Shukunegi

Shukunegi is a village on the southern tip of Sadogashima Island. From the latter half of the Edo period to the early Meiji period it was a port of call on the Kitamaebune shipping route leading to it becoming a prosperous port town. In those days the rows of houses facing the tiny bay were largely built by shipwrights. The looks of these buildings are largely unchanged from those times leading to their selection for Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Some of these private residences such as Seikuro and Kanekoya are able to be toured for a fee. While the exteriors may be plain inside you'll find lacquered central pillars and extravagant interior designs. Ask about how those who made their fortunes from the Kitamaebune ships lived their lives.

Spot details

Address: Nigata Pref. Sadoshi Shukunegi Map
Area: Sado Area
Hours: [Seikuroya (SaturdaySundayPublic holidays)] 9:00-16:00 (varies depending on the season) [Friday Koya] 9:00-16:00 (varies according to the season)[Triangle House (SaturdaySundayPublic holidays)] 9:00:00-16:00
[Folk Museum] 8:30-17:00
Closed: open everyday [Seikuroya]Monday-Friday (open on public holidays)[Friday Koya]Winter(Dec.- Mar.)[Triangle House]Weekday, Winter(Late Nov.-Mar.end)[Folk Museum] open everyday (Monday in winter)
Fees: [Seikuroya] Adults400yen, Elementary/Junior high school students200yen
[Friday Koya]300yen
[Triangle House]Adults300yen, Junior high school students and below 150yen, ToddlersFree
[Folk Museum]Adults500yen, Children200yen
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available