Sado Island Fixed Route Bus Line Map

SADO
BUS M AP
Sado Island
Fixed Route
Bus Line Map
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# 2 Minamisen Line
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Sado Museums
2 min. Sado-hakubutsukan-mae bus stop Phone: 0259-52-2447
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Sado Museum is a comprehensive museum that covers all aspects of Sado Island with rich
historical and cultural items displaying nature, history, local entertainment, art and craftwork.
Unique artifacts are also on display. The museum also breeds Sado-hige-jidori, or Japanese
native chickens, and exhibits Sado’s old restored private house.
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#3 Higashi-kaigan Line
0 min. from Ogawa bus stop Contact: SADO Kouryu Network Phone: 0259-67-7995
Ryotsu-Ogawa is a small village of fishers and farmers. The area flourished by the marine
transportation business during the Edo period (1601 - 1868). Tsugami-shima Island with its
red-arched crossing bridge and Himezaki Lighthouse are places to visit. Many locals are
enthusiasts of wood-block print making. Their artwork can be found in multiple locations.
(Guided tours are available upon request. Contact: 0259-67-7995 SADO Kouryu Network)
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#3 Higashi-kaigan Line
Kazashima Benten Rock
#4 Uchikaifu Line
Futatsu-game Rocks
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Fixed Route Buses
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Sep. 2015 Edition
#4 Uchikaifu Line
Ono-game Rock
#6 Nanaura Kaigan Line
0 min. from Kinzan bus stop
Sado City
The Council for Sado City Regional Public Transportation Promotion
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#1 Honsen Line
Kurokigosho Ato (the former residential location of Emperor Juntoku)
10 min. from Izumi bus stop
#1 Honsen Line
5 min. from Kawaharada-hommachi bus stop Contact: Sado Tourism Association Phone: 0259-27-5000
#2 Minami-sen Line
Toki-no-mori Koen / Toki Fureai Plaza
0 min. from Tokino-mori Koen bus stop Phone: 0259-22-4123
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The Toki-no-mori Koen displays scientific research and information on the Japanese crested
ibis, or toki. The exhibitions include conservation and breeding programs, informative video as
well as mounted specimens and skeletal preparations. The Toki Fureai Plaza observation
facility replicates the birds’ natural habitat in a special enclosure, allowing visitors to closely
observe the actual ibises flying, feeding and nesting.
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#2 Minami-sen Line
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The Buddhist priest Nichiren, the founder of the Nichiren Buddhist sect, was brought to a
run-down shack here in 1271. During his stay, he wrote The Kaimokusho (The Opening of the
Eyes), one of his most important scriptures. To honor the priest, Mikata Tajima, a historic Sado
gold mine developer donated and built Komponji Temple in the early 17th century. The
vestiges of financial power in those days can be seen on the grounds.
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#2 Minami-sen Line
Daiganji Temple
3 min. from Yokkamachi bus stop
Daiganji Temple is one of the few temples that belong to the Ji Buddhist sect. It is said that this
site was a place where the Buddhist monk Yugyo Shonin conducted missionary work in 1355.
Its Amida Buddha wooden statue (a prefecturally-designated cultural property) was crafted
during the Kamakura period (1192 – 1333). The temple also retains a statue of Higiri Jizo
Bodhisattva, which is said to make wishes come true on predetermined dates.
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#2 Minami-sen Line
Daizen Shrine
0 min. from Daizen-jinja mae bus stop Contact: Mano Tourist Information Office Phone: 0259-55-3589
The shrine is dedicated to the Buddhist priest Daizenbo, who helped Ashimmaru escape from
Sado after he took revenge on the samurai officials who had executed his father. The shrine’s
classic, thatched-roof noh stage is a prefectural folk cultural asset, and local people occasionally perform noh plays here. It is worth observing the graceful stage itself that perfectly matches
its surrounding scenery.
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#6 Nanaura Kaigan Line
Sado Bugyosho (Magistrate’s Office)
Phone: 0259-74-2201
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The Tokugawa shogunate designated the Sado Gold Mine as its domain in 1601 when he seized
power, and Sado’s Magistrate Office was built in 1603 to maintain the island and the mining
business. The office building fell victim to fire multiple times. The present building was rebuilt
in 2000 based on excavated evidence and drawings from 1859.
#6 Nanaura Kaigan Line
Nagate Misaki Point
5 min. from Tachibana-nagate misaki bus stop
Visitors can enjoy a beautiful sunset view from the point that branches out into the Sea of
Japan. The surrounding areas are part of a marine park zone and its brilliant clear water is best
suited for leisurely seashore strolls. The sunset glow reflecting over the water can only be
enjoyed on Sado Island.
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#6 Nanaura Kaigan Line
Meotoriwa Rocks
This spot is one of the most scenic places along the Nanaura Coastal Line. Meoto, meaning
“husband and wife”, was the name given to the pair because of their resemblance to an
affectionate embrace. This is one the best spots to see lovely sunset views. Their beautiful
silhouette stands out with a backdrop of red skies and water with the setting sun.
#7 Maehama Line
Jogahama Beach
This artificial shore reclamation is composed of clear water and white sand, equipped with
facilities such as shower rooms, dressing rooms and toilets. An accommodation facility,
Sunrise Jogahama and Akadomari Jogahama natural onsen hot spring facilities are adjacently
located.
