
Sanno Festival
Seven portable shrines and demon-drum performances highlight this Sado festival, jointly conducted by six local communities as part of traditions spanning over 800 years.
Sado · 12–14 Apr 2027

Seven portable shrines and demon-drum performances highlight this Sado festival, jointly conducted by six local communities as part of traditions spanning over 800 years.
Sado · 12–14 Apr 2027
The Aikawa Gold and Silver Mine on Sado Island operated for nearly four centuries as a key pillar of the Tokugawa shogunate's finances.
Sado
Sagiryu Kyogen, a rare traditional comic theatre form from only three locations in Japan, is performed during this festival eve by preservation groups and local students.
Sado · 14 Apr 2027
A two-day marathon event on Sado Island showcases the landscape and natural heritage of this habitat for the rare Japanese crested ibis.
Sado · 25–26 Apr 2027
Reference rates · 2026/10/08
Seven portable shrines and demon-drum performances highlight this Sado festival, jointly conducted by six local communities as part of traditions spanning over 800 years.
12–14 Apr 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedSado · NiigataSagiryu Kyogen, a rare traditional comic theatre form from only three locations in Japan, is performed during this festival eve by preservation groups and local students.
14 Apr 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedSado · NiigataA two-day marathon event on Sado Island showcases the landscape and natural heritage of this habitat for the rare Japanese crested ibis.
25–26 Apr 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedSado · NiigataAnnual shrine festival featuring traditional performing arts, portable shrine processions, and demonstrations of ancient Minato kiyari songs.
5 May 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedSado · NiigataSwimmers choose from four distance options ranging from 500 meters to five kilometers in this open-water competition held in Mano Bay.
12 Jul 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedSado · NiigataA summer festival on Sado Island blending the Tanabata star festival with the ceremonial opening of Ryotsu Port, featuring parades, folk dance, and a fireworks finale.
7–8 Aug 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedSado · NiigataA summer festival in the port town of Ogi on Sado Island, with traditional dances, portable shrines, and a fireworks display rooted in prayers for maritime safety.
29–30 Aug 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedSado · NiigataThe Sado Island Endurance Challenge draws competitors from around the world for a 210-kilometre bike course circling the entire island alongside running events.
6 Sep 2027 · Dates not yet confirmedSado · NiigataAll JR East lines including shinkansen, plus the Tokyo Monorail and through trains to Nikko, for 5 or 10 days
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The Aikawa Gold and Silver Mine on Sado Island operated for nearly four centuries as a key pillar of the Tokugawa shogunate's finances.
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