Ogi Town, Sado

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A historic port town on Sado Island known for its "Taraibune" tub boats. It once flourished as a shipping hub for the gold mines, and its nostalgic streets still retain the atmosphere of the Edo period.

Ogi Town, Sado
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Niigata Prefecture

Ogi Town, Sado

Address
Ogimachi, Sado-shi, Niigata
Website
https://www.visitsado.com/
Operator
Sado Tourism Association

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