
Minato Oasis Sado Ryōtsu (みなとオアシス佐渡両津)
Flow of the course
About 15 min from the previous stop
About 40 min here
About 5 min to the next stop
Next stop: Summer Festival Unique to Sado's Gateway, with Tanabata Decorations and Fireworks Illuminating the PortAbout this spot
The area around Ryōtsu Port, Sado Island's gateway. As the port where ferries from mainland Niigata arrive and depart, restaurants and souvenir shops gather here, making it an ideal place to have an early dinner before the festival begins. As evening approaches, more people walk beneath the Tanabata decorations, and a festive atmosphere begins to emerge.
Tips
The area becomes crowded from evening onwards on festival day, so early arrival is recommended. Strong winds sometimes occur around the port, so be careful with decorations and baggage. If you want to secure a good spot for fireworks viewing, finish dinner early and move to the venue.
Best time to visit
Takes approximately 40 minutes. Finishing before 5 PM makes the move to the venue smooth.
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〒952-0011 Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, Ryōtsu Ebi
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