#7 Maehama Line
#16 Akadomari Line
Zenchoji Temple
2 min. from Akadomari Chugakumae bus stop
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Kyogoku Tamekane, an influential court poet in the 13 century, was exiled to Sado for his
political involvement in the imperial succession. He is said to have visited this temple when he
arrived in and departed from Sado. One legend says that the prayer he made here granted his
wish to return to Kyoto. The temple enshrines a Kannon deity statue and other artifacts
associated with his dream having become true.
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#7 Maehama Line
#11 Shukunegi Line
Contact: Sado Museum Phone: 0259-52-2447
Phone: 0259-88-3566
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0 min. from Senkakuwan Ageshima-yuen bus stop
#11 Shukunegi Line
Contact: Ageshima-yuen Phone: 0259-75-2311
Hiranezaki
#16 Akadomari Line
Monument for Nichiren Shonin’s Daimoku on the sea
2 min. from Akadomari chugaku mae bus stop
Buddhist priest Nichiren received a pardon in 1274. Before leaving Sado he spent his final
night in Maura. A series of Buddhist sutra appeared on the surface of the sea when he placed
the palms of his hands together as he faced the sunrise the next morning. The sacred monument
was erected to commemorate this event. Another legend says he stayed overnight in a cave and
left the beach with help from locals.
Chokokuji Temple
0 min. from Hase bus stop
Sado’s Chokokuji Temple is said to have been modeled after Chokokuji Temple in Yamato,
Nara Prefecture. A record indicates that Zeami, creator of the noh stage drama art form, stopped
by this temple in the 15th century. Beautiful peony flowers colorfully decorate the temple in
early May. The temple retains historic treasures, including three Kannon statues made in the
early 9th century (nationally designated important cultural properties) and other valuables.
#14 Iwakubi Line
0 min. from Nyuzaki bus stop Contact: Sado Tourism Association Phone: 0259-27-5000
Nyuzaki Beach stretches a length of sandy areas and attracts many young people for summer
activities because of its brilliant clear water. Enjoy sea bathing, fishing and camping.
Matsugasaki Area
0 min. from Hongyoji bus stop
Contact: SADO Kouryu Network Phone: 0259-67-7995
Matsugasaki is located at the closest place to the mainland, and its naturally-developed sandbank
Konose Point was used in the past for crossing the sea. Old-fashioned houses called Tsushi-nikai,
classic houses whose second floor ceilings were intentionally constructed relatively low, can be seen in
the area. Houses display their own yago signs, which indicate names of houses rather than their owners,
inciting visitors’ interests. (For guided tours, contact SADO Kouryu Network Phone: 0259-67-7995)
Takachi Area
#14 Iwakubi Line #3 Higashi-kaigan Line
Rice Paddy Terrace in the Iwakubi Area
0 min. from Iwakubi bus stop
In 1946, a British Royal Air Force aircraft made an emergency landing here. The 2013 movie
Tobe-Dakota! (English title: Fly, Dakota Fly!) was based on this true story. Local people have
long preserved the warmth of the human feelings of helping people in hardship, and the concept
still resonates today.
(Guided tours are available. Contact: 0259-67-7995 SADO Kouryu Network)
A project of biodiverse farming methods, Sado's satoyama in harmony with Japanese crested
ibis, or toki, was praised by the Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations in June,
2011, and the methods were registered as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System.
A series of beautiful rice paddy terraces are the symbol of the designation. Guided tours are
available. Contact Sado Tourism Association
Phone: 0259-27-5000
Nishimikawa Gold Park
Contact:Niigata Kotsu Sado Offices
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Visitors can enjoy hands-on gold panning activities as well as scientific exhibitions. The area is
located at the site of Sado’s first alluvial gold mining work in the ancient era. Three hands-on
activities are available: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. The gold dust obtained by
visitors can be processed in the shop (with a charge).
Taraibune (Wooden Tub-shaped Boats)
Contact: Rikiya Kanko Kisen Phone: 0259-86-3153
Taraibune, or wooden tub boats, are used for fishing in Ogi. Visitors can enjoy a short boating
paddled by a boatwoman in the inlet. Passengers can challenge rowing the boat upon request.
#10 Ogi Line
Sado Taiko Centre
0 min. from Sado Taiko Taiken koryukan bus stop Contact: Sado Taiko Centre Phone: 0259-86-2320
#14 Iwakubi Line
Nyuzaki Beach
1 min. from Ogi bus stop
Shokoji Temple
Sado Taiko Centre offers hands-on activities and other programs of Japanese taiko drumming
by the internationally renowned, long-established Kodo that is based on Sado Island. The hall
has an original hand-made taiko made of a 600 hundred-year old Japanese zelkova tree.
A phenomenon of many circular-shaped wave erosions due to pounding waves over tens of
millions of years can be found on the bedrock on the Hiranezaki shore. The site is designated
for special protection by the national government. Hiranezaki is also known for hot springs
continually flowing from the offshore seabed.
#10 Ogi Line
Kaichoji Temple
2 min. from Shukunegi bus stop
#11 Shukunegi Line
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2 min. from Hiranezaki bus stop
#10 Ogi Line
Hands-on boating
The temple is located in the deepest corners of Shukunegi Village. It belongs to the Ji sect,
which is the same sect as the Daiganji Temple in the Mano area. The grave of Shibata Shuzo
(1920-1959), a Shukunegi-native geologist who studied Dutch and drew the first world map in
Japan, is located on the grounds. A series of splendid stone statues can also be seen here.
