Things to do in Niigata-ken

Earth Celebration

Every year, Kodo, one of Japan’s best taiko ensembles, hosts a summertime music festival on their home island of Sado. The festival takes place in Ogi, a small town (but quite big for Sado standard) nearby Kodo village where the members of Kodo live and train.

During the three days of the festival, many cultural and artistic activities focused on Sado’s traditions and taiko drums are held in the vicinity of Ogi. Each evening, a big show is held on the main stage of the festival. While the last show usually features Kodo’s classics, others feature invited guests (this year featured Braman, a metal band). After the festival is over, Kodo bids farewell to their visitors by performing on the dock in front of the departing ferry. As the sound of the drums fades away, one already thinks of coming back to Earth Celebration.

Earth Celebration Flag

Main Stage Of Earth Celebration

Taiko Drummer

Kenta Nakagome Playing Taiko

Masayuki Sakamoto Playing Electronic Taiko

Farewell From Kodo

Waiting For The Show To Start At Earth Celebration

Masayuki Sakamoto And His Electronic Taiko Drum

Masayuki Sakamoto Kenta Nakagome And Friends

Flamenco And Taiko

Playing The Shamisen

Coffee Booth At Earth Celebration

Yoshie Abe At Earth Celebration

Farewell Performance From Kodo

Masayuki Sakamoto Playing Taiko

Masayuki Sakamoto At Earth Celebration

Kenta Nakagome Of Kodo

Ayako At Earth Celebration

Kenta Nakagome Performing The Electronic And The Primitive

Taiko Ensemble

The Electronic And The Primitive

Masayuki Sakamoto Taiko Drummer

Kenta Nakagome On The Odaiko

Sanshiro At Earth Celebration

Singer At Earth Celebration

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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Niigata-ken
City : Sado-shi
District : Ogimachi

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Charming scenery of Ogi town in Sado

This collection of photos was taken on our way to the Yajima-Kyojima park for a ride of Taraibune. The area west of Ogi features rice paddies, traditional Japanese architecture and charming narrow streets. Walking around that region is a great way to experience the beauty of Sado while staying in Ogi.

Small Street In Ogi

Japanese Temple In Sado Island

Walking In Ogi

Kaichoji Temple In Ogi

Rice Field And Traditional Japanese House

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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Niigata-ken
City : Sado-shi
District : Ogi

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Shukunegi

The village of Shukunegi was developped in the late 17th century and thrived from the shipbuilding industry. The skilled workmen used their skills to build their houses, sometimes in unusual ways. Many of these houses are preserved in Shukunegi. The village is made of narrow stone paths leading to beautiful historical houses. Visitors may also visit Shokoji temple wich is located behind the village.

Village Of Shukunegi

Shukunegi

Narrow Street Of Shukunegi

Flowers And Stone Boat

Shokoji Temple In Shukunegi

Inside Historical Home In Shukunegi

Tour Guides For Our Visit Of Shukunegi

Old House In Shukunegi

Historical House Of Shukunegi

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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Niigata-ken
City : Sado-shi
District : Shukunegi

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Sengokubune Exhibition Hall – Boat Museum in Shukunegi

The Hakusan Maru is a newly built sengokubune (a wooden freight ship used for transporting goods). It is on exhibit at the Sengokubune Exhibition Hall close to the village of Shukunegi. The museum’s exhibit explains the construction process which employed the very same traditional methods that were used to build this type of ship in the ancient times.

Rear View Of Sengokubune

Side View Of Sengokubune

Sengokubune Exhibition Hall In Shukunegi

Inside The Sengokubune

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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Niigata-ken
City : Sado-shi
District : Shukunegi

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Taraibune in Sado

A Taraibune is a traditional boat originating from Sado Island. It essentially looks like a wooden barrel cut in half and is manoeuvred with a single paddle attached to the front of the boat. Traditionally, they were used to fish mollusks like abalone but nowadays they are a popular attraction among tourists. One may try the taraibune in Ogi harbor but it is perhaps better to go for a ride at the Yajima-Kyojima park instead which is much more scenic. The red-lacquered bridge linking the Ya Island and the Kyo island over the pristine water is often used in promotional material for Sado island because of its unique beauty.

Taraibune Tour At Sado Island

Yajima Kyojima Park

Visitors To Sado Riding Taraibune

Red Bridge Of Yajima Kyojima Park

Taraibune Traditional Japanese Boat

Taraibune At Sado Island

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Country: Japan
Area : Chubu area
Prefecture : Niigata-ken
City : Sado-shi
District : Ogi

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Traditional Boats of Sado island

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