A 2-Day Journey to Celebrate Sado Island's Gold Mines Newly Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ～ Ultimate Getaway Plan ～
- Bokun ID:
- 926762
- Product Code:
- 5898739-302
The Sado Island Gold Mines, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2024 for their cultural significance, are the only place in the world where mining, ore selection, smelting, and refining techniques from the past remain so well preserved. Alongside these sites are remnants of mining villages and administrative offices, offering a glimpse into the island’s historic production system.
This tour is packed with the best of Sado Island, including a visit to Obata Sake Brewery’s School Brewery, which repurposes an old school building into a sustainable brewery, promoting the circular use of Sado's resources, energy, and people. You’ll also experience Sado’s vibrant traditional culture with a hands-on encounter with the 'Onidaiko' (Demon Drum Dance) at Sadoya Nippon, a cultural hub celebrating the island’s artistic heritage.
●Minimum Number of Participants: 2 people
●Tour Conductor/Guide:There will be no tour conductor accompanying this trip. A dedicated local guide will accompany you from your arrival at Ryotsu Port on Day1 to the hotel, and from the hotel to Ryotsu Port on Day2. For all other segments, you will be responsible for managing your own schedule.
●Number of Meals: Total of 4 meals (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
●Application Deadline: Until 5:30 PM one week before the tour start date (Japan time)
●Travel Costs (same rate for adults and children, per person):
For double occupancy (2 persons in a room): 480,000 yen per person
For triple occupancy (3 persons in a room): 380,000 yen per person
For quadruple occupancy (4 persons in a room): 320,000 yen per person
●Travel Planning and Execution for the Tour:
Company Name: ConciergeBANK Co., Ltd.
Address: 4th Floor, Midtown East, 9-7-2 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, Japan
Phone Number: +81-(0)3-6434-0329
Email Address: luxurex@kconciergebank.com
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays)
Registration Number: Tokyo Metropolitan Governor Registered Travel Agency No. 2-7803 (Member of the All Nippon Travel Agents Association)
General Travel Operations Manager: Hatsue Horiuchi
The travel operations manager is responsible for transactions at the sales office handling customer travel. If you have any questions regarding this travel contract, please inquire with the travel operations manager during the above business hours.
[Terms and Conditions for Your Travel Contract]
The information provided on this page, along with the following Travel Conditions for Domestic Package Tours, shall be considered as the issuance of the terms and conditions document.
Travel Conditions for Domestic Package Tours (Japanese)
Privacy Policy (Personal Information Protection Policy)
[Regarding Accessibility]
Those with health problems, those who use wheelchairs or other equipment, those with physical or mental disabilities, those with food or animal allergies, those who are pregnant or may become pregnant, those with assistance dogs for the physically disabled (guide dogs, hearing dogs, service dogs), or those who need special consideration are kindly requested to inform us of their specific needs at the time of application. (Please also notify us immediately if you develop any of these conditions after the tour contract has been concluded.) We will provide you with further guidance, so please inform us of the details of the measures you will need to take during the trip. We will comply with the request to the extent possible and reasonable.
[Regarding the Notations in the Itinerary]
● Entry Tour, 〇 Walking Tour, ▲ Drive-by Tour
※ Time Slot Guide
Early Morning = 4:00 AM-6:00 AM, Morning = 6:00 AM-9:00 AM, Late Morning = 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, Afternoon = 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Evening = 4:00 PM-7:00 PM, Night = 7:00 PM-12:00 AM, Late Night = 12:00 AM-4:00 AM
[Cancellation Fees for Package Tours]
Cancellation fees per person:
Cancellation made 20 days or less before the tour start date: 20% of the tour price
Cancellation made 7 days or less before the tour start date: 30% of the tour price
Cancellation made 1 day before the tour start date: 40% of the tour price
Cancellation made on the tour start date: 50% of the tour price
Cancellation after the tour has started or in the case of a no-show: 100% of the tour price
Ticket Information
Twin Room (up to 2 people per room), per person (ages 3 and up)
¥480,000Triple Room (up to 3 people per room), per person (ages 3 and up)
¥380,000Fourth Room (up to 4 people per room), per person (ages 3 and up)
¥320,000More Information
Reservation Deadline
The start of the experience Up to 1 Weekly before
What's included in the experience
Accommodation fee (1 night)
Private vehicle (Day 1: Ryotsu Port → Hotel in Sado Island, Day 2: Hotel in Sado Island→ Ryotsu Port)
Dedicated local guide (Day 1: Ryotsu Port → Hotel in Sado Island, Day 2: Hotel in Sado Island→ Ryotsu Port) *Available in Japanese or English
Fees for the experience plans and the tours specified in the itinerary
Meal expenses (Total of 4 meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
Round-trip transportation from Niigata Port to Ryotsu Port (jetfoil on the outbound trip, first-class cabin on the car ferry for the return)
What is not included in the experience
Items other than those listed under 'Inclusions' are not included in the tour price. Some examples are provided below.
Excess Baggage Charge (for amounts exceeding specific weight, capacity, or number limits)
Transportation and accommodation expenses from your home to the departure point and from the dismissal point to your home
Hot spring facility taxes
Costs for special assistance or services Personal expenses for additional meals, beverages, and associated taxes and service charges
Communication fees for internet services
Precautions
■Day 1: Enjoy and Experience 'Okesa' (Traditional Folk Song) at Kasugazaki
Please note that the program content and location may change depending on the weather. In the event of any changes, we will do our best to provide alternative options as early as possible.
■Day 2: Experience the Traditional Onidaiko Performance at Sadoya Nippon
Please wear comfortable clothing for participation. Since the activities involve walking within the shrine and moving around, those with mobility issues may find it challenging to join. However, anyone who is healthy and active, regardless of age or gender, is welcome to participate.
