Ogi Port

Ogi Port, located at the southern tip of Sado Island, is a natural harbor town that flourished during the Edo period as a shipping port for Sado's gold and silver and as a port of call for Kitamaebune trading ships. Designated as an Important Port in 1974 (Showa 49), it plays a vital role as a lifeline route for the southern part of Sado Island and as a gateway for tourism, and has been registered as a "Japan Heritage" site in connection with the Kitamaebune. It is also used as a boarding point for tarai-bune (tub boats). Around Ogi Port, there are various tourist facilities where visitors can enjoy strolling through the townscape of Shukunegi, experiencing tarai-bune rides, and taking taiko drumming lessons directly instructed by staff from the taiko performing arts group "Kodo," among other experiences. Furthermore, in 2024 (Reiwa 6), the "Sado Island Gold Mines" were registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. By visiting the related facilities, visitors can learn about the 400-year history of Japan's largest gold and silver mines and experience firsthand their great value.