfectly with rice. In a large bowl Miso soup with half a snow crab. For dessert, top left is roasted green tea mousse. Melon cake on the plate in the foreground, melon on the far right. The dinner, which made generous use of Sado’s seafood, vegetables, and fruits, was delicious and very satisfying. The next morning, we went to the open-air hot spring bath in my room. The hot spring water was a pleasant wake-up call. There’s nothing more luxurious than relaxing in a hot spring while gazing at the blue sky and sea of Sado. We also reserved a private bath this morning, so we’ll go and check it out. We reserved a private Taraibune tub bath. A variety of towels and amenities are provided, as well as hairdryers. Hotel Osado’s original skin care products are placed on the sink. The hair dryer is Nobby by Tescom Professional Protect Ion. Various amenities are provided, including bath caps, hair ties, cotton balls, hairbrushes, cotton swabs, and razors. There are three private baths: the Tarai-bune, Akadamaishi, and Atebi (Sado Cypress) baths. This is the Tarai-bune-shaped bath. There’s a washing area with a chair. Hotel Osado’s original hand and face soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash are provided. You can look down on the Sea of Japan from the round tub bathtub. A hot spring at Aikawa Nagate Misaki Onsen. This is a hypertonic, slightly alkaline cold mineral spring containing a variety of minerals, providing a mild bathing sensation. We took a look at Atebi no Yu. A similar wash area with a bathtub edge made of Atebi (Sado cypress). The bathtub seems a little larger. We also took a look at the Akadamaishi no Yu. The Akadama stone placed at the spout is a hard rock made of iron and quartz, bonded together under high heat and pressure, and mined in the Akadama area of Sado City. Its beautiful red color makes it one of Japan’s three most famous stones. The spacious bathtub offers a spectacular view of the Sea of Japan. We’ll be having dinner in the same private room. Breakfast is a basket meal and a hotpot with fish and tofu. In addition to sashimi, tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), simmered dishes, and pickles, it also comes with many small side dishes, making for a beautifully colored meal. Sado milk and Sado Nishimikawa apple juice Braised eggplant Salted squid Nanjing tofu Igoneri seaweed topped with sesame sauce. The yellow bowl contains squid and cod roe. On the brown rectangular plate in the back are grilled redfish, salmon, and mackerel. Rolled omelet and grated daikon radish with soy sauce The sashimi is tuna and yellowtail. Squid and radish stew with Japanese pepper buds Steam rises from freshly cooked rice in a clay pot. It’s rice grown in terraced fields in Sado, in a place called Tatsuja. It’s very fragrant and sweet rice. Miso soup Hot pot with lots of seafood After-meal fruit: kiwi and orange The chopstick rests and coasters are made of bamboo by locals from Sado, giving them a unique charm. Coffee after dinner. We came to the lobby to head out for sightseeing in Sado. There’s a foot bath outside the lobby lounge. There are plenty of towels to dry your feet. The chairs are arranged so that you can see the water basin on the left. There’s a foot bath at the foot of the chair. You can watch the fire sink into the horizon beyond the basin. There are lounge chairs in the back where you can relax and enjoy the view. A beautifully landscaped garden offers a breathtaking view. In the morning, the water is calm and clear all the way to the bottom. The first stop on our tour was Ogi Port, located at the southern tip of Sado. It ‘s nearly an hour’s drive from the hotel. We booked a tour called “Sado Island Adventures! Kotoura Cave Tour” in advance. From here, we board the Rikiya Kanko Kisen motorboat and enjoy thescenery of the Ogi Peninsula. The ride takes about 30 minutes. We were blessed with beautiful weather and the emerald green sea was beautiful. A high-speed motorboat speeds across the ocean in an exhilarating way. First, we arrived at Kotoura Cave, also known as the”Blue Cave.” Kotoura Cave is the largest lava cave in Sado Island, and when the sun shines through it, the sea glows a beautiful blue. The clarity of the water and the geography are both amazing. It’s truly a blue cave. It seems that there are also tours available where you can go deep into the depths in a sea kayak and enjoy the fantastic scenery. The next stop was the cove at Mushiya. The water surface shines beautifully and the transparency is exceptionally high. It’s a mysterious cove. There are only a few ways to reach this cove, so it was a valuable experience. The hole in the inlet looks like the character for eight, so it is said to be the “Hachimoji” (left eight characters) written by Kobo Daishi. Feeling the refreshing sea breeze, we return to the dock. The pilot driving the motorboat kindly posed for us. After the motorboat tour, we took a Taraibune tub boat at the same dock. The boat woman moves the oar back and forth to row. We move at a pretty good speed. At one point, she asked us if we wanted to try rowing, so we tried, but it didn’t go very well. It takes skill to steer a tub boat in a straight line, and this boat woman has 20 years of experience. We decided to stop by a place called Shukunegi for lunch. This port town developed in the late 19th century, and the townscape retains a strong resemblance to that time. There is a restaurant called “Oryori Anaguchi” in Shukunegi, and we decided to have lunch there. We can enjoy French cuisine made with ingredients from Sado at the residence of the Sado Izaemon family, a trading ship owner. They’re closed on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays, but luckily they were open that day. It has the appearance of a traditional building reminiscent of an old Japanese house. Please take off your shoes and put on slippers at the entrance. Surprisingly, the interior is spacious and has plenty of seating. We were shown to a room with a great view of the backyard and courtyard. A Wajima lacquer tray is placed. We decided to order the lunch course. There is Course A, where you choose one of three main dishes, and Course B, where you have all three. The amuse-bouche was chilled watermelon gazpacho. It was a refreshing mix of Nishimikawa watermelon, cucumber, garlic, and igoneri. The next dish is new potato potage. They put the Igoneri in the middle, pour olive oil over it, and mix in rosemary. We use Wajima lacquerware. Chewy homemade bread The next dish is grilled Sado tuna. Eggplant compote and shiso leaves underneath.
