Access & Lodging

Access & Lodging

EC Charter Bus(Overnight Buses from/to Tokyo)

The EC Charter Bus provides transportation directly from Tokyo to Earth Celebration. The bus leaves the city at night and arrives in Ogi the following morning, so you can enjoy the festival from the very beginning. This is a very convenient option that will take you directly to Ogi Port. Return bus service departs from Ogi Port at 22:10 on the last ferry after the Shiroyama Concert on Aug. 23 (Sun).

The EC Charter Bus has reached its capacity. 

To EC Aug. 20(Thu) To Ogi via Naoetsu Port

Aug. 20(Thu) 22:30 Registration begins at Ueno Matsuzakaya Dept. Store next to Hirokoji Police Stn
Aug. 20(Thu) 23:00 Bus departs Tokyo
Aug. 21(Fri) 6:00 Sado Kisen Car Ferry departs Niigata Port
Aug. 21(Fri) 8:30 Ferry arrives at Ryotsu Port on Sado, and continue travel by bus
Aug. 21(Fri) 9:50 Bus arrives at Ogi Port

Return Aug. 23(Sun) Dep. Ogi Port

Aug. 23(Sun) 21:10 Registration begins at Ogi Port, Sado Kisen Ferry Terminal
Aug. 23(Sun) 22:10 Sado Kisen Fast Car Ferry departs from Ogi Port
Aug. 23(Sun) 23:50

Ferry arrives at Naoetsu Port, and continue travel by bus

Aug. 24(Mon) 4:50 Bus arrives at Ueno Matsuzakaya Dept. Store next to Hirokoji Police Stn.

Fare One-way: Adults 14,000 yen, Children(11 & under) 7,000 yen
Round-trip: Adults 27,000 yen, Children 13,500 yen
Reservations required
Price including 2nd Class Ferry & Sales Tax
All seats are non-smoking
Please pay the fare when you board the bus. If you have a reservation for a round-trip ticket, please pay half of the fare at the start of the journey and the remaining amount when you board the return bus.
Reservations accepted June 16(Tue) – July 26(Sun)Reservations will be closed when all seats are taken.
Minimum passenger count 30 people *Buses subject to cancellation if the minimum number of passengers(30) is not met.
Reservation method To reserve a seat on the Earth Celebration Bus, apply on-line by filling out the EC Charter Bus Reservation Form or download the EC Charter Bus Reservation Form and fax or mail it directly to Niigata Kotsu Sado.
Inquiries & Reservations
  • Niigata Kotsu Sado, Crayon Sado
  • Tel. 0259-57-1116(Office Hours: 9:00 – 17:00)
    *Assistance available in Japanese only.
  • Fax.0259-52-3000