Tomogaura, Fishing port in Oda, Japan.
Tomogaura is a fishing port in Oda featuring stone structures and traditional maritime facilities along the rocky coastline of the Sea of Japan in Shimane Prefecture. The harbor displays working boats, mooring areas, and storage buildings that serve the local fishing community.
During the Edo period, this port served as a critical shipping point for silver extracted from the Iwami Ginzan mines to world markets. The harbor's importance to historical trade networks demonstrates how coastal settlements benefited from inland mining activity.
Fishing practices here reflect methods passed down through families and communities along this coast. The way boats are arranged and used shows how maritime life remains woven into daily routines.
The port is reachable by a short walk from Maji Station on the San'in Main Line railway. The pathways around the water are easy to navigate on foot and offer different views of the working facilities.
This site is part of a UNESCO World Heritage designation that extends to offshore waters and traditional boat mooring systems. The recognition reflects how the port connects to broader maritime heritage across the region.
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