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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.

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.

Donden Sanso, situated right in the middle of the traverse course on Osado Mountains, has been loved by hikers and tourists who visit Osado Mountains such as Mt Donden, one of the Top 100 Mountains with Flowers in Japan. Seafood, riches of the soil special to Sado, and delicious rice are popular among visitors. The view from the deck is stunning, and you can look out to the mountain ranges in Echigo on the mainland when the weather is clear. Sunrise and starry night skies are also fantastic.

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.

Using an abundance of seasonal island produce and incorporating knowledge of medicinal herbs, we offer a menu that is sure to please the body. The restaurant was established by a couple who moved to Mushizaki, which used to be a marginal community with a population of 17. Please enjoy the local tourism that can be enjoyed only in a small community.

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.

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!