Enjoy a boat cruise by which visitors can see a series of spectacular views of wild, steep cliffs
and 2-km long craggy shorelines created by the pounding waves of the Sea of Japan. The 1953
Japanese film Kimi-no-na-wa (English title: Always in My Heart) was filmed on this location.
Visitors can observe swimming squid in the aquarium. The boat cruises are available from
mid-March to early November.
#9 Kaifu Line
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The temple is well known for a cherry blossom tree planted by Emperor Juntoku (1192-1242).
Unlike same-species trees, the tree bears a mix of both single-flowered and double-flowered
blossoms on a single branch. The best season to visit is from late April to early May.
Tassha Beach
Senkaku Bay (Sightseeing Cruise)
Yajiima/Kyojima Islands
5 min. from Yajima-iriguchi bus stop
Tassha Beach belongs to part of the Senkakuwan Bay area which boasts brilliantly clear water.
The lively beach draws families and young people. Camping is also available. According to the
classic novel, Sanshodayu (Sansho the Bailiff), Tassha is the place where a mother and son who
had been separated were reunited and rejoiced in their tassha or “in good health”.
#9 Kaifu Line
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10 min. from Yajima-iriguchi bus stop Phone: Ogi Tourist Information 0259-86-3200
#11 Shukunegi Line
This is a hot spring onsen facility located near the Watatsu Shrine. A multi-purpose gym next
to facility includes tennis courts, swimming pool, and Japanese croquet fields.
Hours: 1:00pm to 9:00pm Closed: Monday (If a national holiday falls on Monday, open
Monday and a substitute day will be closed.)
#9 Kaifu Line
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Yajima/Kyojima Islands feature an impressive red arch bridge, and the scenic views offer a
miniature landscape with a backdrop of the beautiful sea. Yajima was once well known for
quality bamboo production. A legend says that a samurai warrior in the 12th century used arrows
made from Yajima’s bamboo to defeat a monster in Kyoto. Hands-on experience of tarai-bune,
“wooden tub boat”, is also available. (Yajima Kanko: 0259-86-2992)
Qua Therme Sado (Hot Springs)
0 min. from Gold Park bus stop Phone: 0259-58-2021
2 min. from Koshiboso bus stop
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Sado Botanical Garden
1 min. from Nyuzaki-minami bus stop
0 min. from Meotoriwa mae bus stop
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Komponji Temple
2 min. from Komponji-mae bus stop
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Sawata Beach
Multiple historic poems describe Sawata Beach, which stretches 4km long and faces Mano
Bay. Its sandy beach draws many families and young people during the summer for wind
surfing, jet skiing, and other marine sport activities. The Kubota camping site is adjacently
located.
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Phone: 0259-74-2389
Shukunegi Village
0 min. from Shukunegi bus stop Contact: Ogi Tourist Information Office Phone: 0259-86-3200
The garden hold Sado’s natural species in its 13 flower beds having a total area of 65,000sqm,
including a greenhouse. The facility is located next to the Watatsu Shrine, and visitors can
observe seasonal flora varieties year-round. The garden honorably received a Japanese iris
from the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo in 1972, and it has been culturing the flowers since. The best
time to see them is from late June to early July.
#9 Kaifu Line
Sado Kinzan is a historic relic of gold and silver mines that financed the 260-year Tokugawa
shogunate (1600-1867). The mining industry also significantly contributed to modern
technological advancement in Japan’s history during the Meiji period (1868-1912). Guided
tours to those areas are also available. The exhibition area displays scientific samples as well as
miniature models showing each step of the koban coin production process.
1 min. form Sado hanga-mura bus stop
This site is said to have been the place where the residence of Emperor Juntoku (1192-1242)
was built when he was exiled to Sado in 1221. Kuroki, or “black wood”, was named after its
unfinished wood materials. The emperor wished to return to Kyoto, but the Kamakura
shogunate never allowed him to do so. He finally passed away by fasting. An annual ritual
ceremony is held here every July.
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Sado Kinzan (Gold Mine)
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Shukunegi was home to shipbuilders and ship owners and was developed into one of the
wealthiest areas during Sado’s flourishing gold mining business in the Kambun era (1661-1678).
The area has been designated as a preserved area by the national government. Two private
houses have been refurbished and are open to the public. Hands-on activities of buckwheat
noodle-making and bamboo craftwork are available at Shukunegi Taiken Gakushukan.
1 min. from Senkakuwan Tassha bus stop Contact: Sado Tourism Association Phone: 0259-27-5000
1 min. from Ono-game bus stop
Ono-game Rock is a large natural monolith rock with a height of 168m. A festive event is held
on the second Sunday of June every year when millions of yellow-day lilies are in full bloom.
The surrounding areas belong to the marine park zone which is part of Sado Yahiko Yoneyama
Quasi National Park.
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#11 Shukunegi Line
1 min. from Ichino-miya mae bus stop
#9 Kaifu Line
Kaiun Shirryokan (Marine Transportation Museum)
2 min. from Ogi bus stop Phone: 0259-86-3191
Watatsu Shrine
3 min. from Ichino-miya bus stop
The rocks give the image of two turtles lying down in the sea. The beach has been nominated
as one of the “100 Best Beaches” because of its clear water. Camping is also available. The area
is in the hop-on hop-off zone: Passengers can get on/off a bus on the route at which no bus stop
is located. Notify the driver when the bus is approaching Futastu-game, or raise a hand to “hail”
the bus.
#10 Ogi Line
The museum exhibits materials and artifacts of Ogi Port during the time it was flourishing.
