Island Transportation

Driving is a great way to see the island without worrying about a timetable. To rent a car, it is best to make a reservation well in advance. Sightseeing taxis and tour buses are also available. Please visit the Sado Tourism Association website for details.

EC takes place just a few minutes on foot from Ogi Port. Traveling to the EC venues in Ogi via local island buses takes approximately 1hr 50min from Ryotsu Port, 30 min from Akadomari Port, and 1hr 40 min from Aikawa, which is 1hr 10min from Ryotsu Port. However, island buses are infrequent so be sure to check Sado Island Ferry & Bus Timetable before you make plans. Various special bus services will be running during the 3-day festival.

(* Special Sobama bus information will be continue to be updated.)

There are two types of special buses operating during the festival: the Liner Bus and Special Local Bus.

Liner Bus connects Aikawa and Ryotsu, and advance reservations required.

Reservation period: June 20 (Mon)~July 31 (Sun) or until all seats are taken.

Fares: Adults 1,000 yen, Children 500 yen.
Inquiries & Reservations
Niigata Kotsu Sado
Tel. 0259-57-2121（Assistance in Japanese only. 9:00–17:30）

■Ryotsu⇔Ogi

■Ogi→Aikawa

■Sobama⇔Ogi

■Shukunegi→Ogi

■Ogi→Shukunegi→Kowashimizu

■Akadomari→Ogi

■Ogi→Akadomari→Mushiroba

There are also regular bus routes between Ryotsu and Ogi, and Aikawa and Ogi that run without transfers. We encourage you to use them.

■Ryotsu⇔Ogi（Konan-sen）

■Ogi⇔Aikawa（Ogisen）

Sado Island has many points of significance including the Sado complex of heritage mines, Japan Geopark, Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems. This year the additional bus routes provide easy access to Shukunegi, Sado’s Taiko Experience Hall Tatako-kan, and the geo-site in Ogi. There’s also a sightseeing bus（operating on weekends and holidays） to the town of Aikawa that still retains the feeling of the height of the gold-mining center it once was. We hope you use this opportunity to fully enjoy everything Sado has to offer.

■Shukunegi Special Bus Tour

■Aikawa Sightseeing Loop Bus

Operating seasons

July 2 (Sat) ~ July 31 (Sun) weekends and holidays only

Aug. 1 (Mon) ~ Aug. 31 (Wed) daily service

Fare: 200 yen per ride（We also have unlimited ride bus passes that provide special privileges at various sites.）
Route time（One loop） approximately 30 minutes.
Main routes: Sado gold mines, Sado Magistrate Office and historical Kyomachi street.

Inquiries & Liner Bus reservations
Niigata Kotsu Sado
Tel. 0259-57-2121（Assistance in Japanese only. Office Hours: M–F 9:00 – 17:30）
Fax. 0259-57-2770