Things To Do
Taraibune(tub boat) ride in Shukunegi, Sado Island with a craftsman
Sado, Japan
He is a rower and a craftsman building "たらい舟” tub boats in Sado. He is Keiji Kaneko, one of the few craftsmen left in Sado Island building taraibune tub boats. Until recently he had another job but he has been building the boats for about a decade. Now b...
Fujiko M.
Feb 24, 2023
Events & Festivals
Dirty but sacred ritual is coming soon in Sado
Sado, Japan
Quite unique shrine ritual in Sado called "Taasobi shinji". Can you imagine what this is? Is it a commedy show? Actually, this is a sacred shrine ritual held in early February at Kobie Shrine in the precinct of Rengebuji temple in Ogi. "Taasobi" literall...
Fujiko M.
Feb 24, 2023
Things To Do
4 Entertaining Sado Attractions
Sado, Japan
Looking to be entertained during your adventures in Sado? Check out Nishimikawa Gold Park for a hands on experience at gold panning. Explore Toki Forest Park and catch a glimpse of one of the rare birds. Watch a performance of Noh, a traditional Japanese ...
Luke Kinsella
Feb 24, 2023
Events & Festivals
Looks like an ordinary paddy field but...
Sado, Japan
Actually, this is a special paddy field in Kitaushima, Sado Island The paddy field has turned into golden-brown and waits to be harvested soon. In mid-May, almost extinct ritual began in this rice field. This rice planting ritual is called "Kurumada-ue...
Fujiko M.
Feb 17, 2023
Culture
Bamboo craftsman in Sado Island
Sado, Japan
Mr. Akio Kazuma, only a few bamboo craftsman living in Sado Island. He showcases and sells his bamboo works once a year in mid-October. First, bamboo vase with beautiful flowers. This is "Toki's nest". Toki is an internationally protected bird and there...
Fujiko M.
Nov 07, 2022
Things To Do
Sharp and edgy like his swords, Sado Island
Sado, Japan
Calling Mesmerized by the absolute beauty of a sword in his house when he was about 10 years old, Shimbo san decided to become a swordsmith. Since then, he has been producing many award-winning swords, long and short or even spears for about 6 decades. H...
Fujiko M.
Apr 30, 2022
Itinerary Ideas
Rabbit Kannon Statue, Sado Island and beyond
Sado, Japan
No one ever came up with the idea of building this...RABBIT KANNON STATUE! There is Merlion in Singapore and in Sado, we have this cute and sacred statue now. This statue made one of the headlines of Yahoo Japan news and many locals and tourists visit Ch...
Fujiko M.
Apr 29, 2022
General
Feast for the eye in spring in Sado Island
Sado, Japan
Japanese people admire autumn leaves because of the beautiful colors but... Admiring "新緑 - shinryoku” or spring green is my favorite around this time of year! You can see white dots in between different hues of green. They are "Yamazakura" or wild ch...
Fujiko M.
Apr 29, 2022
Itinerary Ideas
Sado Half Day Tour - Mining for Gold
Sado, Japan
We introduce the most popular itineraries amongst our customers who choose tours on GoWithGuide. We hope it helps you to plan your perfect itinerary during your trip to Japan. In our seventh post of the series, we focus on the best half day tour of Sado I...
Luke Kinsella
Apr 28, 2022
Itinerary Ideas
Tub boat craftsman always on the row in Sado Island!
Sado, Japan
Kaneko-san, he is always on the run?, no, on the row! In Shukunegi, Kaneko-san, the tub boat craftsman, offers three courses of tub boat riding, 15 min., 25 min. and 35 min. But he's plotting something new...?? Yes! I was the luckey one to be his compa...
Fujiko M.
Apr 24, 2022
General
Persimmon flowers and baby persimmons from Sado!
Sado, Japan
Have you ever seen persimmon flowers? These are the flowers of "おけさ柿”、or "Okesa persimmons". Okesa persimmon is one of the Sado's agricultural products. The flowers are pretty, aren't they? From mid May till early June, persimmon farmers are busy pi...
Fujiko M.
Apr 24, 2022
Things To Do
Sado Island: The magic of winter - Day 5
Sado, Japan
1.- Shimebari Village Today was an amazing day! We started in Shimebari Village, in Hamamochi. Once Shimebari Village used to be a inhabited town but since many years ago because of it inconvenience location, people started to move to places closer to the...
Ro Mi
Mar 04, 2021
Events & Festivals
Festivals coming very soon in Sado!
Sado, Japan
First comes..."Hakusan-maru Matsuri" in Shukunegi on Jul. 24. Please look at this beautiful wooden sailing freight ship under the blue sky! This sailing ship, called "Hakusan-maru", is the exact replica of the freight ship originally built in 1858. Hakus...
Fujiko M.
Mar 04, 2021
Things To Do
Sado Island: The magic of winter - Day 3
Sado, Japan
This morning was really cold. We woke up and had breakfast at the Ryoukan. Again, a big breakfast with a variety of fishes, and a lot of typical vegetables from the Island. We met the Chef who made the delicious meals during our stay. He and his wife were...
Ro Mi
Mar 03, 2021
Things To Do
Sado Island: The magic of winter - Day 4
Sado, Japan
This is my 4th day at Sado Island. Today is the turn of 2 of my favourite things: to experience activities in a temple and to play wadaiko!!!! 1.- Chokuku-ji Temple At first I went to Chokoku-ji Temple. The monk who runs this temple is Monk Tomita, a ...
Ro Mi
Mar 03, 2021
Food & Drink
"Mochi" is made of rice? Not this one!
Sado, Japan
This is "Imo mochi" or mochi made of sweet potatos in Sado Island. Local grandmas make this "mochi" during this time of year for locals and as souvenirs for tourists. First they peel , cut and measure potatos. Then steam them. You can see piping hot...
Fujiko M.
Mar 03, 2021
Things To Do
Sado Island: The magic of winter - Day 6
Sado, Japan
The last day has come! This day was at the Obata-Shuzo brewery, one of the most important sake makers in the country. 1.- Obata-Shuzo Brewery For Obata-Shuzo, there are 3 elements that are crucial at the moment of making sake: Rice, water and people, bu...
Ro Mi
Feb 24, 2021