Historical materials related to geologist Shibata Shuzo (1920-1959), who published the first
world map in Japan, draw the attention of visitors.
Also called Sado Ichinomiya, the shrine is honored by local people. The surrounding natural
environment is befitting to the shrine. Ritual performances are dedicated here during an annual
ceremony held on April 23rd. The Hamochi-gawa River that flows in front of the shrine is
famous for heated-stone grilled ayu fish from August to October.
#8 Watatsu Line
20 min. from Futatsugame bus stop (Hop-on hop-off is available.)
Visiting Sightseeing Spots
#8 Watatsu Line
1 min. from Ichino-miya mae bus stop
Kazashima Benten is a large rock with a height of 60m. Visitors can enjoy a beautiful view
from the top overlooking the mountain ranges on the mainland across the sea. Playgrounds,
beach, and campgrounds are adjacently located.
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0 min. from Akadomari-gyokyo-mae
#8 Watatsu Line
1 min. from Kazashima bus stop
Jonoyama Koen and its Outlook Tower
Visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view on the 55m-high 5th floor of the tower.
Akadomari port is just under visitors’ eyes with a background of the mountain ranges of the
mainland across the sea.
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Ryotsu-Ogawa area
#7 Maehama Line
Kisaki Shrine
2 min. from Ogi bus stop
Okubo Nagayasu, Sado’s first magistrate, built the shrine in the early 17th century for the
guardian deities that ensured the safe marine transport of gold. For this reason, many wooden
tablets depicting images of boats are dedicated. Local people costumed as deities and other
forms parade throughout the area during an annual ceremony held in late August.
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Head Office
0259-57-2121
Ryotsu Office
0259-27-3141
Ogi Office
0259-86-3130
Ryotsu Tourist Information
0259-27-5164
Aikawa Tourist Information
0259-74-3131
Abbreviations:
C : Charge for the entry
R : Advance reservations are needed.
September, 2015 Edition
Sado Island Fixed-Route Bus Line Map
Futatsu-game Camp site / beach 二ツ亀キャンプ場・海水浴場
Kaifu Line 海府線
Aikawa
Travel time (approx.)
Iwayaguchi
岩谷口
Futami
二見
Masaragawa
真更川
Kitatatsushima
北立島
Ogi
小木
Senkakuwan Sightseeing Cruise
尖閣湾自然探勝路
尖閣湾遊覧船
Ageshima Osaki Lighthouse
揚島
Ageshima Yuen 揚島遊園
大崎灯台
Kita-ebisu
Hasami-iwa Rock はさみ岩 Glass-bottom Boats 海中透視船
Toji
北狄
Senjojiki 千畳敷
戸地
Himezu
Shiraha
白刃
姫津
Senkakuwan Ageshima Yuen
尖閣湾揚島遊園
Tassha Beach
達者海水浴場
Ueogawa
上小川
Sotokaifu
外海府
Sado City Aikawa Branch
佐渡市相川支所
Aikawa onsen hot springs
相川温泉
Kasugazaki Point
春日崎
Osado onsen hot springs Kasugazaki Kabuse
鹿伏
大佐渡温泉
春日崎
Kabuse onsen hot springs
鹿伏温泉
後尾
Kitakatabe kominkan mae
北片辺公民館前
Minami katabe
南片辺
Kitatanoura
北田ノ浦
Onomi
小野見
Takachi Area
高千地区
Nyugawa Valley
入川渓谷
Haenuki Kannon Deity
生貫観音
Mearai jizo
Tassha Camp Site Beach 目洗い地蔵
達者キャンプ場海水浴場
Daianji Temple
Oma
大安寺
Senjojiki
大間
千畳敷入口
⑬Sado Bugyosho (Magistrate’s Office)
Aikawa hakubutsukan mae 佐渡奉行所
相川博物館前
Sado Hangamura Wood-block Printmaking Museum 佐渡版画村美術館
Aikawa Hospital
Aikawa Gino-denshokan Exhibition 相川技能伝承館
相川病院
Aikawa Folk Museum 相川郷土博物館
Sado Kinzan
Osado Skyline
佐渡金山前
大佐渡スカイライン
Otowaike Pond
道遊の割戸
Doyu-no-wareto Outcrop
(Closed during winter)（冬期間通行不能）
乙和池
⑮ Meotoiwa Rocks
七浦自然観察路 夫婦岩
Nanaura Nature Footpath
⑭Nagate Misaki (Cape)
長手岬
Nagate-misaki Lighthouse
長手岬灯台
Nagate-misaki onsen
hot springs
長手岬温泉
Takose
高瀬
Aikawa orito
相川下戸
Mushizaki
虫崎
Kurohime
黒姫
Amamachi
海士町
Utami
歌見
Donden Lodge
ドンデン山荘
金北山
▲ Mt. Kimpoku
1.172m
Honsen Line 本線
Ryotsu
両津
Kanai
金井
Sawata
佐和田
Hiramatsu
平松
Kitamatsugasaki
北松ヶ崎
Aikawa
相川
Waki-minami
和木南
Kimpokusan Shrine
金北山神社
Mizukae-mushuku tombs
水替無宿の墓
Sado Hangamura
佐渡版画村
Umakubi
馬首
Roads under the jurisdiction of SDF
(Osado Skyline)
Hakuundai
防衛庁管理道路（大佐渡スカイライン）
白雲台
Aikawa chugakko mae
相川中学校前
Daira Ski Slope
平スキー場
Haguro Shrine (Horse-back archery)
羽黒神社（やぶさめ）
Shirose
白瀬
Urakawa-minami
浦川南
Tamasaki
玉崎
Tsubaki
椿
Ryotsu - Niigata Ferry Route
2hr. and 30min by car ferry
65 min by jetfoil
Mano Bay
真野湾
Nanaura Kaigan Line 七浦海岸線
Ryotsu Bay
両津湾
Shonan Line 小南線
Ogi Line 小木線
Minamisen Line 南線
Soto-misaki
外三崎
Waki
和木
Washizaki
鷲崎
Ono-game
大野亀
Iwayaguchi
岩谷口
ID cards is required.