Garnished with herbs such as arugula. The main fish dish is black sea bream caught in Sado. Bouillabaisse sauce with zucchini underneath and sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor. The main meat dish is marinated pork shank, wrapped with turban shells, and grilled. It’s served with asparagus from Sado, and the sauce is made with blueberries from Sado. Fig ice cream for dessert. It was a variety called King, and it was green, fully ripe, and sweet. Below is a cold risotto made with sweetly simmered koshihikari rice from Shukunegi. The white stuff is meringue, and then there’s crumble on top. It seems they have a great selection of alcohol as well.
But we couldn’t drink it because we were driving. The second floor of the main building, built in the Edo period, serves as an exhibition room. A quaint and relaxing Japanese-style room with high ceilings. A hanging scroll and antique ornaments are displayed in the alcove. It seems to be a restaurant that has won various awards. We came across this restaurant by chance, and we were very pleased with the French cuisine, which made use of local ingredients. When you exit Anaguchi, you’ll see the old post office building in front of you. Built in 1921, it’s one of the few Western-style buildings. The center of Shukunegi has been designated as a nationally important preservation district for groups of traditional buildings. We’ll take a little walk. This is Kanekoya, the home of a shipwright. It was built in the early 19th century, during the heyday of Shukunegi. This is the home of Shukunegi’s wealthy Seikuro. It was the mansion of a successful shipowner, built in the mid-19th century. The narrow, winding stone-paved streets and aged wooden-walled houses create a retro feel. We head out to the port via Sesuda-koji, the road that runs through the center of town. Leaving Shukunegi behind, we head north. On the way, we stopped at a power spot called “Benten Rock.” It is said that Benzaiten appears to be holding a biwa, and so the shrine is dedicated to her. Further north, you’ll find Sado’s Moai statue, “Hitotsu-iwa (Tateiwa).” Unlike the Moai statues of Easter Island, they are not man-made.
They are truly natural formations. If you go back to Mano Bay, you’ll find Sawada Beach. Apparently “Ameya Pier” is a popular spot. It’s a popular beach with calm, shallow waters. Next, we visited the historic Sado Gold Mine. Sado Gold Mine was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on July 27, 2024. This is a rare recognition of Japan’s gold mines, which have continued to use advanced artisanal mining and refining techniques for over 250 years. We’ll buy tickets and explore the two mines. Let ‘s start with the tunnel called Doyuko. The Doyuko Tunnel was a modernized mining tunnel that was in use from the Meiji period until the first year of the Meiji Restoration (1989). The course is about 1.7 km long and can be completed in about 40 minutes. It ‘s cool and refreshing inside the tunnel. This appears to be the route to one of the Sado Gold Mine constituent assets called “Doyu-no-Warito.” This is a tunnel left behind by a minecart. “Doyu-no-Warito” is the site of an iconic open-cut mine at the Sado Gold Mine. As they dug through the giant fungal veins, a V-shaped formation formed on the summit, making it look as if the mountain had split in two. The Takato Pit was one of the mining facilities at the Sado Gold Mine, and played a central role until the mine closed in 1989. It has been designated a National Important Cultural Property. At the end of the corridor is the entrance to a shop selling a variety of souvenirs related to the gold mine. Stacks of gold
If it’s genuine, the total value is said to be 53.75 billion yen. Next , we’ll explore the Soutayu Mine. The tunnel is quite deep, and you have to go down a long staircase. There are various explanations about the gold mine along the way. These are hand-carved tunnels that were excavated in the early Edo period. There are realistic figures that recreate the mining operations of the time. The tunnels are shaped like chess pieces, a characteristic of Edo-period mining, and many tunnels, inclined shafts, smoke vents, etc. remain. In addition to the mining process, there is also an exhibit on “Yawaragi,” a Shinto ritual to soften the hard rock. After leaving the mine, you cross a bridge to reach the museum. This is the Sado Gold Mine Museum. The first exhibition room faithfully recreates the working conditions at the Sado Gold Mine during the Edo period, as depicted in the “Sado Gold Mine Picture Scroll.” The second exhibition room displays