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Round wooden washtub boats, hand-paddled by women in traditional dress through the rocky coves of Ogi — a only-on-Sado way to gather shellfish and seaweed.

Best season

Summer

Crowd level

Hidden gem

Rating

4.5· 298 reviews

Opening hours

Daily 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission

Adult ride 1,000 yen (child 500) for the tub-boat experience at Ogi, Sado.

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