Rates
Yoshizumi
吉住
Kuninaka Kanamaru Line 国仲・金丸線
Ryotsu
両津
Bike Rentals
Kitaikari
北五十里
Gokurakuji Temple
極楽寺
Uchikaifu
内海府
Uchikaifu Line 内海府線
Sawata onsen hot springs
A great mulberry tree in Hayoshi
Momijibashi
Jofukuji Temple
Shimbogawa Dam
佐和田温泉
羽吉の大桑
紅葉橋
定福寺 Sawane shichiba
Komasaka
Ikari
①Kurokigosho Ato
新保川ダム
Amusement Sado
sado
chutoukyouiku gakko
Tachibana 曼荼羅寺 沢根質場
駒坂
(The former residential location of Emperor Juntoku)
五十里
佐渡中央文化会館
（アミ
ューズメ
ン
ト佐渡）
佐渡中等教育学校
橘
Mandaraji Temple
Osado
Skyline
Hamaumezu
黒木御所跡
Nozaka
Atsukushihiko Shrine Ryotsu bunka kaikan
Niku
浜梅津
Ryuginji Temple
大佐渡スカイライン
Kubota
Shinkoji
Inakujira
野坂
熱串彦神社
二宮
両津文化会館
真光寺
龍吟寺
窪田
Sado gokoku-jinja Shrine
稲鯨
Hirasawa
Hanyu
Ryotsu Hospital
Kubota Camp Site
Hojo's House
Kasugacho
佐渡護国神社
平沢
羽二生
Myoshoji
両津病院
Futami
窪田キャンプ場
北条家
Akitsu
Yonago
春日町
Jissoji Temple
妙照寺
二見
Sado Kisen
Sado Tourism Association
Koshino-mastsubara pine trees
Niigata Kotsu Sado
秋津
米郷
Kamimachi-jujiro
Yokoyama
実相寺
佐渡東警察署
越の松原
Honkoji Temple
上町十字路
Akitsu onsen hot springs
横山
Sado Higashi Police Station
Ferry Timetable
(Japanese text)
Fixed-route Bus Timetable
Yoshii
Hongo
本光寺
秋津温泉
Nakahara
Sado Air Port
Daigahana Lighthouse
Hachimangu Shrine
Shoboji Temple
(Japanese text)
(Japanese text)
中原 Folk Museum
佐渡空港 Kamoko onsen hot springs
台ヶ鼻灯台
正法寺
八幡宮
Kanai
民俗資料館
Ryotsu Port
Yoshii
Nakaoku金井
加茂湖温泉
河原田本町
Yamato
両津港佐渡汽船
中興
吉井
Ryotsu Folk Museum
Sawata BS
Sawata Hospital
大和
Shimbo
Shiizaki onsen iriguchi Niigata Kotsu Sado Ryotsu Office
佐和田バスステーション
佐和田病院
Lake Kamo 両津郷土博物館
Taikeiji Temple
新潟交通佐渡両津営業所
新保
椎崎温泉入口
Shiizaki Park
②Sawata Beach
Niigata Kotsu Sado Head Office
大慶寺
Izumi
Sawata
Futami
Meotoiwa Rocks
Aikawa
Sado hanga-mura
椎崎公園
Shiizaki onsen hot springs
Sado Hospital
佐和田海水浴場
新潟交通佐渡本社営業所
Shoryuji Temple
泉
佐和田
二見
夫婦岩
相川
佐渡版画村
椎崎温泉
佐渡総合病院
Yahata onsen mae
青龍寺
Sumiyoshi
Hiyoshi Shrine
Yahata onsen hot springs
八幡温泉前
住吉
Sado City Office 日吉神社
Michi-no-eki Geino-to-tokinosato
⑦Sado Museum 八幡温泉
佐渡市役所
Sumiyoshi onsen hot springs
道の駅 芸能とトキの里 Homma’s noh stage
Minagawa
佐渡博物館
住吉温泉
③Toki-no-mori koen / Fureai Plaza
本間家能舞台前
皆川
Nozaki
Toki-no-mori
koen
Kanamaru
Sawata
Sado Hospital
Mano-shimmachi
Hatano
Niibo
Sado Hospital
Sawata
Yokka machi
トキの森公園
Homma’s
noh
stage
野崎
Ochiai bashi
トキの森公園
Minagawa
金丸
佐和田
佐渡病院
真野新町
畑野
新穂
佐渡病院
佐和田
四日町
本間家能舞台
Megorumachi
落合橋
下新穂
Kawasaki
目黒町
Mano-shimmachi
河崎 Shiidomari-higashi
⑤Daiganji Temple
Aoki
Katagami
Myomanji
Temple
Mano Nagaishi
Yoshioka
Temple
④Komponji
真野新町
青木
大願寺
椎泊東
Choanji Temple
潟上
Ozu
吉岡 Takedabashi
妙満寺
真野長石海岸 Toyota Manogu
根本寺
Hamanasu Footpath
The Japanese Crested Ibis
Ushio Shrine 長安寺
Maki
Hongyoji Temple
大須
竹田橋
Jimmen-iwa Rock 豊田 真野宮
はまなす遊歩道
Conservation Center
牛尾神社
真木
本行寺
人面岩
Shiraishi-no-senjojiki
トキ保護センター
Ogi
Shimmachi gakko mae
Hatano-jujiro
Ryotsu
Chikobo Temple
Mano-mizuho Hospital
白石の千畳敷 Tsugamishima Park
Niibo History and Folk Museum Katagami onsen hot springs
Senago
智光坊
小木
新町学校前
畑野十字路
両津
真野みずほ病院
Miyakawa
Golf courses
Takiwaki
新穂歴史民俗資料館
背合
津神島公園
Uga Shrine Moroo
