Sado History and Legend Museum
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Experience Sado's history and legends brought to life by life-sized robot figures!
Highlights
- Life-sized robot figures narrate history
- Historical figures connected to Sado: Emperor Juntoku, Nichiren, Zeami, and more
- Moving figures and visuals make history easy to understand
- A museum where you can experience Sado's history and legends
- Entertainment for both adults and children
Basic Information
- Address
- 655 Mano, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Niigata
- Access
- About 30 minutes by car from Ryotsu Port (Sado Kisen Ferry). About 40 minutes by car from Ogi Port (Sado Kisen Ferry). Get off at the "Sado Rekishi Densetsu-kan Mae" bus stop (Niigata Kotsu Sado Bus) and it's right there. Show route
- Op.Hours
- April - November: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM / December - March: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Weekdays only)
- Cld.Days
- Every Monday (the following day if Monday is a holiday)
- Fee
- Adult: ¥900 Child (Elementary/Junior High): ¥450 Infant: Free *Group discounts available
- INFO
- Photography is permitted inside the facility. However, please refrain from using flash photography.
Overview
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