Begin your private shore excursion with convenient pick-up directly from Ogi Port and travel in comfort in a private vehicle. Unlike a large group tour, there is no need to keep pace with other travellers, allowing you to enjoy each destination at a relaxed pace.
Your journey starts with a visit to Yajima and Kyojima, two small islands surrounded by the clear waters of southern Sado. Here, experience one of Sado Island's most distinctive traditions with a ride in a taraibune, a traditional wooden tub boat once used by local fishermen. The peaceful inlet, red arched bridge and rocky islands create one of the most picturesque scenes in the Ogi area.
Continue to Shukunegi, a historic port village that prospered through shipping and shipbuilding during the Edo period. Stroll along narrow stone-paved lanes lined with densely packed traditional wooden houses and discover the distinctive townscape shaped by generations of sailors and shipwrights.
Next, visit the Ogi Folk Museum and Sengokubune Exhibition Hall, housed partly in a former wooden elementary school building. Explore approximately 30,000 artefacts showcasing Sado's traditional way of life, fishing heritage and shipbuilding culture. The highlight is Hakusanmaru, a full-scale reconstruction of a sengokubune merchant ship originally built in Shukunegi in 1858.
After discovering the maritime history, traditional townscape and unique culture of southern Sado, return comfortably to Ogi Port in time for your ship's departure.
