Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Mancho
58 Orito, Sado, Niigata-ken, 952-1575, Japan
Arguably the best hotel on the island's west coast, the Mancho caters mostly to Japanese tourists. Not a lot of English is spoken, but the staff nevertheless make the few visiting Westerners feel welcome. Request a room on the sea side for the stunning ocean view. There's a communal hot-spring bath in the hotel. Breakfast is included in the basic rate and 11-course kaiseki dinner plans are also available.
PROS
- excellent views in clear weather
- friendly staff
- nice onsen baths
CONS
- no English spoken
- dismal views on rainy days
- quiet area if you want to go out at night; need to taxi into Aikawa
