- Shiizaki Suwa Shrine
Shiizaki Suwa Shrine
Facility Basic Information
- Address
- 724 Harakuro, Sado, Niigata 952-0016
- Transport Access
- Ryotsu Port Approx 5 minutes by car
- Nearest bus stop
- Shiizaki Onsen Iriguchi (Minamisen [South Line]) Approx. 3 minutes on foot from bus stop
- Parking
- Available
Nearby Spots
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Ryokan (Japanese-style Inn) Hot Spring Outdoor bath Private bath Use of bathing facilities onlyA hotel of the legend of the Japanese crested ibis and outdoor baths: Kiraku
Sado Green Hotel Kiraku stands on the heights of Shiizaki, facing Lake Kamo. You can relax in a variety of hot spa baths varying from large bathing rooms with a panoramic view on the top floor (hotel guests only), Yurakunagaya (a private outdoor bath for hotel guests only), to outdoor baths "Toki no Maiyu" (one-day bathing available). Sado Green Hotel Kiraku serves seasonal fresh dishes prepared from fish caught from the Fishery Association every morning and oysters harvested in Lake Kamo.
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Ryokan (Japanese-style Inn) Hot Spring Use of bathing facilities onlyThe inn of the setting sun and lake: Aokiya
Aokiya stands at the top of the hill overlooking Lake Kamo, and all guestrooms have a sea view. The sun setting behind Osado Mountains while turning the lake into a beautiful orange colour is exceptionally memorable. Dishes prepared mainly from seafood caught from the local sea surrounding Sado are delicious. Shiizaki Onsen's natural hot spa water, which was used for healing by the toki, the Japanese crested ibis, eases your fatigue. The Aokiya is a perfect place for a casual stroll and relaxation as it is close to Shiizaki Park and noh theatre stage.
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Ryokan (Japanese-style Inn) Hot Spring Outdoor bath Private bath Use of bathing facilities onlyHotel New Katsura
Hotel New Katsura is superbly located on the lakeside, close to the sea. Standing on the heights of the Shiizaki Onsen hot spring village, with an abundance of hot spring water, Hotel New Katsura provides large bathrooms for men and women, as well as, two outdoor bathrooms and a private outdoor bath. Baths are also open for day-trip visitors. Hotel New Katsura treats you to meals only available in Sado, prepared using seafood sourced from the local Ryotsu market, Koshihikari rice harvested in the rice paddies in front of the hotel, and the vegetables grown with utmost care by the hotel staff members.
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OtherA gravesite of Kita Ikki
Shokoji Temple, close to Kita' birthplace in the Ryotsu Minato area, is a temple for deceased ancestors of the Kita family. His tomb is situated in the Aoyama Cemetary of Shokoji Temple, overlooking the rural landscape of Harakuro (Shiizaki). Although Kita Ikki was a leading thinker and socialist from the Meiji to early Showa times (early 20th century), many people still visit and lay flowers on his grave.
Stores where you can eat and drink nearby
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Tea House/Coffee ShopcaMoco café Lake ASOBi
caMoco café Lake ASOBi is a boathouse on the shore of Lake Kamo. The 70-year-old boathouse was renovated, and the thick beams on the ceiling, which give a sense of strength, have been kept intact. The café offers a relaxed atmosphere with large windows overlooking Lake Kamo, and serves dishes that make use of local ingredients, such as pasta using oysters from Lake Kamo and a salmon lunch.
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Casual Eatery Izakaya (Japanese-style pub) Fish Dishes Tempura/Deep-Fried DishesKitchen Yorokonde
Yorokonde serves dishes prepared using carefully selected ingredients such as fresh fish sourced at local markets and Sado rice grown with heart-and-soul, as well as Sado's local sake. You can taste "Sattobi," a Sado specialty dish made from grounded flying fish, which originated at this restaurant. Yorokonde will satisfy every guest, whether from inside or outside Sado Island.
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Casual Eatery Light mealPot stickers & coffee Oni Café
Oni Café is a coffee shop serving locally loved handmade potstickers, which were passed down from a longtime ramen shop after it closed its doors. Enjoy chatting with the owner who has a deep affection for Ondeko (deity [oni
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Kappo Japanese Fine Cuisine at a counter Fish Dishes SushiSushi Uoshu
The restaurant has been located near Ryotsu Port for about 50 years, and was renovated in 2022 in a modern Japanese-style space with a relaxed atmosphere, where you can taste fresh local fish from Sado Island that the owner has connoisseurs at the market. The "Tuna Sankan Set" is Uoshu's top recommendation, offering chutoro (medium fatty tuna), otoro (large fatty tuna), and akami (red tuna) all at once from Yamayako, a specialized middle wholesaler in Toyosu that purchases seasonal tuna from all over the country! Enjoy the consistent taste that is carefully prepared.