Shukunegi Village (Sado)
In Japanese: 宿根木
A shipbuilders' village on a small cove in southern Sado that grew rich from Kitamaebune trade, with over 100 tightly packed houses clad in boat timber.
Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings
Nearby
- Ogi Tarai-bune Tub Boats ≈ 15 min by car
- Nishimikawa Gold Placer Site (Sado Nishimikawa Gold Park) ≈ 35 min by car
- Sado Magistrate's Office (Sado Bugyosho) ≈ 1 h by car
- Kitazawa Flotation Plant Ruins ≈ 1 h by car
- Sado Gold Mine ≈ 1 h by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 10 min by car from Ogi Port; Shukunegi bus stop (Ogi Line) is in the village
- Fee
- Free to stroll (three houses open for a fee)
- Good to know
- People live here; walk quietly and respect private homes
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info