Niigata & Sado Island Grand Adventure
Niigata Departure 3 Days/ 2 Nights
Tour Highlights
☆Ride to Japan’s largest island in the Sea of Japan
Take your motorcycle on a ferry and enjoy a unique ocean voyage to Sado Island.
☆Experience the iconic “Tarai-bune” tub boat
A one-of-a-kind traditional ride, famously seen in Japanese culture and animation.
☆Explore a UNESCO World Heritage site
Discover the history of the legendary Sado Gold Mine and its mining heritage.
☆Stunning coastal riding & natural landmarks
Enjoy scenic roads and visit spectacular formations like Onogame and Futatsugame.
☆Fresh seafood & local food experiences
Savor Sado’s finest seafood and visit Niigata’s famous food market, PIA Bandai.
・ ・ ・ And more!
from ￥182,000
Application deadline: 1 month before the tour starts
*If you would like to do a self-guided tour but there is less than a month before the intended departure date, please send us an inquiry.
Tour Facts
| Tour | Niigata & Sado Island grand adventure | |||
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| Schedule |
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| Days | 3 days, 2 nights | |||
| Meals | 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner | |||
| Store | Rental819 Niigata | |||
| Hotel Rank | ★★★☆☆ About these stars⇗ | |||
| Total distance | 430 km (approx.) *Tour includes only paved roads, no off-road sections. | |||
| Available Season | Middle of May - End of October *Excluding specified exception period |
Difficulty
Sightseeing
Food
History / Culture
◎ Included in Tour
- Vehicle's rental price with smartphone holder, top case and unlimited mileage*
- Collision damage waiver (deductibles apply)
- Insurance for driver, passenger and third parties
- Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system installed on the bike
- ETC card rental
- 2 nights overnight hotel accommodations in carefully selected hotels, and their breakfasts
- 1 dinner
- Ferry ticket fee (Niigata port ⇔ Sado Island)
- Trip information Booklet including sample route map(data) designed by our professional attendant, with years of experience riding in the country and recommended facilities.
- Riders guide book with all the information you need to enjoy the tour
- Emergency Road Assistance
- Possibility to leave luggage you don't need at the rental station until you return.
× Not Included in Tour
- Air ticket
- Medical/Travel insurance (We recommend to contract it at the home country, before arriving to Japan.)
- Transportation to the rental station
- Fuel
- All lunches and 1 dinner
- Helmets, gears and other optional accessories
- Toll roads fees (to be calculated upon return to the rental station)
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the "included in tour" section.
Pricing
| Motorcycle | Price* |
|---|---|
| P-3 | 182,000 yen |
| P-4 | 196,000 yen |
| P-5 | 203,000 yen |
| P-6 | 211,000 yen |
| P-7 | 235,000 yen |
| Tandem (Pillion passenger) | 128,000 yen |
| pre/after-tour stay arrangement | from +25,000 yen (Single room from +50,000 yen) |
from 182,000 yen
| Option(Reservation required) /DAY | Price |
|---|---|
| Helｍet (Day 2/and then daily) | 1,100 yen (+220 yen) |
| Gloves (Day 2/and then daily) | 330 yen (+110 yen) |
Tour Seasonal Availability
Middle of May - End of October
* Excluding specified exception period (Tours will not be available during the following holiday periods) : 2026: January 1 - January 7, April 20 - May 5, August 4 - August 16, December 14 - December 31 / 2027: January 1 - January 6, April 19 - May 6, August 2 - August 15, December 13 - December 31 / 2028: January 1 - January 5, April 17 - May 7, July 31 - August 13, December 14 - December 31
Application deadline: 1 month before the tour starts
*If you would like to do a self-guided tour but there is less than a month before the intended departure date, please send us an inquiry.
Selectable Motorcycles
Suzuki / Vstrom250 (P-3)
Honda / CB400 Super Bold'or (P-4)
Harley-Davidson / X350 (P-3)
Kawasaki / Ninja400 (P-4)
Royal Enfield / Hunter350 Dapper (P-3)
Kawasaki / W800 Street (P-4)
Honda / Rebel250S Edition (P-3)
Harley-Davidson / Fatboy114 (P-7)
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If you prefer a different motorcycle, please check the available models here before applying.
Itinerary
Day1 Store (Niigata)→Ferry→Sado Island
Today, we will take a ferry to Sado Island, the largest island in the Sea of Japan.
Sado Island is a hidden treasure, rich in World Heritage history, stunning natural scenery, and delicious local cuisine.
The island is only accessible by ferry, and you can even bring your motorcycle on board. During the voyage, feel free to walk around the deck and enjoy the beautiful ocean views—don’t miss this unique experience!
As we will arrive in the afternoon, you can visit Toki no Mori Park, where you can see Sado Island’s iconic and protected bird, the Japanese crested ibis, up close.
Day2 Enjoy riding around Sado Island
We will start early in the morning and ride around the island.
One of the must-try experiences on Sado Island is the “Tarai-bune”, a traditional tub boat rowed manually by a boatman. This unique activity, often seen in Japanese animations, offers a peaceful drift across the Sea of Japan and is something you should not miss.
For lunch, enjoy Sado’s famous fresh seafood cuisine. In the afternoon, we will visit the Sado Gold Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can learn about the island’s rich mining history.
Afterward, we will ride along the coastline toward the northern tip of the island to see the spectacular rock formations of Onogame and Futatsugame.
Day3 The hotel (Sado Island)→Ferry→Store (Niigata)
On the final day, we will return to the mainland. The ferry ride from Sado Island to Niigata takes approximately 2.5 hours.
If you take a morning ferry, you will arrive in Niigata around noon. We highly recommend visiting “PIA Bandai”, known as “Niigata’s Kitchen.” It is the largest fresh food market in the city, where you can enjoy great restaurants or even select fresh seafood and grill it on-site at the outdoor BBQ area. You’ll also find a wide variety of local produce and souvenirs.
After a fulfilling experience for both body and mind, we will return the bikes at Rental819 Niigata, and look forward to your next adventure with us.
Departing Store
Rental819 Niigata Store
| Address | 〒950-2121 132-1 Makio,Nishi-ku,Niigata City,Niigata |
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| TEL | 025-263-2358 |
| Store Access |
By train: 10 minutes from UCHINO station. (JR Echigo line) |
＜Airports nearby＞
Niigata Airport (SDJ)
Address: 2401 Matsuhama-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata 950-0001
●Access
-Take a taxi directly from Niigata Airport. (approximately 20 minutes / 3,500JPY)
-By Bus From Niigata Airport, take a bus to Niigata Station.
(approximately 40 minutes)
At Niigata Station, transfer to a bus heading to Yamanoshita Junior High School (山の下中学校前). Then walk 1–2 minutes to Rental819 Niigata.
Regarding the payment
- A 20% deposit on the total tour cost is required to confirm a booking. To be paid within 3 days after the application is done.
- Full payment is required until 60 days before the tour starts.
- In case of bookings within 60 days before the tour starts, full payment is required at the time of the booking.
- The payment shall be done by credit card.
- There is no security deposit fee.
- In case of cancellation of the booking, our cancellation policy will apply.
- Any change to tour contents will incur a handling charge.
Notes
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Things you need to bring when riding a motorcycle: Helmet and riding gear (some limited rental is available)
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Clothing when riding a motorcycle: Safety clothing and equipment for riding a motorcycle – jacket, riding pants, boots (not sneakers), gloves
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Participation conditions: The driver must be 18 years or older, along with a valid motorcycle licence in Japan.
- Photos on the page are images only. Please note that the actual product or scene may differ from the image depending on the weather and season.
