Donden Highland Lodge (mountain lodge)

Mount Donden, officially named Mt Tadaramine, is the whole highland area including three mountains above 900m. As the nickname,originated from the word "donden", which means roundtop mountain, indicates, Mount Donden is located at the heart of steep Osado Mountains and solely appears with modest inclines among the mountains. The surrounding area is a treasury of alpine plants and wildflowers. Mount Donden is one of the new Top 100 Mountains and TOP 100 Mountains of Flowers in Japan and many trekkers visit there from April towards early Summer.

As an island of silk-farming using Aino mulberry leaves, Sado used to boast the top sericulture industry in Niigata Prefecture. This giant, ancient Aino mulberry tree is estimated to be 1300 years old, measuring 9 meters tall and 5.2 meters around the base. The trunk divides into four branches, and the crown spreads 18 meters. Hayoshi's Aino mulberry tree is one of the three great mulberry trees in Japan, together with one at Ebisu Shrine in Otaru City, Hokkaido, and another in Usune, Numata City, Gunma Prefecture.

This bronze statue of Nichiren (founder of the Nichiren School of Buddhism and an exile to Sado) was erected as a result of the concerted contribution of over 3,000 monks and followers all around Japan, and as a part of a celebration for the 750th anniversary since the establishment of the Nichiren School. With Ryotsu Bay as its backdrop, the statue stands facing India, the Buddha's birthplace, at approximately 13 metres high (26 metres including the base). The statue appears with a great dignity well-suited to Sado, which is closely related to Nichiren.

The Ishina Natural Cedar Circuit Trail is an easy way to enjoy the natural cedars at an elevation of around 900 meters. Along the 650-meter-long trail, named by the public, giant trees such as "Ivory Cedar" and "Hagoromo Cedar" are stretching their branches. The strong winds and fog have caused the oddly shaped cedars, which are not suitable for timber, to remain uncut. Some of the trees are over 300 years old.

We are particular about using seasonal fish, purchasing blowfish in the spring, tuna in the summer, bluefin squid in the fall, and yellowtail in the winter, etc. directly from the net. The menu includes rice bowls, set menus, and a la carte dishes, allowing you to fully enjoy the bounty of the Sado Sea, which changes with the seasons. If you are unsure which one to choose, choose the "Well-bari Set Meal" with a choice of sashimi, boiled fish, grilled fish, or fried fish!

Fantao is a Chinese restaurant housed within the Sun Mall Town shopping centre. The chef/owner, who learned cooking skills in Tokyo, cooks wholeheartedly for his guests. A choice of more than 15 variations of Chinese ramen noodles enjoy popularities among locals. They also offer limited edition of original noodles of the season. As the restaurant is located at a shopping center with is a spacious car park, the restaurant is readily accessible.