Ryōtsu, Niigata
Ryōtsu was a city located in Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, Japan.
Population
As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 16,710 and a density of 71.60 persons per km2. The total area was 233.37 km2.History
The city was founded on November 3, 1954.On March 1, 2004, Ryōtsu, along with the rest of Sado Island, was merged to create the city of Sado. Since then, Ryōtsu has been one of the 10 subdivisions of Sado City.
Transportation
Bus
Highway
*Sea
- Ryōtsu Port
- * Sado Kisen Terminal
- ** Car ferry and Jetfoil services to/from Niigata Port
Local attractions
- Lake Kamo
- Onogame
- Futatsugame