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Ferries from Sado Island to Japan sail approximately 61 times per week and are provided by Sado Kisen & Sado Kisen Jetfoil.

How long is the ferry from Sado Island to Japan?

Sado Island to Japan ferry time ranges between 1 hour 7 minutes and 2 hours 40 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.

What is the fastest ferry to Japan from Sado Island?

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

Is there a car ferry from Sado Island to Japan?

Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Sado Island to Japan with Sado Kisen.

How far is Japan from Sado Island?

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

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

Sado Island to Japan ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.

Ferry from Ryotsu to Niigata

The Ryotsu to Niigata ferry sails approximately 9 times daily and up to 58 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 45 minutes.

Sado Island to Japan Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.

How to book ferry tickets from Sado Island to Japan

Book and compare Sado Island Japan ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.

How much are ferries from Sado Island to Japan?

From   To Average price
Ryotsu, Sado Island
Niigata, Japan 		£108.35Average price

Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees.

Ferries from Sado Island to Japan

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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