Access
We will introduce how to access Niigata from Tokyo and Osaka by public transportation. The travel time is an approximate guide.
Access to Niigata
From Tokyo to Niigata
By train
Approximately 2 hours to Niigata Station
Airport Use
Currently, direct flights between Tokyo and Niigata are suspended.By express bus
Approximately 5 to 6 hours to Niigata Station
From Osaka to Niigata
By train
Approximately 5 hours to Niigata Station
Approximately 6 hours to Niigata Station
Niigata SAKE Fair 2024Access to the venue
Niigata SAKE Fair 2024 Venue
Furumachi Rufu Square: 955, Furumachi-dori 7-ban-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata PrefectureFrom Niigata Station
Take a taxi to the venue
It will take about 15 minutes to the venue and the fare will be about 1,200 yen (small vehicle).To the venue by bus
It takes about 15 minutes to the nearest bus stop (Furumachi) and costs 260 yen. Niigata Bus Transfer GuideFrom Niigata Airport
Take a taxi to Niigata Port
It will take approximately 30 minutes to the venue and the fare will be approximately 3,100 yen (small vehicle).To Niigata Port by bus
It takes about 35 minutes to the nearest bus stop (Furumachi) to the venue, and requires transfers. The cheapest fare is 570 yen. Niigata Bus Transfer GuideAccess to Sado
Access to Sado
To get to the Niigata SAKE Fair in Sado Island/Kitazawa Flotation Plant venue, you will need to take a boat.
There are two routes: ①Ryotsu Route [Niigata Port ↔ Ryotsu Port] and ②Ogi Route [Naoetsu Port ↔ Ogi Port].
For details on timetables and fares, please see "Sado Kisen" below.
On the day of the event, a shuttle bus (advance reservation required) will be operated from Ryotsu Port for a fee, so ①Ryotsu Route [Niigata Port ↔ Ryotsu Port] is recommended.
Access to Niigata Port
From Niigata Station to Niigata Port
Take a taxi to Niigata Port
It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to Niigata Port, and the fare is about 1,200 yen (small car).To Niigata Port by bus
The ride to Niigata Port takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes and costs 260 yen. Niigata Bus Transfer GuideFrom Niigata Airport to Niigata Port
Take a taxi to Niigata Port
It takes about 30 to 40 minutes to Niigata Port, and the fare is about 3,000 yen (small car).To Niigata Port by bus
The Mini Liner operates four times a day, takes about 25 minutes, and costs 700 yen for adults. Sado Kisen Mini LinerNiigata SAKE Fair in Sado IslandAccess to the venue
Niigata SAKE Fair in Sado Island Venue
Kitazawa Flotation Plant Site: 3-2 Aikawa Kitazawa-cho, Sado City, Niigata PrefectureFrom Ryotsu Port
Approximately 40 minutes by car to the venue
From Ogi Port
Approximately 50 minutes by car to the venue
Transportation on Sado Island
You can travel on Sado Island by bus or taxi. For more information, please see the "Sado Tourism Navigation - Island Transportation" page below. Sado Tourism Guide Island TransportationShuttle bus operation
With the cooperation of Ryokan Urashima, we will operate a paid shuttle bus (1,000 yen round trip) between Ryotsu Port and Kitazawa Flotation Plant (venue).* Advance reservations are required, so please make your reservation using the link below.
Ryotsu Port⇔Venue
Shuttle bus reservations here
| Ryotsu Port → Venue | Venue → Ryotsu Port | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryotsu Port | Venue | Venue | Ryotsu Port |
| 10:00 | 11:00 | ||
| 11:00 | 12:00 | 12:30 | 13:30 |
| 13:00 | 14:00 | 14:30 | 15:30 |
| 15:00 | 16:00 | 15:30 | 16:30 |
| 16:00 | 17:00 | 17:30 | 18:30 |
Operator: Urashima Kanko Co., Ltd.