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Sado Island Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle (Niigata Dep.)

Niigata Prefecture, Japan
  • 10 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Simplify your visit to Sado Island from Niigata City on a guided day tour. After catching the ferry over from the mainland (extra cost), you can choose 3–4 different attractions that you most want to visit. Depending on your interests, you could check out the Sado Gold Mine, the Museum of History and Folklore, the island’s lovely parks, and more. Get away from the crowds at this less-visited destination.
  • Learn more about the island’s gold-mining history from your guide
  • Avoid the struggle of navigating public transport in Japanese
  • Receive personalized attention on a private tour
  • Ferry and entrance tickets cost extra

What's Included

  • Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
  • Private vehicle in Sado Island
  • Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
  • The ferry fares: the adult single fare Niigata-Ryotsu on the Jetfoil 7180 yen with return 13750 yen
  • Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
  • You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
  • Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

  • Niigata Port
    1 Chome-9 Ryugashima, Chuo Ward, Niigata, 950-0072, Japan

Pickup details

Your guide will meet you at Niigata Port and accompany you to Sado Island. Your driver will be waiting for you at Ryotsu Port on Sado Island. *The ferry fares are not included in the tour price. The adult single fare Niigata-Ryotsu on the Jetfoil is presently 7,180 yen with return 13,750 yen (As of August 2023) Jet Foil Schedule Option ① 07:55 — Depart from Niigata Port 09:02 — Arrive at Ryotsu Port (Sado Island) 16:25 — Depart from Ryotsu Port 17:32 — Arrive at Niigata Port Sightseeing time: approx. 7.5 hours Jet Foil Schedule Option ② 09:40 — Depart from Niigata Port 10:47 — Arrive at Ryotsu Port (Sado Island) 17:55 — Depart from Ryotsu Port 19:02 — Arrive at Niigata Port Sightseeing time: approx. 7 hours

Itinerary

1

Ryotsu Port

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

2

Rikiya Kanko Kisen

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

3

Shukunegi

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

4

Toki no Mori Park

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

5

Sado City Niibo Museum of History and Folklore

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

6

Historic Relic Sado Gold Mine

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

7

Kitazawa Flotation Plant

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

8

Sado Nishimikawa Gold Park

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

9

Senkakuwan

1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Stroller accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
  • Tour dates can be changed up to 2 days before the tour. Any tour date change may result in a change of tour guide or tour unavailability.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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From $1,121.68

per group (up to 2)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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