Minshuku Taniguchiso

Sado Sotokaifu Youth Hostel is situated in front of Iwayaguchi Bus Stop. Magnificent mountains extending along a stream appear in the background, surrounding the area in natural beauty. The beauty of the starry night sky is brilliant. You will be welcomed by Okami, an expert on life in Iwayaguchi, with warm hospitality; including, among other things, dishes made with local ingredients and a bath with home-made herbs. Please, refresh your spirit with pleasant conversation around a sunken hearth, while viewing the sea at dusk.

Mountains over 900m and pristine cedar forests spread out along the Sotokaifu Coast, where our shop is located. Amazake (sweet, fermented rice drink) and cloudy sake are made entirely with Sado-produced koshihikari rice grown with abundant water directly from the mountains. Rice is fermented by combining it with the lactic acid naturally contained in the air, and using the yamahai sake brewing method (utilizing natural yeast without a steamed rice-mashing component). Rice on Sado Island tastes better when the water source and rice paddies are in close proximity. We sell Seki Cape wakame seaweed, too. Seki Cape wakame grows slowly at a relatively low temperature while absorbing a lot of minerals., and is harvested almost one month later than the usual kind.

Surrounded by nature, Kawaguchiso is the accommodation closest to the entrance of the pristine forest trail route. The manager, an ecotourism guide, will navigate you through the Seki Forest famous for the Kongo ancient cedar, and Niigata University's Forest (guided tours require a fee). Seasonal wild plants are enchanting, too. Kawaguchiso welcomes many repeat-visitors coming to enjoy both river and sea fishing, and provides special offers for anglers.

The vast expanse of the sea spreads out before your eyes while behind you stands a backdrop of mountains encasing ancient cedars. Here you can enjoy fishing, sea-bathing and trekking as much as you like. A French cuisine chef, the master offers both French food and makes superb use of locally-sourced ingredients to provide a traditional taste of Sado. The sights and sounds of nature are an absolute delight: breezes blowing through the garden, fireflies flying around, crashing waves, and chirping birds.

The vast expanse of the sea spreads out before your eyes while behind you stands a backdrop of mountains encasing ancient cedars. Here you can enjoy fishing, sea-bathing and trekking as much as you like. A French cuisine chef, the master offers both French food and makes superb use of locally-sourced ingredients to provide a traditional taste of Sado. The sights and sounds of nature are an absolute delight: breezes blowing through the garden, fireflies flying around, crashing waves, and chirping birds.

Onogame Lodge is conveniently close to the Onogame monolith. The menu options include classic dishes including set menus prepared from local ingredients, curry with rice, and noodles. Highlights include Kaisendon (bowl of rice with seafood toppings). Kaisendon is packed full of seafood, which the owner of the restaurant catches himself. Choose your seat first, and place your order at the counter. There is also outdoor seating on a deck to the front. Enjoy your lunch in this exceptional location, whilst marvelling at Onogame.

All rooms have a sea view, overlooking Futatsugame, massive offshore outcrops named for what they resemble: two turtles. The view from the lounge and large bathing rooms are also breathtaking. SADO Futatsugame View Hotel is a perfect place to enjoy a variety of activities including diving and fishing. Meals prepared with Sado's ingredients such as seafood landed at Washizaki Fishing Port has established reputation. You can enjoy fresh seafood dishes also at the restaurant "Sunset", which is open for lunch.

Ryoso Minato takes pride in its sea front location, and meals packed full of seafood caught with bag-shaped nets and caught at Takachi Fishing Port. You can enjoy a specialty dish "Ika Somen (literally "squid noodles": fine strips of fresh squid) served with home-made sauce at the restaurant on site. Nyuzaki Beach is located at a 5-minute walk from the inn, where you can enjoy camping and barbecue. The inn is also located close to the Ishige trekking route, and the entry point to the Sado natural cedar trees route. You can simultaneously enjoy the mountains and the sea to your satisfaction.