Sado Kisen | Niigata to Sado Car Ferry Round-Trip Ticket + Rental Car
- You can travel between Niigata and Sado on a large ferry in about 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- Niigata is easily accessible from Tokyo, taking about 90 minutes by Shinkansen.
- Sado is an island filled with unique nature and culture, including the Sado Gold Mine, a World Heritage Site.
- We are selling a set plan with a great rental car.
- Check out the tourist information for Sado here!
Product Info
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About Sado
Sado Island is the largest island in the Sea of Japan and is a tourist destination where you can enjoy beautiful nature, a rich history, and a unique culture.
Explore the Sado Gold Mine, which once supported Japan's economy, and observe the rare Japanese crested ibis at Toki no Mori Park.
We also recommend taking a ride on a traditional tub boat, where you can enjoy fresh seafood and local sake, "Sado no Sake."
Accessible by ferry from Niigata, why not try a special experience on Sado Island, where you can fully enjoy nature and culture?
① Day trip plan
<March 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026>
・Ferry times
Outbound (Niigata → Sado Ryotsu) Departs at 9:25 and arrives at 11:55
Return trip (Sado Ryotsu → Niigata) Departs at 19:30, arrives at 22:00
・Rental car usage time
12:00-18:00 (6 hours)
② 2-day, 1-night plan
<March 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026>
・Ferry times
Outbound (Niigata → Sado Ryotsu) Departs at 9:25 and arrives at 11:55
Return trip (Sado Ryotsu → Niigata) Departs at 12:45 and arrives at 15:15
・Rental car usage time
12:00 to 12:00 the next day (2 days, 1 night)
・The rental car seats five people.
・The seats on the ferry are second class (unreserved seats)
-Documents required when picking up a rental car-
For those with a Japanese driver's license: Original Japanese-issued driver's license
For customers from Taiwan, Switzerland, France, Germany, Belgium, and Monaco: Driver's license issued by your country or region + Japanese translation of the license + original passport
Other nationalities: International driver's license + original passport
[Important] If the documents you bring are incomplete, we will unfortunately have to refuse to rent the equipment. In that case, we will not be able to refund any fees you have already paid, so please make sure you have all the necessary documents before you depart.
-Regarding basic compensation-
In the event of an accident, compensation will be provided within the following limits.
Bodily injury compensation: Unlimited per person (including compulsory automobile liability insurance)
Passenger compensation: up to 30 million yen per person Property damage compensation: unlimited per accident [Self-payment amount (deductible): 50,000 yen]
Vehicle compensation...up to current market value per accident [self-pay amount (deductible) 50,000 yen]
*You may be charged for items that are not covered by insurance.
- Regarding liability exemption -
You will be exempt from paying up to 100,000 yen in self-payment (deductible) for insurance compensation, including property damage and vehicle damage.
-About the peace of mind compensation system-
By joining the peace of mind insurance system, you will be exempt from paying the NOC (20,000 yen or 50,000 yen).
Furthermore, in the event of a flat tire or loss or damage to the wheel cap only, repairs and replacements will be free of charge (please note that customers are responsible for replacing the tire with a spare).
Image of a 5-seater rental car (model cannot be specified)
Okesamaru Event Plaza 2nd Class Unreserved Seats
Tokiwamaru Event Plaza 2nd Class Unreserved Seats
Tokiwa Maru 2nd class carpet seats
Tokiwa Maru 2nd Class Kids Room
Tokiwa Maru deck walkway and black-tailed gulls
Sado Island Image Video
Jetfoil & Car Ferry Video
Purchase Notice
About the ferry
- Please come to the exchange counter 40 minutes before departure.
- If the sum of the three sides (length + width + height) of your luggage exceeds 2m (including bicycles in bike bags), a fee of 520 yen will be charged per item. Please pay on the day of your arrival.
- If your reserved flight is canceled, you can cancel for free. Please check the official website for the latest flight information.
- The exterior and interior may differ from the images shown.
About rental cars
- If you require a child car seat or junior car seat, please write that in the comments section and the number of each (separate charges apply, payable on site).
- Includes liability insurance and peace of mind insurance.
- When returning the car, please fill up the tank with gas (at your own expense) at a gas station designated by the rental car company.
Reminders
For the latest operating information, please visit the official website: https://www.sadokisen.co.jp/reservation/service-status/?route=1
Pickup/Return Point
Sado Kisen Rental Car Ryotsu Port Branch
Address Info: 1st floor, Ryotsu Port, 353 Ryotsuminato, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Voucher Redemption Period
- The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Meeting Point
Location Name: Niigata Port Terminal
Address: 9-1 Bandaijima, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Location Name: Sado Kisen Rental Car Ryotsu Port Branch
Address: 1st floor, Ryotsu Port, 353 Ryotsuminato, Sado City, Niigata PrefectureCancellation Policy
- Cancellations 7 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 2 to 6 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 10% will apply
- For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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