Practical Info | EC Venue Information
Shiroyama Park
About a 10-minute walk from Ogi Port, Shiroyama Park is home to EC's outdoor concerts every year. The path leading up from Kisaki Shrine opens into a lush natural amphitheatre where you can sit on the grass and enjoy the show.
Event Details | Shiroyama Concerts
Sado Island Taiko Centre
The Sado Island Taiko Centre, located right next to Kodo Village, was designed to provide learning materials and hands-on experience in the ancient art of taiko. The two-story wooden building was made from all local materials from Sado Island, and uses "Earth Furniture" made from Sado timber. It is hoped that this facility will be a place to experience the rich performing-art culture of Sado Island, as well as a place to place to pass on a "culture of creation" to future generations. During EC, it will be used as a workshop venue. Guests will also have a chance to visit the centre on the Ogi Peninsula Tour.
Ayusu Kaikan
This workshop venue is a 7-minute walk from the EC Info Centre, en route from Kisaki Shrine to Ogi Gym on the road that runs alongside the fishing port.
Former Japan Amateur Fine Arts Museum
Right next to the Harbour Market, this summery white-walled building acts as the venue for the flute and bamboo-basket making workshops. During EC, you’ll also find the Ranjo Flute Exhibition open daily here.
Tennanso
Tennanso is a former Japanese inn on Ogi’s main shopping street. Please stop by to see our “30 Years of Kodo” exhibition being held in the garage during EC.
Ogi Gym
This is the main venue for EC Fringe Events and will also host EC Theatre on Aug. 21. Entrance to Fringe Events is free, so pop by anytime!
Around Ogi Town
Activities will be focused around the main shopping street in Ogi. On Aug 20 (Sat), the “Kodo Parade” will make its way down the arcade in a special fringe event. Then on Aug 21 (Sun), the Sado Performing Arts fringe will include demon drummers traveling from door to door in typical festival style. After the Shiroyama Concert on Aug 20 (Sat), join the Ogi Okesa dance circle to experience local Sado Island culture first-hand. On Aug 21 (Sun) after the Shiroyama Concert, there will be a special "Yoi no Yunzuru" event featuring Kodo's Chieko Kojima and friends in the Ogi Port Park to conclude the 3-day programme.
Kisaki Shrine
A three-minute walk from the EC Information Centre, Kisaki Shrine is the entrance to Shiroyama Park. Entrance Order Colour Cards are distributed here.
Ogi Port Park
Ogi Port Park is the open space right across from the EC Information Centre where you'll find the Harbour Market.
Event Details | Harbour Market
Participatory Events | Happening Stage
Rito Centre
Rito Centre is diagonally across from the EC Info Centre, in front of the "Taraibune" (tub) boat docks. During EC, it will be used as the "Music Together" workshop venue.
