Sado Eco-Tour Guide

Enormous trees in virgin forest. Undeveloped woodland where toki (Japanese crested ibis) used to live. A walk off the beaten track on Sado.

Guides are members of the Sado Eco-tourism Association and focus on the conservation and recycling of regional resources.

Contact: Sado Tourist Association
Open: 8:30-17:00
Post code: 952-0014
Address: 353 Ryotsu Minato, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture (inside Sado Kisen Ryotsu Port Terminal)
TEL: 0259-27-5000
FAX: 0259-23-5030
E-mail: info@visitsado.com
URL: http://sado-eco.com

Model Itinerary: Mysterious nature "Trekking through virgin forest and groves of giant Japanese cedars (sugi) "

This superb tour visits Niigata University's research forest where numbers are limited to 16 trekkers per day. Our specialist guides will show you the virgin forest of gigantic sugi nurtured by the unique natural environment where some trees have a diameter of over 2m and others have been gnarled by wind and snow.
Time required: Full day or half day (varies depending on course) .
Area covered: All of Sado
Tour period: Varies depending on course (starting June 21, 2008) .
Tour method: Walking (taxi or other means of transport to base) .
Tour fee: Varies depending on course.
Reservation: 3 days in advance.
Remarks: All courses include environmental conservation fees and numbers are limited to reduce the impact on the places visited. Please see the "fun plan" for details about contents of hiking and trekking courses. There are plans to offer more casual courses in future and also to include courses connected with historical and cultural themes.