■Jetfoil (Day 1: Niigata Port → Ryotsu Port) and Car Ferry (Day 2: Ryotsu Port → Niigata Port)
In case of cancellation, we will strive to inform you as early as possible based on weather conditions, but the decision to cancel may be made on the day of travel.
* Conditions for Cancellation:
Cancellations may occur due to rough seas or poor visibility. The decision is made based on a combination of various data, including wave height, swells, wind strength and direction, and visibility. If weather warnings such as typhoon or wave warnings are issued for Niigata Prefecture, there is a possibility of cancellation. However, please note that the issuance of warnings is only a guideline, and the decision to cancel is not solely based on whether or not warnings are issued.
[Please read carefully and acknowledge before applying]
In the event that the outbound jetfoil is canceled, if the cost of the trip changes due to changes in contract conditions (the cancellation fee for travel services not provided due to such changes, as well as any fees already paid or that will need to be paid in the future, will be offset), we will refund the difference.
※※ Please note that a slightly different option, the [Luxury Plan], is also available. We encourage you to consider it as well. ※※
Differences from the [Ultimate Getaway Plan]:
●Hotel:
・Ultimate Getaway Plan: Modern Japanese twin room or equivalent.
・Luxury Plan: Suite room specified.
●Experience on the First Night:
・Ultimate Getaway Plan: Enjoy and participate in the Okesa folk song performance at Kasugasaki.
・Luxury Plan: Private Noh performance at Kasuga Shrine.
●Private Vehicle:
・Ultimate Getaway Plan: HiAce or equivalent.
・Luxury Plan: Vellfire or equivalent.
What you need
■Day 2: Experience the Traditional Onidaiko Performance at Sadoya Nippon
Please wear comfortable clothing for participation.
Cancellation Policy
| On the day | 100% |
|---|---|
| On the day | 50% |
| 1Days before | 40% |
| 7Days before | 30% |
| 20Days before | 20% |
Information
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Optional Add-ons Available:
For those interested, we can arrange the following:
1. Flight from Osaka to Niigata Airport
2. Private transfer from Niigata Airport to the hotel in Niigata City
3. Accommodation at the pre-night hotel
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Since there are no means of transportation from Osaka area that can get you to the 9:40 AM jet foil departure from Niigata Port on the morning of the tour, you will need to arrive in the Niigata Port/Niigata Station area the day before.
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9:40 AM (approx.) Depart from Niigata Port
10:47 AM (approx.) Arriva at Ryotsu Port in Sado Island
Embark on a private tour of the World Heritage Site, Sado Gold Mine!
● Learn about the history of the mines at "Kirarium Sado"
Explore a tunnel-like space and discover the history of the Sado gold and silver mines from the early modern period to the present day. Immerse yourself in the world of Sado Gold Mine.
〇 Kitazawa Flotation Plant
Visit the site of Japan's first successful application of flotation separation technology, originally used in copper production and later applied to gold and silver extraction. This site, renowned as "the best in the East," processed over 50,000 tons of ore per month and symbolizes a significant modern heritage.
● World Cultural Heritage Site: Sado Gold Mine
With a history of advanced mining techniques and management that lasted over 400 years, Sado Gold Mine is recognized for its historical and cultural value. The remains of the mine, historic buildings, and the town where workers lived have been preserved, leading to its designation as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2024.
● Enjoy and Experience 'Okesa' (Traditional Folk Song) at Kasugazaki
Once a place of exile, Sado Island became a cultural hub where folk performing arts from across Japan took root, brought by the many artists and intellectuals sent there. At Kasugazaki, renowned for its stunning sunsets, immerse yourself in the rhythms of Okesa through both performance and hands-on experience. Create picture-perfect memories that will stay with you forever.
Stay at the HOTEL OOSADO, located in the scenic Aikawa Kasugazaki area on Sado Island’s western coast.
9:00 AM Depart from the hotel
Take a Private Vehicle Tour to Discover Sado’s History and Future.
● Obata Sake Brewery : Sake Brewing School at Gakkogura
Founded in 1892, Obata Sake Brewery, with over 130 years of history, has transformed an old school into a sustainable brewery. Tour the school brewery and enjoy the spectacular views of the sky and sea from the "School Brewery Café." Experience sake tasting paired with desserts made from sake by-products such as sake lees, all themed around fermentation and local ingredients.
● Experience Sado's Traditional Performing Art "Onidaiko" with Sadoya Nippon
Sado Island, influenced by the Sado Gold Mine World Heritage Site, is home to Onidaiko (Demon Drumming), a unique art form. Performed by around 120 groups, it has been showcased internationally, including at the Milan Expo.
Onidaiko features demons and lions dancing to taiko rhythms during spring festivals, offering prayers for harvests and protection.
We offer a special tour where you can watch, learn, and experience this unique cultural heritage.
This exclusive full-course experience includes:
1) A visit to shrines that host Sado’s vibrant festivals
2) A live Onidaiko performance and hands-on workshop at a training hall
3) The chance to wear authentic demon costumes for commemorative photos
4) A special Onidaiko prop as a souvenir to take home after the experience
Transfer by private vehicle to Ryotsu Port.
4:05 PM (approx.) Depart from Ryotsu Port
6:35 PM (approx.) Arrive at Niigata Port and conclude the tour.
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Optional Add-ons:
For those interested, we can arrange:
1. Private transfer from Niigata Port to Niigata Airport or Niigata Station
2. Flight or Shinkansen arrangements
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The business offering the experience will reply to you within4days whether the reservation has gone through or not.
Please note that the payment will not be processed until we receive a response from you.
Vendor Information
株式会社ConciergeBANK
〒107-0052
東京都港区赤坂九丁目7番2号 ミッドタウン・イースト4階