Ryotsu Port (Sado)
Ferry port for Sado, Japan
Sado’s main ferry port on the island’s east coast, served by Sado Kisen car ferries (Okesa Maru, Tokiwa Maru) and jetfoils from Niigata.
Ferries from Ryotsu Port (Sado)
1 ferry route on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niigata | 1h 07m – 2h 30m | Sado Kisen (car ferry), Sado Kisen (jetfoil) | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Ryotsu Port (Sado)
- Niigata → Sado Island (Ryotsu)
Car ferry 5 times daily each way (Niigata 06:00, 09:25, 12:35, 16:05, 19:30); jetfoil 5–7 times daily depending on season
Extra night car-ferry sailings run in peak periods (e.g. mid-August and Golden Week); jetfoil timetable varies by season
Source: Sado Kisen 2026 timetable (PDF), checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at Ryotsu Port (Sado)
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Car ferries take 2h 30m and jetfoils 1h 07m to Niigata
Car ferries run five times daily each way all year
Sources: sadokisen.co.jp · sadokisen.co.jp · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Ryotsu Port (Sado)
Port Logistics & Accommodation
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