Ogi Town (小木), located on Sado Island's southern coast, is a small port town known for taraibune, wooden tub-shaped boats, that were originally used for collecting seaweed, shellfish and other things from the waters around Ogi. Short taraibune boat rides are available at Ogi Port and nearby Yajima and Kyojima.
This sleepy little town really comes alive for three days in late August when it hosts the Earth Celebration, a festival celebrating global culture and international music put on by the world renowned Kodo Taiko group. People come from all over the world to the festival and Ogi's harbor area gets transformed into a little tent city.
Around Ogi are a few places of interest including Sobama Beach and Campground to the north and Shukunegi, a small village with canal lined lanes to the west. Shukunegi used to be a ship building town, and a number of its houses are built out of lumber salvaged from boat hulls. The village has a boat exhibition hall and a few preserved residences. It is located about four kilometers west of Ogi's town center.
Getting there and around
By car
From Ryotsu Port, Ogi Town can be reached in about one hour by car.
By bus
Take a bus along the Main Line from Ryotsu to Sawata (40 minutes, 620 yen, 1-2 buses per hour) and transfer to the Ogi Line for Ogi (60 minutes, 840 yen, every 1-2 hours). Alternatively, take the Minami Line (55 minutes, 680 yen, every 1-2 hours) and Ogi Line (50 minutes, 840 yen) via the Sado History Museum.
By ferry
It is possible to access Ogi directly via the car ferry from Naoetsu.
How to get to and around Sado Island
Hours and Fees
Taraibune Boat Rides at Ogi Port
Hours
8:30 to 16:30 (late October to late November)
9:00 to 16:00 (late November to February)
Closed
Admission
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