Niigata in One Day: Niigata Port by jetfoil — Guide Kayoko

May, 2025

This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • 7:15 Meet up (Hotel Sunroute Niigata)　
  • 7:30 Arrive at Sado Kisen Jetfoil terminal by taxi
  • 7:55 Depart Niigata Port by jetfoil
  • 9:02 Arrive at Ryotsu Port, meet up with driver Kikuchi of Niigata Kotsu Sado
  • 10:15-45 Ride the tarai-bune (tub boat) at Shukunegi, Ogi Port
  • 11:05-55 Gold panning experience at Nishimikawa Gold Park
  • 12:15-13:00　Lunch (a set meal restaurant in Nishimikawa)
  • 13:30-14:50 Tour the Sado Gold Mine, tour the Kitazawa Flotation Plant
  • 16:00-30 　 Photo stop at Onogame
  • 17:30 Arrive at Ryotsu Port, part ways with driver Kikuchi
  • 17:55 Depart Ryotsu Port by jetfoil
  • 19:02 Arrive at Niigata Port
  • 19:15　　　Arrive at Hotel Sunroute by taxi, disband

What Is a Private Sado Island Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests replied to emails very quickly, so we were able to communicate smoothly from the very beginning.

The group visiting from North America felt a deep affinity for Japan. With some guests, when a tour runs for many hours, their words and actions can become inconsistent toward the end, which can be a challenge for a guide, but this group stayed focused from start to finish and truly enjoyed the sightseeing and conversation. They brought their own reusable bottles and eco bags, showing habits that felt very Japanese, so it was a comfortable and pleasant experience to accompany them.

I myself live in Tokyo, so being included in the Niigata group is somewhat unusual, but I would be glad if I could help share the appeal of regional cities and remote islands. If it would not be an inconvenience, I would be happy to take on work in Niigata again.

Because the means of getting to Sado Island are limited, [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) kindly extended the tour to include a vehicle. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

Click here for more details: Sado Island in 1 Day by Private Car with Licensed Guide

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1OtherSado Kisen Jetfoil Niigata Port～Sado Kisen Jetfoil Ryotsu Port13,510JPY
Total13,510JPY

Tour Report by KAYOKO

Hello. I’m Kayoko. I’m registered as a National Licensed Guide Interpreter by Tokyo Metropolitan City Government.
I had been living in Yamagata City, 400 kilometers north up to Tokyo for 1 and 3 months, and now just have come back to Tokyo. I really enjoyed living in Yamagata.
My hobby is horse riding and playing some musical instruments such as piano, clarinet, euphonium and tuba.
Thanks to my riding experience, I had a special opportunity to do volunteer works at 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in the equestrian venue in Tokyo.
I am also a certified kimono instructor and can help you dress in the traditional Japanese kimono.
I’m really looking forward to meeting you.

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