Ferries from Japan to Sado Island

Ferry from Japan to Sado Island

There are 2 ferry routes operating between Japan and Sado Island offering you combined total of 9 sailings per day. Sado Kisen operates 3 routes, Niigata to Ryotsu runs 4 times per day, Naoetsu to Ogi runs 14 times per day, & Niigata to Ryotsu which runs 5 times daily.

As the frequency and duration of crossings on some routes varies we would advise that you do a live search for crossings from Japan to Sado Island to get the most up to date information.

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Sado Kisen & Sado Kisen Jetfoil provide the ferries from Japan to Sado Island, with around 56 times per week. Ferry schedules can vary by season and operator.

How long is the ferry from Japan to Sado Island?

Japan Sado Island ferry time can range from 1 hour 7 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry route, operator, and whether the ship is a conventional or high speed ferry.

Is there a fast ferry to Japan to Sado Island?

The fastest ferry from Japan to Sado Island in approximately 1 hour 7 minutes with Sado Kisen Jetfoil on the Niigata Ryotsu ferry.

Can I take a car on the ferry from Japan to Sado Island?

Yes, passengers can take a car on Japan Sado Island ferries with Sado Kisen.

What is the distance between Japan and Sado Island?

The distance between Japan and Sado Island is 44.2 miles (71.1km) and 38.4 nautical miles from the nearest destination ports.

What is the price of a ferry from Japan to Sado Island?

Ferry prices from Japan to Sado Island ranges on booking factors such as route, operator, season and vessel.

Niigata to Ryotsu Ferries

The Niigata to Ryotsu ferry sails approximately 9 times daily and up to 57 weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 43 minutes.

Niigata to Ryotsu Ferries

Ferry Offers from Japan to Sado Island

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Booking ferry tickets from Japan to Sado Island

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Niigata to Ryotsu
- Niigata Ryotsu Ferry
  Sado Kisen
  
  4 Sailings Daily
  
  2 hours 30 minutes
  
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  Sado Kisen
  
  5 Sailings Daily
  
  1 hour 7 minutes
  
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Naoetsu to Ogi
- Naoetsu Ogi Ferry
  Sado Kisen
  
  14 Sailings Weekly
  
  0 minutes
  
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About Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia, divided into 47 prefectures and 8 regions in the Pacific Ocean. With over 6,000 islands in total, Japan is defined by many different landscapes ranging from cherry blossom-clad hills and iconic volcanoes to ultra-modern cities showcasing the latest technological advances. Tokyo, the capital, claims the most Michelin stars of any city in the world, so an exquisite sushi feast is never too far away. It also boasts a superb transportation system, an endless amount of bars and awe-inspiring structures, helping it become one of the most visited cities in Asia. Travelling by ferry is a useful way to get around Japan, as it offers a substantial amount of routes within its many islands and prefectures, which are all operated by a wide range of excellent ferry operators. You can also sail to numerous international destinations including South Korea, China and Russia.

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