Sado Island Taiko Centre (Tatakokan)
佐渡太鼓体験交流館（たたこう館）
An experience center run by the world-famous taiko group Kodo, where you can learn to play taiko in a timber hall overlooking the sea.
The Sado Taiko Experience Center sits on a hill in the Ogi district and is run with the participation of Kodo, the world-renowned taiko ensemble based on Sado. The center displays drums of all sizes, and visitors can join a one-hour taiko lesson (reservation required, from about ¥2,000). Even beginners can follow the rhythm and drum together. Every August, Kodo hosts the international music festival “Earth Celebration” in Ogi, with performances and workshops. It is about 10 minutes’ drive from Ogi Port.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (closed Mondays; experiences require reservation)
Nearby sights
- Shukunegi Village
- Yajima-Kyojima
- Ogi Taraibune Tub Boats
- Sado Nishimikawa Gold Park
- Sado History and Legend Museum
- Nanaura Coast & Meoto-iwa
- Daizen Shrine Noh Stage
- Myosen-ji Temple