Created by the Sado Bamboo Club dedicated to educating people about the allure of Sado’s bamboo, the Mussanko Sado Matsuri highlights island life as part of Earth Celebration. The festival features workshops that allow participants to experience daily life on Sado, Sado Arts Performance, and Sado’s organic market. Then, on the 27th (Sat) from evening into the night, tour the local favorite food and drink establishments with the Town of Sado Social Club and make new friends. Enjoy hanging out with the locals by the summer beach.
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Aug. 26 (Fri) 16:00~20:00
1Mussanko Sado Matsuri Eve [EC-Related Event]
Enjoy the festival on the eve of the Matsuri with the bamboo community in the venue where bamboo workshops and exhibit shops will be held during the day!
Aug. 27 (Sat) 8:00~16:30
2Mussanko Sado Matsuri [EC-Related Event]
Created by the Sado Bamboo Club dedicated to educating people about the allure of Sado’s bamboo, the Mussanko Sado Matsuri highlights island life as part of Earth Celebration. Sado has a long history of native culture that is embedded in the daily lives of island residents. The festival features workshops that allow participants to experience daily life on Sado, Sado Arts Performance, and Sado’s organic market. We welcome everyone to immerse themselves in Sado life and to envision the future of our Earth together!
Aug. 27 (Sat) 17:00~19:30
3Town of Sado Social Club [EC-Related Event]
A popular ticket at last year’s Earth Celebration, we are happy to bring this program back this year to introduce the cuisine and sake of Sado with the Town of Sado Social Club. This year’s program will feature outdoor indulgences in the center region of Sado, along Sawada Beach and its expansive view of the summer sea. Taste the harvest of Sado’s sea and favorite dishes and sake from Sawada’s most popular local restaurants while basking in the sunset that extends from Mano Bay to Osado mountains.
- Located 10 minutes walking distance from Mussanko Sado Matsuri venue.
Aug. 27 (Sun) 10:00~
4Harbour Market [EC Event]
Come enjoy the Harbour Market with your new friends from the Mussanko Sado Matsuri and The Town of Sado Social Club!
- Located 50 minutes away by car from Sawata
Bus Information
local island buses information
For more information: Niigata Kotsu Sado
Tel. 0259-57-2121（Assistance in Japanese only. 9:00–17:30）
Suggested Lodging (In or around Kuninaka)
Search numerous listings by accommodation type easily on the Sado Official Tourism Information Site!
https://www.visitsado.com/en/stay/
Suggested Eateries (In or around Kuninaka)
Search numerous listings by cuisine easily on the Sado Official Tourism Information Site!
https://www.visitsado.com/en/meal/
