- Hachiman Wakamiya Shrine
Hachiman Wakamiya Shrine
A Shinto shrine in the Minato area, for watching the departure and arrival of vessels
Called "Wakamiya-san", Hachiman Wakamiya Shrine is familiar to locals in the Ryotsu Minato area. Every year on the 5th of May, Minato Matsuri, the most important annual festival at the shrine, takes place. Along Wakamiya Street, fisherman's good-haul banners (used to indicate a good catch) are hoisted and flutter, and a mikoshi (portable shrine) is carried, bounced and shaken through the street in a wild procession. It is a distinctly heated, port-town festival. Within the grounds of the shrine, along with the Main Hall, there is a hall enshrining Tenmanten Shrine, Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine and Otokai Shrine together, and a monument built in memory of the Kita brothers, Ikki and Reikichi.
Facility Basic Information
- Address
- 213-3 Ryotsu Minato, Sado, Niigata 952-0014
- Transport Access
- Ryotsu Port Approx 3 minutes by car
- Nearest bus stop
- Sado-shi Ryoutsu Shisho （Honsen [Main Line]） Approx. 1 minute on foot from bus stop
- Parking
- Not Available
Nearby Spots
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guesthouse ZINK
Just a four-minute walk from Ryotsu Port, ZINK offers the ideal position for your Sado getaway—close enough to check in right after getting off the ferry. It’s perfect for active travelers looking to make the most of the island in limited time. Drop off your bags and set out light and easy for sightseeing, or enjoy local sake and seasonal flavors at nearby restaurants in the evening. A great base for exploring the island.
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Ryokan (Japanese-style Inn)Kanazawaya Ryokan
Kanazawaya Ryokan is: - an inn where you can stay even if you come to Sado on the last ferry. - an inn which is conveniently located so you can take the first ferry. - an antique inn with a deep history. A popular inn with great access to the Sado Kisen Ferry Terminal.
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Gift ShopsSea Town Shopping Street
Sea Town Shopping Street is attached to Sado Kisen's Ryotsu Ferry Terminal. Souvenir shops, including Sado Kisen Shoji (0259-27-5673), Ebisu Shoji (0259-27-5007), and Nakamise Kanko (0259-23-3335), are lined up on either side of the street. They offer an extensive variety of Sado souvenirs, such as local sake, seafood, famous confectioneries, crafts, and so on. Yellowtail Curry is served only at Sea Town Shopping Street and enjoys great popularity.
Stores where you can eat and drink nearby
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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.
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Tea House/Coffee Shop Light mealmaSanicoffee
Located on the first floor of the Sado Kisen Ryotsu Port Terminal, this café offers coffee brewed from strictly selected beans and light meals prepared with local ingredients. MaSanicoffee is here for you at both the beginning and end of your trip to Sado Island. Natives are always welcome, too, of course!
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Tea House/Coffee ShopGuest House ZINK Cafe
Just steps from Ryotsu Port, this café features an attached guesthouse and is a great spot for lunch. The signature item are hot, handcrafted Pirozhki. The crispy pastry is filled with savory ingredients and pairs perfectly with coffee, making it an ideal light lunch or travel snack. Enjoy proudly-served, charmingly exotic flavors while waiting for your ferry or between sightseeing stops in this bright, Wi-Fi-equipped space.