Plus One Education Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeshi Wakameda), a subsidiary of Riso Kyoiku Group Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Masahiko Tenbo), will hold the "Sado Island! Gold & Ocean Camp" from Wednesday, August 5, 2026, to Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Sado Island! Gold & Ocean Camp departing August 5: Overview
・Travel contract type: Packaged tour
・Dates: August 5, 2026 (Wed) - August 8, 2026 (Sat), 3 nights, 4 days
(Application deadline: Sunday, July 26, 2026)
・Target: Grades 1-9 (boys and girls)
*Grade at the time of tour departure
・Location: Sado City, Niigata Prefecture
・Accommodation: "Shiotsu no Sato" Japanese-style room
・Meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners
・Transportation: Shinkansen and ferry (departing from Tokyo)
・Tour Price: [Elementary School Students] \120,450 [Junior High School Students] \153,450 *Included in tour price: Transportation, accommodation, meals, activity experience fees, travel accident insurance premiums
・Capacity: 40 people (Minimum number of participants: 10)
*Tours may be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not met.
*A tour conductor will accompany the entire itinerary (supervisory staff will accompany 1 per 5-8 students).
・Details URL: https://ec.riso-plus1.co.jp/products/detail/1985
Recommended Points
1. A highly popular tour with an annual waiting list! A precious experience to see the World Heritage site "Sado Kinzan" and crested ibis.
This tour, which has an annual waiting list, is packed with many nature and cultural experiences unique to Sado Island.
It includes valuable experiences that can only be had on Sado Island, such as visiting "Sado Kinzan," a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, and observing the "crested ibis," designated as a Special Natural Monument of Japan.
2. Stunning scenery that nurtures children's rich sensibilities: sunsets over the sea and a sky full of stars!
From the accommodation, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the beautiful sunset sinking into the Sea of Japan. At night, you can see a sky full of stars, allowing you to experience the nature of Sado Island even while at the accommodation.
3. A highly popular program with many repeat participants every year! Ocean activities on Sado Island that children will be captivated by.
There are also ocean activities for children to enjoy, such as banana boat rides and swimming! The sea around Sado Island is calm and shallow in many areas, making it safe to participate. Many children who participate in the Sado Island tour return year after year and eagerly look forward to the ocean activities!
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Click here for Instagram posts from past tours!
Arrival at Sado Island! Sunset views from the accommodation, ferry, and crested ibis observation Ocean activities Visit to Sado Kinzan *Pottery making experience mentioned in this post is not included in this year's itinerary.
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Schedule
Day
Schedule
Day 1
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Depart Tokyo (Shinkansen) Arrive Niigata (Ferry) Arrive Sado Island
● Ferry onboard experience & feeding seagulls mid-air ● Observe the crested ibis, a natural monument, at Toki no Mori Park ● Let's go see the beautiful sunset sinking into the Sea of Japan ● Evening gathering
Day 2
● Tarai boat experience ● Drumming experience taught by instructors from the drum performance group "Kodo" ● Swimming ● Beach play ● Fireworks display
Day 3
● Visit Sado Kinzan ● "Golden Panning" game ● Water gun making experience ● Swimming & sand play on the beach ● Banana boat experience ● Jet ski experience ● Stargazing
Day 4
● Gold panning experience at Gold Park ● Depart Sado Island by ferry!
● Enjoy the ferry journey while reflecting on your memories of Sado Island!
Depart Sado Island (Ferry) Arrive Niigata (Shinkansen) Arrive Tokyo 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
What is STS (School Tour Ship)?
STS is a specialized cram school that supports children's character development and emotional education through experiential learning programs. "We want children to find something they love—whether it's music, sports, or play—and develop the ability to become engrossed in it." This program helps them discover their own "plus one" that cannot be learned from textbooks.
We are currently accepting applications for tours. Some tours fill up quickly and go on a waiting list, so please apply as soon as possible! (URL: STS Tour Application)
Company Profile
Plus One Education Co., Ltd.
Location: Daito Building 5F, 3-32-1 Takada, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Representative: Takeshi Wakameda, Representative Director
Company URL: https://riso-plus1.co.jp/ Business Activities: Providing experiential learning programs that support children's character development and emotional education. Operation of various extracurricular schools, and educational travel services for schools.
Riso Kyoiku Group Co., Ltd.
Location: 3-1-40 Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Masahiko Tenbo, Representative Director and President
Company URL: https://www.riso-kyoikugroup.com/
Business Activities: In addition to preparatory cram schools such as "TOMAS," the company operates through eight group companies, offering services such as home tutor dispatch, early childhood education, support for the implementation of learning systems and educational programs for educational institutions, and educational travel businesses.
[Inquiries Regarding This Article]
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