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Japan Sado Island ferries are operated by Sado Kisen & Sado Kisen Jetfoil. Japan Sado Island ferries run about 61 times per week. Ferry schedules can vary by season, operator, ship and route.

How long is the ferry from Japan to Sado Island?

Ferry time from Japan to Sado Island can vary between 1 hour 7 minutes and 2 hours 40 minutes. Ferry time can differ by ferry route, operator and ship.

What is the fastest ferry from Japan to Sado Island?

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

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

Passengers can take a car on the ferry from Japan to Sado Island. Passengers can take a car on ferries with Sado Kisen.

How far is Japan to Sado Island?

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

How much does a ferry cost from Japan to Sado Island?

Ferry price from Japan to Sado Island is based on a few booking preferences such as route, operator, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry. Prices will often vary by season.

Ferries from Niigata to Ryotsu

Niigata Ryotsu ferries sail approximately 9 times daily and up to 58 times weekly with a sailing time of 1 hour 45 minutes.

Japan to Sado Island Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend using our Deal Finder to compare ferry tickets and prices. Visit our special offers page to view current ferry offers.

How to book ferry tickets from Japan to Sado Island

With Direct Ferries you can book and compare Japan Sado Island ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.

How much are ferries from Japan to Sado Island?

From To Average price
Niigata, Japan
Ryotsu, Sado Island 		$131.03Average price

Ferries from Japan to Sado Island

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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