Ogi Taraibune Tub Boats
小木たらい舟
Ride a tub boat made from a large wooden barrel at Ogi Port, rowed by boatwomen in traditional dress. It is Sado's most iconic experience.
Taraibune, or tub boats, were originally wooden barrel-shaped boats used by fishermen in southern Sado to collect sea snails and abalone in shallow, rocky waters. They are hard to capsize. Chikaraya Sightseeing Boat and others at Ogi Port offer rides. Boatwomen in traditional dress row the tub boat around the harbour for about 10 minutes. Visitors can also try rowing themselves, which is harder than it looks when it comes to steering. Rides cost about 700 to 1,000 yen and do not require a reservation. The Ogi Port pier for the Naoetsu route is about a 3-minute walk away, making it a convenient stop while you wait for a ferry.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–17:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Yajima-Kyojima
- Shukunegi Village
- Sado Island Taiko Centre (Tatakokan)
- Sado Nishimikawa Gold Park
- Sado History and Legend Museum
- Daizen Shrine Noh Stage
- Myosen-ji Temple
- Nanaura Coast & Meoto-iwa