2024 Shozu District Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)

Driving Tour in Shikoku: Taking a Car Ferry to Shodoshima

Starting from Takamatsu, you can take a car ferry to Shodoshima. The journey takes about an hour and offers a pleasant sea voyage. The ferry is well-equipped, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea from the deck and feel the sea breeze, preparing you for the upcoming Shodoshima trip. Upon arriving at Shodoshima, drive to Kankakei, which takes about 30 minutes. After visiting Kankakei, continue driving to Olive Park, which takes about 20 minutes. Shodoshima is located in the Seto Inland Sea and is known for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The island features famous olive groves and oil mills, as well as many historic temples and shrines. The warm and pleasant climate of Shodoshima makes it ideal for a driving tour. Kankakei is one of the most famous attractions on Shodoshima, renowned for its spectacular canyon scenery. The rocky gorge is especially beautiful in autumn when the entire valley is covered in vibrant red leaves, creating a stunning natural painting. You can take a cable car to the top for a panoramic view of Kankakei or explore the trails on foot. Shodoshima Olive Park is one of Japan's earliest olive cultivation sites, with numerous olive trees and high-quality olive oil production. The park offers various olive-related facilities and activities, such as olive oil making and olive tree planting experiences. Visitors can also purchase fresh olive products and enjoy delicious olive-based cuisine.

The Scenic Shodoshima Island

Japan has finally reopen its door to the world where no testing is required upon arrival into the country. There is always so much to explore in Japan where people will head to popular placesike kobe, osaka, Tokyo, narita. But if you are someone who loves scenic views looking out from a small island, shodoshima island is the place to be where it is situated in the setouchi sea. My utmost recommendation, since you are a travel rent a car on the island itself and not when going to the island, saves you the convenience and the money too! The view from Shodoshima island is breathtaking, and you can visit the olive Park, for outdoor fanatic you can climb the kankakei Gorge or take a walk at the angel road. Small island but many things to do ^^ #celebratewithtrip #japan #travel #scenic #exploration #island #shodoshima #beachview #outdoor

6 days in Japan for just 2k per person!

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Shodoshima | Unique Shodoshima Soy Sauce Ramen at Ramen Hishio.

During our trip to Takamatsu in Shikoku, we visited one of the main islands around Takamatsu: Shodoshima. 💪🏻 While exploring the island, we stumbled upon Ramen Hishio, known for its unique Shodoshima soy sauce ramen. Ramen Hishio is famous for its Shodoshima soy sauce ramen. The broth is made from pork and chicken bones, combined with seafood broth made from dried fish from the Seto Inland Sea. The key ingredient is the locally produced Shodoshima soy sauce, which gives the ramen a rich and unique flavor without being greasy. 😋 You can enjoy the ramen while sitting at a seaside table, taking in the beautiful sunset over the Seto Inland Sea. It's a fantastic experience. 🌟 The restaurant is easy to find, located next to the Shodoshima International Hotel bus stop and near the famous Angel Road. It's very convenient. 😁 📍 Address: 24-18 Ko, Tonosho-cho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa Prefecture, Shodoshima Ramen Hishio 💰 Average cost per person: Around 800-1500 yen

Shodoshima, the Olive Island🫒

Shodoshima is a charming island floating in the Seto Inland Sea, known for its olives and beautiful scenery. In autumn, the olive groves and autumn leaves turn vibrant colors, enveloping the entire island in a tranquil atmosphere. The sandy path called Angel Road, which appears and disappears with the tides, offers a magical view and is popular as a lovers' sanctuary. Additionally, there are many nostalgic spots to enjoy, such as the 'Twenty-Four Eyes' movie village, known as a filming location for the movie. Be sure to try the local gourmet dishes made with fresh olives harvested on the island. ◇Access Approximately 1 hour by ferry from Takamatsu Port

Embark on the Angel Road of Shodoshima

Shodoshima Angel Road/Shodoshima One-Day Itinerary You only have two chances a day to walk on the Angel Road. Nearby shops sell ema (wooden plaques), and you can tie them to trees on the connected Oe Island after walking along the Angel Road. Additionally, before heading to the Angel Road, you will pass by souvenir shops where you can send postcards of the Angel Road. (I sent one too, but unfortunately, it was the only postcard I lost from Japan 🤣🤣) The Shodoshima website has a tidal chart for the whole year that you can check. If you are planning a one-day trip, I highly recommend the following itinerary: After arriving at Tonosho Port, head to Angel Road 👉 Olive Park 👉 Kankakei Ropeway (you can also replace the Kankakei Ropeway with another attraction). However, make sure to arrive in the morning to catch the low tide 😆 It takes about half an hour to take photos on the Angel Road. Enjoying the sound of the waves quietly lapping on the shore is also wonderful.

