Notice:
Dec. 11, 2022
We would like to announce the following unforeseen and planned closures:
Dec. 11–15 Closed temporarily due to COVID-19 case alerts after our recent event.
- Dec. 16, 2022–Feb. 28, 2023 Closed to visitors during peak winter period / Office open for inquiries before and after year-end holidays.
- Dec. 24 (Sat), 2022–Jan. 5 (Thu), 2023 Office closed for year-end holidays. Staff will not be available to answer inquiries during this period.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Sado Island Taiko Centre (Tatakokan)
A jewel in the Sea of Japan, Sado Island is a treasure trove of traditional Japanese culture and nostalgic scenery.
Come over and experience the joy of playing taiko (Japanese drums) to your heart’s content in stunning natural surroundings.
Facilities
Sado Island Taiko Centre (also called Tatakokan) was built from local Sado Island timber and features a large hall, traditional cooking classroom, exhibition room, and meeting rooms. The Centre has large balconies that overlook Mano Bay and the Osado mountain range, providing visitors with stunning natural views all year round.
“Taiko Experience” programs and a range of other events are on offer here throughout the year. The facilities are also available for hire and often used by the local community and an array of groups for activities such as workshops, performances, music rehearsals, and meetings.
Tatakokan is home to two huge taiko drums that were hand-carved from an enormous 600-year-old keyaki (Japanese zelkova) log by members of taiko performing arts ensemble Kodo. These one-of-a-kind drums are on display and ready to be played by visitors to the Centre. Please drop by and hear their deep vibrations echo throughout the wooden hall and surrounding hills.
*Equipped with free wifi internet, barrier-free access, & accessible restroom facilities.
Access
How to Get to Sado Island & the Taiko Centre
There are three ferry routes to Sado from mainland Niigata Prefecture: Niigata–Ryotsu, Naoetsu–Ogi and Teradomari–Akadomari. To reach Sado Island Taiko Centre by car, it is an approximately 60-min. drive from Ryotsu Port, 30-min. drive from Akadomari Port, and 10-min. drive from Ogi Port.
Taiko Experience Programs
Sado Island Taiko Centre offers unique programs that utilize the decades of experience & know-how acquired by Sado-based, world-renowned taiko performing arts ensemble Kodo.
Our programs are designed to let beginners thoroughly enjoy playing taiko for the first time. The participants play a range of games using taiko and experience the unique joy of playing together, as one, by mindfully tuning into one another.
[Individual Course] For individuals, families, and small groups of friends.
Taiko Experience Sessions: 3 times a day ([1] 9:00–, [2] 11:00–, [3] 13:30–, [4] 15:30–) on Saturdays, Sundays, & public holidays (Each session lasts approx. 60 mins.)
*Other times available on weekdays. Please inquire for details.
Fee: Adults 2,200 yen, Elementary-school children 1,100 yen.
Preschoolers (ages 5 & under) are free when accompanying an adult.
Capacity: 25 people
*Your taiko experience session may include other participants.
*Please note that taiko experience bookings are subject to hall and staff availability.
[Group/Field Trip Course] 90-min. program for large groups
Age Requirements: Ages 6 & over (Please inquire for groups incl. children ages 5 & under)
Fee: 2,200 yen per person (1,900 yen per person for groups of 36+)
Group Size Range: 10–70 people
[Taiko Groups]
Please let us know the content, length of workshop(s), and budget you have in mind. We welcome all inquiries and look forward to discussing your needs.
Inquiries
Inquiries by Phone & Fax
Sado Island Taiko Centre
Tel. +81-259-86-2320
Fax. +81-259-86-2385
Open: 9:00–17:00
Closed: Mondays (When Monday is a public holiday, the Centre will be closed on Tuesday instead.)
Inquiries by Email
Sado Island Information, Accommodations, Transport Inquiries
Sado Tourism Association
Tel. +81-259-27-5000
Fax. +81-259-23-5030
Email: info@visitsado.com