Earth Celebration | Transportation & Lodging

Special Buses after the Shiroyama Concerts

Buses will depart from the EC Information Centre 30 minutes after the Shiroyama Concerts end each evening. Bus fares vary according to distance.

Bus Line Map

Ogi -> Sobama Beach
Ogi -> Shukunegi, Sawasaki via Kowashimizu
Ogi -> Akadomari and Mushiroba via Hamochi
Ogi -> Ryotsu via Mano (on the Minami-sen Line, Special Direct Bus, reservations required)
Ogi -> Sawada and Aikawa via Mano (Special Direct Bus, reservations required)

Special Direct Bus from Ryotsu

A Special direct bus from Ryotsu to the Earth Celebration venue will depart after the Jet Foil arriving at 12:35 & 14:05 and Car Ferry arriving at 11:55 & 14:25. Reservations required.

Bus departs

Ryotsu Port at 12:45 and arrives in Ogi at 13:55
Ryotsu Port at 14:40 and arrives in Ogi at 15:50

Fare: Adults: 1,000 yen, Children: 500 yen.

Ogi <--> Sobama Special Shuttle Service

A special shuttle-bus service to the beach is offered during the festival, with roundtrips almost every hour between the EC Info Centre and Sobama Campground. The bus ride takes about 15 minutes. Please check in at the EC Information Centre for timetable details.

Last Buses

For those of you who want to hang out in Ogi until the last EC events have come to a close, there will be special night buses leaving for Sobama Beach only.

Bus to Sobama: Aug. 20-22, final departure at 23:00.

For Inquiries about Special Buses and Reservations for Direct Liner Buses

Niigata Kotsu Sado

Tel.: 0259-57-2121 (Office Hours: 9:00 - 17:30)

Fax.: 0259-57-2770