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โ˜…Onsen hotels facing the sea2 places
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HOTEL AZUMA
Aikawa โ€“ ลŒura (west coast)

52-room onsen hotel on a hill facing the sea, nicknamed โ€˜the inn closest to the sunsetโ€™. Indoor and outdoor baths, private baths in a large garden and suites with open-air baths.

SunsetSea-facing onsenSuites with bath
๐ŸŒOfficial websitehotel-azuma.jpโ†’๐ŸจView on Bookingbooking.comโ†’
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HOTEL OOSADO
Aikawa โ€“ Cape Kasugazaki

72-room onsen hotel, almost all rooms with a sea view, near the Aikawa mines. Large thermal bath, outdoor bath and seasonal fish cuisine. May close in midwinter.

Sea viewOpen-air bathNear the gold mines
๐ŸŒOfficial websitehotel-oosado.jpโ†’๐ŸจView on Bookingbooking.comโ†’
โœฆComfort3 places
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Tabino Hotel Sado
Chigusa (centre of the island)

Simple, practical hotel in the centre of the island, designed as a base for exploring everywhere. Large shared bath and Japanese meals with Sadoโ€™s โ€˜Tokiโ€™ Koshihikari rice.

CentralGood valueLarge bath
๐ŸŒOfficial websitesado.tabino-hotel.jpโ†’๐ŸจView on Bookingbooking.comโ†’
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Kiraku
Ryลtsu โ€“ Shiizaki Onsen

Hot-spring inn on a hill, 5 minutes from Ryลtsu port, with views of Lake Kamo and the bay from every room. Large panoramic bath and private open-air bath.

Lake Kamo viewPrivate bathClose to the port
๐ŸŒOfficial websitesado-kiraku.comโ†’๐ŸจView on Bookingbooking.comโ†’
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Hotel New Katsura
Ryลtsu โ€“ shore of Lake Kamo

Hot-spring hotel between Ryลtsu Bay and Lake Kamo, facing the ลŒsado range; crested ibises frequent the nearby rice paddies. Outdoor bath, private open-air bath and free shuttle.

Lake KamoPrivate bathCrested ibis
๐ŸŒOfficial websitesado-katsura.jpโ†’๐ŸจView on Bookingbooking.comโ†’
๐ŸฏRyokans & charm4 places
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Hotel Mancho
Aikawa

Traditional hot-spring ryokan in Aikawa, with rooms facing the sea or the old mining site, wheelchair-accessible rooms and a suite with an open-air bath.

RyokanSea or mine viewAccessible rooms
๐ŸŒOfficial websitehotel-mancho.jpโ†’๐ŸจView on Bookingbooking.comโ†’
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Kohan no yado Yoshidaya
Ryลtsu โ€“ shore of Lake Kamo

Inn descended from a house founded in 1858, whose cooking follows recipes handed down since then, using Sadoโ€™s seasonal produce. Open-air rooftop thermal bath facing the lake.

Founded in 1858Rooftop bathLake Kamo
๐ŸŒOfficial websiteyosidaya.comโ†’๐ŸจView on Bookingbooking.comโ†’
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Sado Onsen Oyado Oginoyu
Ogi (south-west)

Hot-spring inn perched on the heights of Ogi, facing the Sea of Japan, a stoneโ€™s throw from the tub boats. Cuisine using island produce; baths also open to day visitors.

Onsen with a viewSouth of the islandNear the tub boats
๐ŸŒOfficial websiteoginoyu.comโ†’๐ŸจView on Bookingbooking.comโ†’
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Sadomari โ€“ old farmhouses to rent
Yamato and Izumi (Kuninaka plain)

Two renovated traditional farmhouses, each rented in full to a single group, with three bedrooms and self check-in. The century-old Izumi house won a Good Design Award in 2025.

Entire houseCentury-old farmhouseFamilies and groups
๐ŸŒOfficial websitesadokisen.co.jpโ†’
๐ŸŽ’Budget & hostels2 places
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Oyado Kakureya
Shiidomari (north of Ryลtsu)

Guesthouse in a traditional Japanese residence, 10 minutes from Ryลtsu port, for up to 25 people. Anglers will find an outdoor fish-cleaning table and free ice.

Traditional houseAnglers welcomeGroups
๐ŸŒOfficial websitesado-kakureya.comโ†’
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Sado Belle Mer Youth Hostel
Himetsu โ€“ Senkaku Bay

14-bed hostel in Senkaku Bay park, renowned for its sunsets, with budget half board. You can swim, dive or fish from its shore.

Youth hostelHalf boardSunsets
๐ŸŒOfficial websitesado.bellemer.jpโ†’