Event Details | Bus Tour

Explore Ogi

In days past, Ogi was a booming port town and an important stop along the water route of the 'Kitamaebune' (Northern-bound ships) that transported goods and culture all along Japan's Western seaboard. The gold from the island's mines was shipped out through Ogi, and many historical buildings in the town still remain intact, reminding us of a culture that one flourished in a time of commercial prosperity. Join us for a stroll down the streets of Ogi as we listen to the engrossing stories of a local volunteer guide.

Stops on this tour include a traditional "machiya-zukuri" home, a Japanese inn that once housed author Koyo Ozaki, and a remodeled miso storehouse.

Sado Island Taiko Centre + Ogi Peninsula Tour

Take a 2.5-hour bus tour around the Ogi Peninsula to get a feel for Sado Island. See the newly opened Sado Island Taiko Centre next to Kodo Village, the picturesque scenery of the Sea of Japan, the beautiful coastline and rural landscape, and the Preservation District for Historic Buildings in Shukunegi where you can take a stroll down an old-fashioned street.