rare Sado koban (small coins) and picture scrolls. Here, there’s an exhibit where you can hold an actual gold bar and feel its weight. It was much heavier than we expected. Typical Sado gold and silver ore is said to be extremely high quality, with over 100 grams of gold and 1 kilogram of silver per ton. Next to the prefectural road, there are remains of an entrance leading to the nationally designated historic site, “Soutayu Mine,” which we visited earlier. After visiting Sado Gold Mine, we’ll return to the lodging. Hotel Oosado is about a 10-minute drive away. Our room for the second night was the Royal Suite on the top floor. This is the largest room in the hotel, measuring 129 square meters. This room was renovated in the summer of 2024. The living room is directly in front of you as you enter the entrance. The TV area in the back is the same as in the Premium Suite. There’s a sofa set and a large table in the foreground. It’s very spacious, and the large windows overlook the Sea of Japan. There’s also a lounge chair and a side table. Next to the TV is a microwave and refrigerator. The contents of the refrigerator are the same as those in the premium suite. The door to the left of the TV leads to the powder room. This one also has a double-bowl sink, and it’s larger than the premium suite. Amenities are the same as in the Premium Suite. This bath is made of cypress. The views of the southern coastline are spectacular. The entire bathroom is covered in cypress. Next to the bathtub is a sign that says “Ancient Cypress.” The bathroom next to the bedroom is luxuriously appointed with marble flooring. This is one of the two bedrooms, with two beds. There ‘s a large TV and a workspace. Entering through the entrance, there is a 4.5 tatami Japanese-style room on the right. The door to the Japanese-style room opens into a large closet. Beyond the Japanese-style room is the second bedroom. There’s a TV, a lounge chair, a side table, and plenty of space. To the right of the entrance is the laundry and small kitchen. A Sharp drum-type washer-dryer is provided. The mini-kitchen is fully equipped with cooking utensils and tableware. The aperitif is yukari (perilla). The first sake we tried was Obata Brewery’s “Manotsuru” Daiginjo. It’s apparently been chosen as Air France’s first-class drink. The first thing they brought out was hairy crabs. They say they can catch both horse crabs and hairy crabs even in summer. The glass container in front of you contains hairy crab eggs. They’re delicious. Clear soup with sea bream, fresh wakame seaweed and shiitake mushrooms The landlady was kind enough to serve us dinner on the second night, sharing information about local ingredients and local knowledge. It’s a Wajima lacquerware piece with a really intricate pattern. Almost all of our sashimi comes from Sado. Nanban shrimp and Hokkaido scallops And next to it was a yellowtail amberjack. The fish in the foreground on the right is a red snapper, and the one in the middle is a tuna similar to fatty tuna. The one on the left is a flounder. Local Aikawa soy sauce Next up is the Usui bean bun, with silver bean paste around it. Next up is the rare Sado beef prosciutto It ‘s a salad made with vegetables from Sado. We have “Sae” from Tenryohai Brewery. This is also a Daiginjo. Next up is abalone shabu-shabu. We’ll be serving shabu-shabu abalone that’s so fresh we could eat it as sashimi. The pot is boiling. Let’s try shabu-shabu with a piece of abalone. It looks delicious! Next to a bowl of healthy koshihikari rice, there’s rice flour sukiyaki. In the process of making Daiginjo sake, the rice is polished. Then, they used the flour to make dumplings and made it into Suiton soup. Grilled salmon is also served with the rice. Dessert was lemon jelly sorbet and matcha rice balls. The one on the far right is a cheesecake filled with Okesa persimmon bean paste. Finally, we have some roasted green tea. The menu was completely different from the first night, so we were able to enjoy a dinner with a completely different atmosphere. We were also impressed with the hospitality by the landlady. After dinner, we went to see a performance of Sado Island’s traditional Ondeko drumming in the lobby. Ondeko is a traditional performance that is still live on in 120 communities on the island. The demons’ dances and the way they beat the drums are all subtly different, so no two are exactly alike. He’ll be replaced by a white demon midway through. The faces of the demons are all very unique, but the demons of Sado generally don’t have horns. The final dance involves repeated drum beats.
