Introducing Four Courses to Discover the Attractions of Sado Island
Outdoor exploration courses designed to help you discover Sado Island, where people and the natural world strive to co-exist in harmony.
Please apply at EC Information Centre during the festival from August 22nd through 25th.
*The guidance for all four courses will be in Japanese only.
*Applications can not be made by telephone.
All Courses: Travel included in fee. Participants must be aged 10 or over. [Primary school students (ages 10-12) must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian]
A. Kotoura Sea Kayak Experience
Aug. 23 (Fri) – 25 (Sun)
10:00-12:00 / 13:30-15:30
6 times total 4,000yen
Kotoura is famous for its beautiful coastline, clear waters and diving spots. Take a paddle in a sea kayak to enjoy playing in the sea breeze. This program is recommended for lovers of the great outdoors.
B. Osado Natural Giant Cedar Forest Walk
Aug. 23 (Fri) , 25 (Sun)
9:10 Ryotsu – 12:40 Ryotsu
2 times total 4,000yen
Enjoy a cool, refreshing walk in the forest on the Osado Mountain Range and see the Ishina natural cedar trees, which have been warped by strong winds and snow in the harsh winter season. A local Sado eco tour guide will lead the way.
C. Ogi Peninsula Geo-Tourism
Aug. 24 (Sat)
10:00-12:00 / 13:30-15:30
2 times total 3,000yen
Ogi Peninsula is famous for its beauty and the varied topography of its shoreline. With the help of a Geo-park guide, come explore crustal deformations and learn about a way of life that is closely connected to the topography.
D. Crested Ibis Conservation Centre and Satoyama Hike
Aug. 23 (Fri) , 25 (Sun)
14:15 Ryotsu -17:10 Ogi
2 times total 3,500yen
You can come within a inch of Sado’s ellusive Crested Ibis! Visit the newly opened Crested Ibis conservation facility, then we’ll guide you through the bird’s natural habitat, Satoyama.
Venue Map (Sado, Niigata)
Inquiries:
Applications accepted from June 1
NPO Shimamirai Tel. & Fax. 0259-81-4567 (Telephone assistance available in Japanese only)
Sado Experience Email Address: sado.taiken@gmail.com