
Sado IslandNiigata
佐渡シーサイドヴィラ(THE SEASIDE VILLA 佐渡島)
The only sunset beach and spa rental on Sado Island. Every villa looks out at the sea, and the four- and six-person houses see the sunset directly. Rates are set per house, not per person.

Niigata
Sado, the Japan Sea's largest island, gold mines, crested ibis, tub boats and the Kaifu coast. Century-old homes reborn as whole-house stays stand in old hamlets, with sunset rental cottages by the sea.
Access: Jetfoil or car ferry from Niigata Port to Ryotsu. A car is essential locally.
Regional flavours worth seeking out around here.
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新潟県新潟Official site
Niigata Prefecture's first all-ocean-view glamping, on a hilltop above the Sea of Japan in Joetsu, with eleven dome tents. Four have a private sauna, and dog-run rooms let you stay with your dog. Dinner is a glamping BBQ of Niigata-brand meat and seafood.
4 room types

新潟県弥彦Official site
A glamping site at the foot of Mt. Yahiko in Niigata, with large dome tents, a Nordisk cotton tent and special rooms with a tent sauna, plus an auto-loyly sauna, a large bath and an outdoor pool. Day-use BBQ is also available.
6 room types

新潟県出雲崎Official site
A sauna-equipped private villa on the shore of Izumozaki, Niigata, a 10-second walk from the Sea of Japan and limited to two groups a day. Choose between the blue 'Sea Room' and the orange 'Sunset Room,' with sweeping sea views, a rare earthen dome sauna and optional BBQ catering.
2 room types

新潟県魚沼Official site
Glamping within the year-round Maiko Resort in Minamiuonuma, Niigata. In summer the ski slopes turn to lawn for glamping, auto-camping and a BBQ garden, and afterwards you can soak in the weakly alkaline Maiko Onsen 'Iishi-no-yu'; the resort restaurant also serves a buffet built around Minamiuonuma Koshihikari rice.