Ryokan Kamome-so
The inn is located within walking distance from Ogi Harbor where ferry boats from Naoetsu Harbor land. It's also walking distance from the EC venues, so you'll be able to get the most out of the three-day festival using the inn as your base. "We want our guests to enjoy Japan and Sado as much as possible," the owner says. The rooms and meals are Japanese-style, but they will also accommodate the needs of vegetarians. The inn is also well known in the area for their hot springs. Many people from the nearby area come here for a soak. When you see them, greet them with "kon-nichiwa" during the day, and "konbanwa" in the evening.
Since the owner also serves as the branch manager of Sado Tourism Association, he is quite knowledgeable about how to get the most out of EC. He's seen here in a Hokusetsu (Sado's local sake brand) T-shirt standing in front of a photo of Japanese crested ibis, scheduled for return to the wild in the fall on Sado. He said he bought his T-shirt at an EC market.
A meal filled with goods from Sado is one of the things to look forward to during your stay at the inn. Sherbet with southern Sado's Okesa persimmon is smooth and refreshingly sweet. Bon appetite!
The comforting view of trees outside the far window greets you as you enter the inn. The hot springs are to the right. Hotel guests and people from the neighborhood who come to soak in the hot springs mingle as they find a relaxing moment here.
If the inside bath feels too hot, try the open-air bath. Sauna and Jacuzzi are also available. Bathing is a favorite pastime of Japanese people.