Bus Service

Fixed-Route Bus Timetable from December 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025.
Sado Kinsen Ferry Schedues in 2025 and Fixed-Route Bus Timetable from April 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025.

We operate fixed-route bus services throughout the island. Fares are distance-based for each trip, starting at ¥210 and capped at ¥840. Each ride is charged separately based on the distance traveled. For detailed fare calculations, please refer to the reverse side. (Also see Hop-on Hop-off zones.) Please have small change (coins) or a ¥1,000 bill ready before boarding, as the fare machine and bus driver cannot accept bills larger than ¥1,000. For added convenience, unlimited ride passes are available: a 1-day pass for ¥1,500, a 2-day pass for ¥2,500, and a 3-day pass for ¥3,000 (prices as of January 2025; subject to change). These passes can be purchased at tourist information offices in Ryotsu, Aikawa, and Ogi, as well as at our Sawata Bus Terminal and directly on the bus in cash. Cashless and digital payments are also available via smart phones for these passes. (Users may need to complete a free registration with the service provider.)  Additionally, holders of the JR East Pass (Nagano, Niigata area) or Japan Rail Pass can purchase the Sado Niigata Pass, which includes a 3-day bus pass. Prices and conditions are accurate as of January 2025 and are subject to change.

Fixed Route Bus lines are identified by number. 
Most buses displays a sign on the LED destination board (or behind the windshield) indicating its line number with a capital letter of the destination (e.g. 2S means the bus is bound for Sawata on Line #2, Minami Line). New vehicles have the LED destination board displaying line # with the destination in bilingual.

Dashed lines indicate Hop-on Hop-off zones.

1) Honsen Line: Ryotsu – Kanai – Sawata – Aikawa
2) Minami-sen Line: Ryotsu – Niibo – Hatano – Mano – Sawata
3) Higashi-kaigan Line: Ryotsu – Ogawa – Kakinoura- Oda
4) Uchikaifu Line: Ryotsu – Washizaki – Futatsugame – Iwayaguchi
5) Unused number
6) Nanaura-kaigan Line: Sawata – Futami – Aikawa – (Gold Mine) – Aikawa  *This service includes a loop service from Aikawa connecting Sado Gold Mine and returns to Aikawa.
7) Maehama Line: Hamochi High School – Akadomari – Oda
8) Watatsu Line: Hamochi High School – Ichinomiya – Kami-kawamo (The operation is currently suspended as of March 1, 2024)
9) Kaifu Line: Aikawa – Senkakuwan – Iwayaguchi
10) Ogi Line: Sawata – Mano – Ichinomiya – Ogi
11) Shukunegi Line: Ogi – Shukunegi – Taiko Centre -Sawasaki – Ettsumi (The operation is currently suspended as of March 1, 2024)
12) Unused number
13) Kuninaka-Kanamaru Line: Sawata – Kanai – Niibo – Hatano – Mano Kanai – Sawata This is a loop line service.
14) Matsugasaki Line (former Iwakubui Line): Sawata – Kanai – Hatano – Hongyoji Temple
15) Unused number
16) Akadomari Line: Sawata – Mano – Akadomari – Ogi
17) Unused number
18) Sobama Liner: Ogi – Sobama Beach
*Seasonal Service