The drummer and the demon dancer are in perfect sync. After dinner, we took a bus tour to see the illuminated Kitazawa Flotation Plant. The Kitazawa Flotation Plant Ruins is a former ore-dressing plant for the Sado Gold Mine and has been designated as a component of an important cultural landscape. The flotation method used in copper production was applied to the extraction of gold and silver, becoming the first in Japan to be put into practical use. During the war, a large-scale investment was made in facilities to increase production, and the plant was touted as “the largest flotation plant in East Asia.” Since 2018, it has been lit up at night during the tourist season. It’s a truly magical sight. This ruins is said to have been used to filter and concentrate gold and silver from muddy water using a conical concentrator with a diameter of 50 meters. When we returned to the inn, a midnight snack was served. Inari sushi was served on this day. We took a walk around Kasugazaki, a cape just across the ocean from the hotel. The cliffs at the tip mean you can’t go any further, but you can enjoy some breathtaking views. A sumptuous plate greets you at breakfast. We’ll have it as shabu-shabu later. The staff put the pot on the fire. Orange juice and milk from Sado Simmered horse mackerel Salmon marinated in salted rice malt and squid somen noodles under a leaf Dried scallops marinated in wasabi Dashi-maki egg with grilled miso-marinated salmon next to it. Simmered minced pumpkin Takiawase (assorted dishes) Sea bream and salt soup, clear soup The sashimi is tuna and yellowtail. The first pot we put on the fire started to boil. We’ll have some yellowtail shabu-shabu. For dessert, we had fruit yogurt with kiwi, orange, raspberry, etc. We’ll have coffee with dessert. After breakfast, we decided to take another bath in our room. The smell of fresh cypress is soothing. The view of the Sea of Japan while soaking in a cypress bath is amazing! When we checked out, we received a souvenir: a sweet called Sado Le Recce Tart. The landlady came to see us off. A comfortable and cozy room with an ocean view. A large public bath, an open-air bath, a private bath, and a pleasant hot spring bath in the guest room. The Ondeko drumming event and the night tour to the Kitazawa Flotation Plant ruins were all part of the extensive service, and we were able to spend a truly luxurious time. The warm hospitality of the staff was what made this hotel so wonderful. What did you think of this video? This channel features videos about travel, accommodation, sightseeing, dining, and more. We will be posting videos that will be helpful for your travels, so please subscribe and click the like button. We’d be happy if you could leave a comment too. Thank you for watching until the end.
7月に日本海最大の島、新潟県の佐渡島に行ってきました。
佐渡島は2024年7月27日に「佐渡島の金山」として世界文化遺産に登録されました。
今回は紺碧の海を眼下に望む全室オーシャンビューの連泊型温泉リゾートホテル大佐渡のプレミアムスイートとロイヤルスイートに宿泊した様子を動画にしました。
歴史のある佐渡の老舗ホテルですが、2024年に和モダンに改装されたスイートルームはとても広々としていて素敵で、快適な滞在をすることができました。
日本海を見渡しながら愉しめる温泉、ホテルで開催されるイベント、佐渡の地元素材を活かしたお料理、女将さんを始め、スタッフの方々のホスピタリティーなど全てが素晴らしく、また訪れたいと思う素敵なホテルでした。
佐渡金山、モーターボートクルーズやたらい舟などの観光も併せてお楽しみ下さい。
今後も宿泊したホテルや旅館、レストランなどの動画を随時アップしていきますのでそれらも是非ご視聴ください。
HOTEL OOSADO（ホテル大佐渡） ウェブサイト：
https://hotel-oosado.jp/
佐渡汽船 ウェブサイト：
https://www.sadokisen.co.jp/
さど観光ナビ ウェブサイト：
https://www.visitsado.com/
佐渡金山 ウェブサイト：
https://www.sado-kinzan.com/
お料理 あなぐち ウェブサイト：
https://www.anaguchi.com/
サドベンチャー ウェブサイト：
https://www.enjoysado.net/
プレイリスト 日本のホテル・旅館・レストラン・観光：
プレイリスト アメリカのホテル・レストラン・観光：
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0:00 オープニング
5:40 ホテル大佐渡チェックイン
9:49 プレミアムスイートお部屋紹介
16:37 1泊目の夕食
21:03 貸切風呂
23:00 1泊目の朝食
25:29 佐渡観光
27:49 宿根木でのランチ
33:16 佐渡金山
36:16 ロイヤルスイートお部屋紹介
38:49 2泊目の夕食
42:02 鬼太鼓
42:58 北沢浮遊選鉱場跡ライトアップ
44:11 2泊目の朝食
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