Overview
Sado Island lies in the Sea of Japan and falls entirely under the jurisdiction of Sado City, Niigata Prefecture. Covering an area of 854.76 square kilometres, it is one of the larger islands off the coast of Honshu. Its highest peak is Mount Kinpoku, rising to 1,172 metres.
Highlights
- ●An island expanse covering 854.76 square kilometres
- ●Mount Kinpoku, the highest peak at 1,172 metres
- ●The island scenery shaped by a long coastline on the Sea of Japan
- ●A whole island under the single jurisdiction of Sado City
History
Geologically the island took shape in the distant past and has long stood as an island in the Sea of Japan. Its entire area belongs to Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, and it is designated as an island forming a specified inhabited border-region area under Japanese law. There has also been discussion over the reading of the island's name as recorded in national gazetteers.
Access
The island lies off the western part of Niigata Prefecture, at a shortest distance of 32 kilometres from Honshu, and is reached by sea from mainland ports.
Best season
The scenery of this sea-girt island can be enjoyed year-round, though milder seasons suit exploring its natural features such as Mount Kinpoku.
Map
38.0675, 138.3975 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Cross to Sado Island by sea from a port on the Honshu side
- 2Take in the form of Mount Kinpoku, the island's highest peak
- 3Follow the coast to experience the island scenery of the Sea of Japan
- 4Stroll among the nature and settlements spread across Sado City
Did you know?
💡 Sado Island is regarded as the sixth largest island in Japan.
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