Tsugamishima Shrine
Kokubunji
潟上温泉
ゴルフ場
宮川
滝脇
Sado sogokoko mae
Hatano-jujiro
Hanyu
Temple
宇賀神社 両尾
津神島神社
Jinguji Temple
Manogu mae
佐渡総合高校前
Odatsu
畑野十字路
羽二生 Irikuwa
大日堂
国分寺
神宮寺
Himezaki Lighthouse
真野宮前
大立
入桑
慶宮寺
Shukunegi Area
Myoseji Temple
Ogawa
農林漁業体験実習館
Niibo-shogakko-mae Dainichido Temple
姫埼灯台
Keikuji Temple
Mano-gyogyo-taiken-gakushukan
大川
Kuratani-fudoson Temple
Tagirisu
妙宣寺
Nishimikawa
新穂小学校前
Hasso-do
Taikakuso
mae
八祖堂
倉谷不動尊
Nojo
Shiozu-no-sato
田切須
潮津の里
⑥Daizen Shrine
西三川
⑧Ryotsu-Ogawa Area
Ryotsu
Niibo
待鶴荘前 Hatano onsen hot springs
Kuratani
野城
Nashinoki Jizo Temple
大膳神社
Aikawa
Sawata
Mano-shimmachi
Shinzenji Temple
両津大川地区
畑野温泉
両津
新穂
倉谷
Mano-goryo Imperial Tomb
梨の木地蔵
相川
佐和田
真野新町
真禅寺 Hase
Suizu
Nishimikawa historic site of
Seisuiji
Temple
真野御陵
Gold Park
Hatano
Mano-shimmachi
Sawata
長谷
水津
alluvial gold production
清水寺
The crematory place of Emperor Juntoku
Nishi-mikawa
Ogi
Takasaki ゴールドパーク
畑野
真野新町
佐和田
Chokokuji Temple
西三川砂金山跡
Tsubakio
順徳上皇火葬塚
Sawasakibana Lighthouse
Hakusan Shrine
Nishimikawa Gold Park
高崎
西三川
小木
長谷寺
椿尾
沢崎鼻灯台
Taasobi shinji
Ogura
西三川ゴールドパーク
Shiraki
Shizudaira
(Rice planting ritual)
Rokujizo
小倉
Kazashima
白木
Ettsumi
静平
Kodomari
白山神社
六地蔵
風島
Sawasaki
江積
小泊
（田遊び神事）
Benten
⑨Kazashima
Monobe
Shrine
沢崎
風島弁天
物部神社
Katanoo
Sado Taiko Centre
Sawata
Sobama Beach
Akagame-Kazashima Ngisa-Koen Beach・Camp site
片野尾
Fukaura 佐渡太鼓体験交流館
Noura-dentogeino-denshokan
素浜海水浴場
佐和田
Kamiogura
赤亀・風島なぎさ公園海水浴場・キャンプ場
Kawamo toge
深浦
野浦伝統芸能伝承館
Kodo Village
⑳Watatsu Shrine
上小倉 Dematabashi
川茂峠
鼓童村
Mano-shimmachi
kawamo
Akadomari
Ogi
Tsukibuse-minami
Inukamidaira
Murayama 度津神社
出又橋
Noura
Sugiike Pond 杉池
Taiko Centre
月布施南
真野新町
川茂
赤泊
小木
犬神平
Sobama Camp Site
村山
Shimokawamo
野浦南
太鼓体験交流館
Miyamoto-dera Temple
素浜キャンプ場
Jogahana Lighthouse
下川茂
Shokoji Temple
安隆寺
Kamiyamada
Sawata
宮本寺
Higashi tatsushima
Gosho Shrine
城ヶ鼻灯台
Kusakari Shrine
Anryuji Temple
上山田
Marine Park Kowashimizu
称光寺
小木温泉
佐和田
東立島
Otaue shinji
Ogusa
強清水
草苅神社
Ogi onsen hot springs
海中公園
Sado-koku Ogi Folk Museum
Awabi
Takidaira
大草
(Rice
planting
ritual)
Ogi Coast Sightseeing Cruise
Rengebuji Temple
蚫
佐渡國小木民俗博物館
Sado Hospital
Hatano
Kakinoura
Oda
滝平
五所神社
Higashi kowashimizu
小木海岸遊覧船
蓮華峰寺
Shiawase jiso statue 幸福地蔵
佐渡病院
畑野
柿野浦
多田
Osaki
東強清水
（御田植神事）
Tsumeno-sawa Camp Site
Hamochi Hospital
Ogi-kaigan onsen hot springs
大崎
爪の沢キャンプ場
Akadama-minami
羽茂病院
小木海岸温泉
Kotoura Cave
赤玉南
琴浦洞穴
Sugawara Shrine
Sado Shokubutsuen
Kamikawamo
Ichinomiya mae
Tatsuma
Kobie Shrine
菅原神社
上川茂
一の宮前
Ogi Diving Center
(Botanical Garden)
Tokoji mae
Kotohira jinja mae
立間
Momijiyama
小比叡神社
Ohashi
小木ダイビングセンター
Rice Paddy Terrace in the Iwakubi Area
東光寺前
佐渡植物園
Toyooka-chuo
琴平神社前
Qua
Therme
Sado
紅葉山
大橋
豊岡中央
岩首地区 棚田・岩首談義所
Shukunegi
(Hot Springs)
Ryotsu
Kawasaki
Ogawa
Katanoo
Oda
⑲Jo-noyama koen Tower
Ogi
宿根木
Kakinoura
クアテルメ佐渡
両津
河崎
大川
片野尾
多田
城の山公園展望台
Sawasaki:
小木
Aso
Ijiri
柿野浦
Ogi honcho
Ichinomiya iriguchi
Kotoura-iriguchi
浅生
Matsugasaki Area
井尻
小木本町
Sado's
Akadomari chugaku mae
Higashi-ushima
Ogi Port
琴浦入口
一の宮入口
Oishi
赤泊中学前
松ヶ崎地区
東鵜島
Shiroyama Park 小木港佐渡汽船
