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Sado Island
An Island with a beat
Things to do in Sado Island
Upcoming Sado Island Events
Activities
Sado Toki Marathon 2025
The Sado Toki Marathon offers full and half-marathon events alongside a 10km and shorter fun run routes.
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![Kajikawachisui Memorial Park]( "Kajikawachisui Memorial Park")
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![Muramatsu Park]( "Muramatsu Park")
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![Yahiko Station]( "Yahiko Station")
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![Niigata Prefecture: Discover Japan’s Coastal Treasures and Cultural Heritage]( "Niigata Prefecture: Discover Japan’s Coastal Treasures and Cultural Heritage")
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![JR East to Launch First Ever Shinkansen Mystery Game]( "JR East to Launch First Ever Shinkansen Mystery Game")
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![Discover the Best of Niigata City: Insights From a Local Ambassador]( "Discover the Best of Niigata City: Insights From a Local Ambassador")
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![JR Tadami Line]( "JR Tadami Line")
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![Ijimino Park Iris Garden]( "Ijimino Park Iris Garden")
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![JA Minami Uonuma Yairo Agri Park]( "JA Minami Uonuma Yairo Agri Park")
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![Sado Island Inn Named One of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places]( "Sado Island Inn Named One of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places")
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![Sakura Season At Hakusan Park]( "Sakura Season At Hakusan Park")
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![Takada Castle Sakura Festival]( "Takada Castle Sakura Festival")
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![Niigata Fireworks Festival]( "Niigata Fireworks Festival")
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![Tsunan Snow Festival]( "Tsunan Snow Festival")
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![Kamo Koinobori Festival]( "Kamo Koinobori Festival")
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![Fuji Rock Festival]( "Fuji Rock Festival")
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![Nagaoka Hodare Festival]( "Nagaoka Hodare Festival")
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![Ponshukan – Sake Heaven]( "Ponshukan – Sake Heaven")
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![All Japan Gyoza Festival in Niigata]( "All Japan Gyoza Festival in Niigata")
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![Tokamachi Snow Festival]( "Tokamachi Snow Festival")
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![Niigata Prefecture: Discover Japan’s Coastal Treasures and Cultural Heritage]( "Niigata Prefecture: Discover Japan’s Coastal Treasures and Cultural Heritage")
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![Discover the Best of Niigata City: Insights From a Local Ambassador]( "Discover the Best of Niigata City: Insights From a Local Ambassador")
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![JR Tadami Line]( "JR Tadami Line")
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![Yahiko Station]( "Yahiko Station")
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![Kajikawachisui Memorial Park]( "Kajikawachisui Memorial Park")
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![Muramatsu Park]( "Muramatsu Park")
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![Ijimino Park Iris Garden]( "Ijimino Park Iris Garden")
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Places to stay in Sado Island
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Sado Island Inn Named One of TIME’s World’s Greates...
Kim BergströmSado Island's global recognition is continuing in 2025, with the addition of NIPPONIA Sado Aikawa Kanayamacho on TIME maga..
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The New Golden Route is History
Join us as we follow this historic route that takes in samurai castles, mountain monasteries, and UNESCO sites – all on the ne..
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A Journey to Sado Island
Patrick HarnettDay trip to Sado Island in Japan. A step back in time to a remote and beautiful location. Exploring the gold mine of Sado.