Visited Shodoshima in Kagawa Prefecture for the third time

This trip was not a solo healing journey❤️‍🩹, nor was it to admire the autumn leaves🍁, but a joyful trip with 5 friends! From Takamatsu Port in Kagawa Prefecture, we took a ferry🛳️ to Shodoshima under the guidance of Takamoto and Nishikata. The six of us set foot on Japan's 'Olive Kingdom', the second largest island in the Seto Inland Sea, Shodoshima. As it was my third visit, I naturally became the guide for this trip. Four of the group were visiting the island for the first time, so we decided to go for a slow-paced sightseeing tour. After arriving the evening before, we first went to the guesthouse (see photos 16. 17) to drop off our luggage, then went out to experience the romance at Angel Road after sunset, listening to the sound of the waves and feeling the warmth of Shodoshima. At night, we bought lots of snacks and fine wine at the island's supermarket and chatted back at the guesthouse until late, reminiscent of our university days. The next day, we first visited Marukin Soy Sauce for a tour and tasted soy sauce ice cream🍦. Surprisingly, after buying a 500 yen ticket, we also received a small bottle of soy sauce as a gift🎁 and a 100 yen shopping voucher. When buying ice cream, we could use up to two vouchers at once, which felt like getting the ticket money back After lunch, we went to the olive🫒 garden, fulfilling the dreams of some of the ladies to be witches. And I was also 'in business', playing the role of a warlock for a bit! Finally, we visited the Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village, stepping into the world of Japanese dramas I long for, sitting in the seaside classroom, gazing at the sea and daydreaming. I also left my handwriting in the guestbook, which interested friends can go and find. (The date is May 26, 2024.) In the end, we departed from Fukuda Port in the evening glow, escorted by Shodoshima's yuru-chara OLIVE SHIMA-CHAN and his girlfriend MIMOZA NORIKU-CHAN, and safely returned to Himeji Port on Honshu, back to Osaka. This trip was not a commando-style one, but a slow-paced, close-up happy journey, which is also the travel style I recommend.

How to Play on Shodoshima in the Summer: A Two-Day, One-Night Itinerary Here

Visiting Shodoshima in summer, I didn't go to Kankakei, one of Japan's three most beautiful gorges, mainly because it's famous for autumn leaves. 📆The two-day, one-night itinerary on Shodoshima mainly covers three attractions: Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village~Olive Park~Angel Road ➡️Departing from Takamatsu Port, it only takes an hour by ferry to reach Shodoshima. Head to the Shodoshima International Hotel near Angel Road to drop off your luggage, then take the bus directly to the farthest Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village This is a small village by the sea, where the movie 'Twenty-Four Eyes' was filmed. Strolling through the village, you'll see the early Showa era's old-time charm, as if walking through a time tunnel. ➡️Next, take the bus to Olive Park, and be sure to notice the bus stop, which is made from a giant soy sauce barrel. Because Shodoshima's climate is very similar to the Mediterranean, olives are also abundant here. Olive Park has a windmill with Greek flair. Don't forget to borrow a broom from the visitor center and cosplay a scene from 'Kiki's Delivery Service' here. ➡️Finally, return to the Shodoshima International Hotel, where Angel Road is located. With the ebb and flow of the tide, the sandy path to the small island in the sea appears and disappears, and it's only accessible at specific times each day, making it a popular path of love for many couples. 🛥Shodoshima Ferry: The most convenient way to Shodoshima is from Takamatsu Port, which has the most frequent services. There are also ferries from Okayama Port, Himeji Port, and Kobe Port on Honshu, but the services are less frequent, so it's important to plan your time wisely.

Check-in at Kagawa@Take a walk on the romantic Angel Road on Shodoshima

Angel Road is located on Shodoshima in Kagawa, and it requires a round trip by boat from Takamatsu. Angel Road is a small path that appears at low tide and disappears at high tide, connecting a small island. Therefore, the official website will announce the low tide time every day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon, and you can arrange your itinerary according to the low tide time. The island is not big, with strange rocks on the island, and there are small sailboats on the distant sea. Angel Road is known as a lover's sanctuary, and there is a bell on a slope on the shore. Not only can you ring the bell, but you can also overlook Angel Road. There are many attractions on Shodoshima, and it is very rushed in one day. It is recommended to arrange two to three days, and don't forget to taste the island's special ice cream, olive flavor and soy sauce flavor ice cream.