Southern tip
Hamochi koko mae
Yajima / Kyojima Islands
Maruyama
大石
Akadomari Folk Museum
城山公園
Kajiya
Iwakubi
羽茂高校前
Ichiburizaki
丸山
Hongyoji Temple
赤泊郷土資料館
矢島・経島 Kaichoji Temple
⑰ Zenchoji Temple
鍛冶屋
岩首
Shizen-kyuyo mura
市振崎
本行寺
禅長寺
海潮寺
自然休養村
Soybean Paste Factory Museum
Okura Shrine
Yanagisawa
Shukunegi Village
味噌醸造資料館
大椋神社
Suginoura
柳沢
宿根木集落
Mushiroba
Koshiboso
Urazu
杉野浦
Taraibune
Matsugasaki-higashi
Oda
Akaiwa
莚場
腰細
浦津
(Wooden Tub-shaped Boats)
松ヶ崎東
多田
赤岩
Osugi
Jogahama
Beach
⑯
Akadomari Port
たらい舟
大杉
城が浜海水浴場
shimbo
赤泊埠頭前
Kisaki Shrine
Sado Deep Sea Water Supply Station Konosehana Lighthouse
Akadomari gyokyo mae
新保
鴻ノ瀬鼻灯台
佐渡海洋深層水分水施設
赤泊漁協前
木崎神社
Offer ends on March 31, 2016.
Matsugasaki History Park
Ogi
Shukunegi
Taiko Centre
Sawasaki
Ettsumi
Kaiun Shiryokan
松ヶ崎ヒストリーパーク
小木
宿根木
太鼓体験交流館
沢崎
江積
(Marine Transportation Museum)
Maura
海運資料館
真浦
Higashi-kaigan
Coast 東海岸
Akadomari Line 赤泊線
Nansenkyo Coast
南仙峡
Kitakoura
北小浦
Kitakoura Kaiyo Center
北小浦海洋センター
Osado Nature Path
大佐渡自然遊歩道
Tochu kominkan mae
戸中公民館前
⑫ Sado Kinzan
(Gold Mine)
佐渡金山（ゴールデン佐渡）
Nanaura-kaigan
Coast 七浦海岸 Oura
大浦
Oda
多田
Senkakuwan Tassha
尖閣湾達者
Nyuzaki 入崎
Nyuzaki
Sembo 入崎
千本
二ツ亀
願
Kitaushima
⑪ Ono-game Rock and Yellow-day Lilies
Moura-iriguchi
Masaragawa 北鵜島
Onogame Lodge
Kyuka-mura Sado Auto-camp
藻浦入口
真更川
大野亀ロッヂ
休暇村佐渡オートキャンプ場
Hajikizaki Lighthouse
Sekizaki Point
弾埼灯台
Sekizaki Lighthouse
関岬
Washizaki
関岬灯台
鷲崎
Koda Okura
Seki
Kaifu-ohashi Bridge
大倉
小田
関 Funatoiwakage Remains
海府大橋
Ikoi-no-yakata Sashisuseso Camp site
Yagara
Ishina
船登岩蔭遺跡
憩の館 佐志住施礎キャンプ場
Komyobutsuji Temple
矢柄
石名
Jizodo Temple
Hanezaka
光明仏寺
Iwayaguchi
跳坂
地蔵堂
Ohata Shrine
Sabuto Shrine 岩谷口
Seisuiji Temple
大幡神社
寒戸神社
清水寺
Osugi-daimyojin Shrine
Mitate-iriguchi
大杉大明神
Kumano Shrine
見立入口
熊野神社
Zaimokumachi
材木町
15min
Akadomari
赤泊
Senkakuwan Bay
Aquarium Pot holes created by wave erosion
(Sightseeing Cruise)
Hiranezaki 波蝕 穴群
水族館
尖閣湾（遊覧船）
Senkakuwan Nature Path 平根崎
⑫ Sado Gold Mine
40min
25min
岩谷口
Koge
Nyugawa
高下
入川
Kitakawachi
Nyuzaki Lighthouse
北川内
入崎灯台
Ushiroo
Ishige
石花
Senkakuwan Bay
尖閣湾
40min
45min
Iwayaguchi
入川
Nyuzaki Beach
入崎海水浴場 キャンプ場
Ryotsu — Aikawa: 65min
両津
相川
90min
Ryotsu — Sawata: 45min
両津
佐和田
Sawata — Ogi: 60min
佐和田
小木
Sawata — Oda: 65min
佐和田
多田
Ryotsu
20min
Kanai
30min 両津
金井
10min
10min
10min
20min
Sawata
10min
佐和田 15min
Mano
10min Niibo
10min
70min
新穂
真野
Hatano
畑野
25min
Nyugawa
尖閣湾
Shizenkyuyomura kanri center
(A local community hall)
自然休養村管理センター
70min
Aikawa
相川
Senkakuwan
相川
⑪Ono-game Futatsu-game Footpath 二ツ亀自然歩道
Negai-ohashi Bridge 願大橋
大野亀
Saino-kawara
⑩ Futatsu-game
Ono-game
賽の河原
二ツ亀
大野亀
Hajikizaki Point:
Sado's Northern tip
Futatsu-game
Negai
Iwakubi Line 岩首線
Five hundred yen for up to the first 2 hrs, 200 yen every hr. thereafter
● 2,000 yen for a full-day
● Delivery and drop-off services (1,100 yen each service)
● Bike navigation rentals are available. (500 yen each)
Special Offers
Available only at Sado Tourism Association offices
No delivery or drop-off
● Three-hour plan: 1,500 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for children
