1. Saiwaimaru Exhibition Hall
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Saiwaimaru Exhibition Hall

"Saiwaimaru, " the last traditional Japanese-style wooden ship

Saiwaimaru is a Japanese-style wooden ship which belonged to the Kan-uemon Hasegawa family who were in the shipping business for three-generations in old Teradomari Town. Later, it was donated to Ogi Town. The ship made round trips over the Sado Straits until 1961, carrying daily commodities from Teradomari, and bamboo, charcoal and firewood from Ogi. Saiwaimaru measures 19.1 metres in length and 3.8 metres in width, with a mast height of 13.0 metres, and reminds us of the booming shipping industry of the olden times.

Facility Basic Information

Address
1941-1 Ogimachi, Sado, Niigata 952-0604
Official site
WEB 
Assistance in Foreign Languages
No 
Internet
Not Available 
General Accessibility
Not Available 
Transport Access
Ogi Port Approx 1 minute by car
Nearest bus stop
Ogi (Akadomarisen Line, Ogi Line, Shukunegi Line) Approx. 1 minute on foot from bus stop
Parking
10 
Opening Times
8:30 - 17:00
Closed
Every Monday (excluding national holidays), December - February
Admissions
Free
Booking
Not required 

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