sado island ferry

How to Get to Sado Island from Tokyo: Ferry, Jetfoil & Route Guide

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Getting to Sado Island always sounds harder than it is—until you are standing at a ferry terminal wondering whether you picked the right boat. The good news is that there is one route that works for almost everyone, and it involves just a shinkansen, a short hop across Niigata, and one ferry crossing. Over years … Read more

Sado Island Day Trip from Niigata: A Realistic 1-Day Plan

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Can you visit Sado Island as a day trip from Niigata? Yes — but only as a focused highlights trip, and only if you decide your transport before you decide your sightseeing. This guide walks you through how much time you realistically have, which way to get around is right for you, and exactly what … Read more