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How to get fromTokyo to Sado Jimaby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Sado Jima by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Sendaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ishinomakitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Chuou Port Ishimaki to Aji Portferry ferry
    6h
    ¥7,398–9,090

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ishinomaki Ekibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Chuou Port Ishimaki to Aji Portferry ferry
    9h 18m
    ¥5,834–6,534

  3. Fly to Sendai Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Sendai Airport (SDJ)plane plane HND - SDJ
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ishinomakitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Chuou Port Ishimaki to Futawatashi Port, Aji Shimaferry ferry
    9h 46m
    ¥29,780–84,554

  4. Train, ferry via Futawatashi Port, Aji Shima

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Sendaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ishinomakitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Chuou Port Ishimaki to Futawatashi Port, Aji Shimaferry ferry
    6h 29m
    ¥7,409–9,103

  5. Fly to Yamagata Airport, bus, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Yamagata Airport (GAJ)plane plane HND - GAJ
    2. Take the bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendaibus bus
    3. Take the train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Ishinomakitrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Chuou Port Ishimaki to Futawatashi Port, Aji Shimaferry ferry
    9h 25m
    ¥17,110–21,934

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Sendai Airport (SDJ) flights

Calendar147Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket¥17,212Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 397.5 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Sado Jima, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Tokyo to Sado Jima. However, you can take the train to Sendai, take the train to Ishinomaki, walk to Chuou Port Ishimaki, then take the ferry to Aji Port. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Aji Port via Ishinomaki Eki and Chuou Port Ishimaki in around 9h 18m.

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