2025.03.21

A hotel in Sado Island has been selected as ‘’The World’s Greatest Places of 2025“, by TIME!

Grab your passport and head to Sado Island in Niigata!

TIME recently released its list of the 100 greatest places to visit in 2025, and Nipponia Sado on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture earned a spot in the "Places to Stay" category.

To compile this list, TIME solicited nominations of places—including hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums, parks, and more—from its international network of correspondents and contributors, as well as via an application process, with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences.

Nipponia Sado steeped in history and rich culture, is now recognized worldwide! The hotel's inclusion on this prestigious list highlights not only its historical significance but also the surrounding region, where history continues to thrive. With this recognition, there is no doubt that more and more tourists will be drawn to Sado.