This winter, take Doraemon to Takamatsu to play with Slowpoke!

This trip to Takamatsu, I brought Doraemon to find Slowpoke to play! Before I came, I heard that Takamatsu Kagawa Prefecture is the hometown of Slowpoke. After arriving here, I indeed encountered many cute items with Slowpoke elements, such as the manhole covers of the central shopping street, snacks and dolls, but the most surprising thing is the 'Slowpoke-themed ferry' from 'Takamatsu to Shodoshima'! Boarding the ferry, we can not only encounter Slowpoke in various poses, selling cute in every corner of the ferry, but also take pictures with Slowpoke, and sit on the chair with Slowpoke elements to watch the sea and listen to the waves. There are also Slowpoke co-branded snacks on the ship, and Slowpoke udon noodles for sale, which is really great!

The Monkey Park

Address: Japan, 761-4151 Kagawa, Shozu District, Tonosho, 3387-10. Getting there: You may travel by rental car or taxi. The park can be accessed in about 20 minutes drive from Tonosho Port. Highlights: The Choshikei Monkey Park lies near a ravine along the Shodoshima Skyline road in the mountains at the center of Shodoshima Island. Two troupes of roughly 500 Japanese macaques live on the mountain and roam freely around the decaying structures of the spacious park. In addition, there are also a few peacocks found in enclosures. There is also a monkey show, featuring a trained monkey twice a day. A 15 minute walk beyond the monkey park gets visitors to an observation deck with good views over the island and the Seto Inland Sea. Opening hours: 8.20am to 5pm daily. Admission fee: 450yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #animal

Les Archives du Coeur

Address: 2801-1 Teshimakarato, Tonosho, Shozu District, Kagawa 761-4662, Japan Getting there: It will be recommended to rent a car when you travel to Teshima island, as the waiting time for public transport is quite long here. Highlights: The Les Archives du Coeur, also commonly known as the "Heart Archives” is located in a small building along the beach in the eastern outskirts of Karato. It is one of multiple locations across the world where visitors can make recordings of their heartbeat and listen to the recorded heartbeats of other people in a slightly spooky environment. 😬 Opening hours: 10am to 5pm daily, closed on Tuesday Admission fee: 520yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

Teshima Art Museum

Address: 607 Teshimakarato, Tonosho, Shozu District, Kagawa 761-4662, Japan. Getting there: It will be recommended to rent a car when you travel to Teshima island, as the waiting time for public transport is quite long here. Highlights: Teshima Art Museum is one of the most intriguing contemporary artworks in Japan. It is standing amongst terraced rice fields, the simple concrete structure stimulates its visitors' senses with the play of water drops on a concrete surface. This museum unites the creative visions of artist Rei Naito and architect Ryue Nishizawa. You will definitely be amazed by the architecture and surroundings. Opening hours: 10am to 5pm daily, closed on Tuesday Admission fee: 1570yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

The Toshima Museum of Art is on the hillside of Tanzan, surrounded by vibrant terraces. Although it is an artificial building, it looks like a half eggshell on the ground. There is a super handsome corner here, there is no barrier to the Seto Inland Sea, so everyone wants to take pictures in the middle of the road (pay attention to safety take the bus to this "Tang Cabinet" area when you can't prevent It was raining, slowly bypassing the Shenming Mountain in the museum, and entering the interior of the artwork, suddenly awakened, this rain is the prelude ~ architect Nishizawa, the artist is Naito, the name of the work It is the "mother body" that expresses the birth process of spring water. This "egg shell" is made of 25 cm thick concrete. There is no pillar support. There are two skylights in the building. Below is a thin ribbon floating in the wind. There are some small holes on the ground, and the water from more than 180 meters underground is popped out from these holes and collected into large drops of water, leaving it to the low places. Nothing else. All the blue sky The sun, the green outside the skylight, the birdsong, the sound of the wind, the faint rain, the leaves, the traces of rain on the ground, are all felt at the moment of the moment. Quite a lot, everyone sitting or lying, even Words are consciously turn the volume down to a minimum, just can not play with water droplets oh ~ next to a little eggshell is Cafe & Shop, that can take pictures inside.