A three-hour bike rental and *coupons (worth 1,000 yen for adults 500 yen for children)
● One-day plan: 2,000 yen for adults and 1,250 yen for children
A twenty-four-hour-bike rental and *coupons (worth 1,000 yen for adults 500 yen for
children)
*Coupons can be used at designated facilities and/or souvenir shops.
For more information about the bike rental, please contact the Sado Tourism Association
Phone: 0259-27-5000
Bus Services
(Scheduled tour bus services and fixed-route bus services)
Scheduled tour buses
Scheduled bus services are available from Ryotsu Port and Ogi Port. Ten sightseeing
courses are offered, including the Sado Monogatari (Sado Story) course, which takes
passengers to popular spots such as Toki-no-mori koen (the Japanese crested ibis
center) and Sado Gold Mine. Advance reservations are required.
Fixed-route buses
Travelers can discover another side of Sado not covered by regular guidebooks by
using fixed-route buses, the main public transportation of locals. English timetable is
available at tourist information offices.
Contact:
Niigata Kotsu Sado
Tour Bus Reservation Center
☎0259-57-2121
☎0259-52-3200
Legend
Higashi Kaigan Line 東海岸線
Maehama
前浜
Convenient
&
d
Goo deal
Shukunegi Line 宿根木線
Ogi-hanto
Peninsula
小木半島
Ogi - Naoetsu
1hr. and 40min by high speed ferry
Watatsu Line 度津線
Hamochi
羽茂
Ichinomiya-iriguchi
一の宮入口
Three-day Two-day One-day
Akadomari - Teradomari
65 min by fast ferry
⑱Memorial of Nichiren Shonin’s Daimoku on the sea
日蓮上人波題目碑
Maehama Line 前浜線
Takidaira
滝平
Kamikawamo
上川茂
Ogi
小木
Akadomari
赤泊
Fixed Route Bus Passes
Urazu
浦津
Oda
多田
Pass
With coupons
worth 1,000 yen
for adults and
500 yen for children
Adults: 3,500 yen
Unlimited bus ride for
three consecutive days Children: 1,750 yen
Pass
With coupons
worth 500 yen
for adults and
250 yen for children
Unlimited bus ride for Adults: 2,500 yen
two consecutive days Children: 1,250 yen
Pass
Unlimited bus
ride for one-day
Adults: 1,500 yen
Children: 750 yen
● Passes are available at Niigata Kotsu Sado Information offices.
⑨ Kazashima-benten Rock
Convenience Store
Bike Rental
Accommodations
Sado’s hotels, ryokan, and minshuku offer delicious meal services. Visitors
can enjoy those options in addition to individual plans.
Tourist Information Office
Locations
Contact:
★ Ryotsu Port (Sado Tourism Association)
Ryotsu-Minato
0259-27-5000
★ Aikawa (Sado Tourism Association)
Aikawa-sakae-machi
0259-74-2220
★ Mano (Sado Tourism Association)
Mono-shimmachi
0259-55-3589
★ Ogi Port (Sado Tourism Association)
Ogi-machi
0259-86-3200
Ryotsu Port
0259-27-5195
Ogi Port
0259-86-3010
★ Niigata Kotsu Sado Head Office
Kawaharada-suwamachi
0259-57-2121
★ Niigata Kotsu Sado Ryotsu Office
Ryotsu-Minato
0259-27-3141
★ Niigata Kotsu Sado Ogi Office
Ogi-machi
0259-86-3130
★ Niigata Kotsu Sado Ryotsu Port
Ryotsu-Minato
0259-27-5164
★ Niigata Kotsu Sado Aikawa Office
Aikawa san-chome
0259-74-3131
★ Sado Kisen Information Offices
A star mark: Hotel booking assistance is available.