Sado Island is a treasure trove of scenic locales located off the coast of Niigata Prefecture in Japan. Known as the Island of Exile, Sado is one of Japan’s largest islands brimming with majestic mountains, ethereal coastlines, beautiful rice paddies, and much more. Take a ride on Tarai Bune, a traditional round tub that is used as fishing boats to look for seaweed, turban shells on the Ogi coast. Visit the Sado Kinzan Gold Mine, which once produced the largest amount of gold in Japan. Explore the mines through two different routes that give visitors a peek into life in the mines and various artifacts from the Edo period. Try your hand at Taiko drum at the Taiko Experience Exchange Center. The large Taiko drum is built from 600-year-old trees and its sound reverberates through the building. Learn about Sake, the Japanese Wine, and its production process at the Hokusetsu Sake Brewery.