Things to do in Shodoshima

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Shōdo Island

Located in the northeastern part of Japan's Seto Inland Sea, Shodoshima is under the jurisdiction of Kagawa Prefecture and is the second largest island in the Seto Inland Sea. This diamond-shaped island is famous for its olive cultivation, traditional soy sauce brewing and unique landforms. It is connected to major ports such as Takamatsu Port and Kobe Port by regular ferries. Regularly operated island sightseeing buses connect major attractions. The island is full of olive groves, with white flowers all over the mountains in spring and fruits in autumn. The Greek windmills and Mediterranean plants in the garden form a unique landscape. The natural wonder "Kanxia Gorge" is one of the three most beautiful valleys in Japan. Take a cable car to enjoy the panoramic view of the canyon with columnar jointed rock walls and maple leaves. The hiking trail runs through the original oak forest. The "Angel Road" sandbar shaped by the tide appears twice a day at low tide, and the sea trail connecting Nakayo Island and the main island has become a romantic check-in spot. The white-walled buildings of Tonosho Town in the west of the island retain the style of the Edo period merchant town, and soy sauce warehouses converted into cafes are distributed on both sides of the stone road. Art lovers can also visit the Setouchi Triennale exhibits. Cycling around the island is a popular experience, passing by the Senmaida terraced rice fields, olive cattle ranch and other landscapes along the coastline.

Angel Road

The Path of Angels is a miracle. Whenever the tide ebbs, a road connecting Nakayo Island and Benten Island, which has been integrated into Shodoshima Island, appears on the water. At this time, stepping on the Angel Road with sea water on both sides, you can walk to Zhongyu Island, which was originally in the center of the sea. And this bizarre phenomenon occurs only twice a day. There is a romantic legend here that if you walk across the sand embankment hand in hand with your loved one, you can realize your dream. If you have traveled, you must agree that this can only be the path traveled by angels.

Shodoshima Olive Park

On the hill overlooking the inner bay, you can enjoy views that resemble the Mediterranean coast, such as olive fields, herb gardens, and Greek windmills. There is the Olive Memorial Hall where you can introduce the cultivation of olives, and the Herb Craft Hall where you can experience making herb pots (from 530 yen). There are also 8 types of hot spring facilities such as olive hot spring, and there are also many indoor facilities. Transportation: Tosho Port, Shodoshima → 25 minutes from Shodoshima Bus Pote Line, 10 minutes from Ikeda Port, 6 minutes from Sogai Port, Bus Stop: Olive Tree Park Exit, Get off in front of the Folklore Museum, and walk on foot 5 minutes to the specific location: 1941-1 Nishimura A, Shodoshima Town, Kagawa Prefecture

Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Studio

Filmed in 1954, the film was the filming location for the Japanese masterpiece Twenty-Four Eyes, which has since been remade frequently. The 1950s are said to be the golden age of Japanese cinema, and one of its buildings presents some of its works in galleries, the writer Tsuboi Sakae Literary Museum, a small theater, and the Book Café, which focuses on film and art. View of Harima from the wooden school building. In addition, the village's Showa nostalgic atmosphere is interesting when learning about Japan's past, and works from the Setouchi International Arts Festival are on display, which can be enjoyed in categories such as film, literature, and art. Kaiyodo's oversized gallery, the village's larger character, is still used in films, plays and commercials. It is popular as a Setouchi facility where you can experience Japanese culture. 2018 Japan Hotel Choice Awards. Selected by 100 Japanese tourist facilities selected by professionals in 2020.

Kankakei Ropeway

Hanxia Stream is a valley located in Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is about 7km wide from east to west and 4km long from north to south. It is recorded in the Japanese Book of Records. Formerly known as Mt. Gokaku and Mt. Shenxuan, the Confucian scholar Fujisawa Nanyue in the early Meiji period named it Hanxia Stream. On March 7, the 12th year of Taisho (1923), "Shenxuan Mountain (Hanxia Stream)" was designated as a national scenic spot, and was included in the Seto Inland Sea National Park, and it is famous as a representative landscape in the park. It is one of the three wonders of Japan. Kanxia Stream, Yaba Stream in Oita and Mt. Myogi in Gunma Prefecture are known as the three most beautiful valleys in Japan. The valleys formed by volcanic activity have been eroded for a long time, forming magnificent landscapes such as giant rocks, cliffs, and continuous peaks. The fresh greenery in spring, the red leaves in autumn, and the view of the valley are very beautiful, making it a very popular spot. In addition, when riding the Hanxiaxi cableway connecting the foot of the mountain and the top of the mountain, the vertical rock wall oncoming is shocking.

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Mt. Yashima

Mt. Yashima is located in the northern part of Kagawa Prefecture, east of Takamatsu City, and extends into the Seto Inland Sea. It is a lava plateau with an elevation of 293m that belongs to Setonaikai National Park. The top is flat and resembles a roof, hence the name "Mt. Yashima." If you walk along the mountain trail, you will find three major observatories: Dangorei, Shishi-no-Reigan, and Yu-kurei. From here, you can enjoy spectacular views. In addition to Setonaikai National Park and the Seto Inland Sea, you can also see the entire site of the ancient battlefield of the Genpei War. Furthermore, you can visit the 84th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage, Mt. Yashima, and the elevated New Yashima Aquarium. Yashima-ji Temple is a temple of the Shingon sect Omuro school on Mt. Yashima, and it is the 84th temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage located on Mt. Yashima. Passing through the temple gate, you can see the beautiful main hall painted in vermilion. Standing before you is Minoyama Daimyozin. Inside the grounds, there is the Snow Garden, built with white tuff instead of snow, and the Treasure Museum, which displays various artifacts from the Genpei War. The main hall was built during the Kamakura period (around the 13th century) and is a designated National Important Cultural Property.

Greek windmill

Marukin Soy Sauce Museum

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Universal Studios Japan

Here you'll find not only heart-pounding attractions themed around Hollywood blockbuster movies, but also live shows featuring popular cartoon characters—fun for everyone from kids to adults! This is home to the world's first Nintendo theme park, where you can immerse yourself in the world of Super Mario! Here we have holiday-exclusive parades and float tours! Everyone here is the star—join the passionate parade, ignite your excitement together, and feel full of energy! Located in OsakaUniversal Studios Japan("Universal Studios Japan") is one of the Universal Studios theme parks. It opened in 2001 and is a classic and wonderful world of fun in the hearts of many visitors. Its design is similar to Universal Studios Orlando in the United States, and it features popular areas such as "Jurassic Park," "Hollywood," and "Waterworld." With more than 60 fun attractions, you can keep playing and exploring all day long. Universal Studios JapanThere are also much-loved themed IP areas such as "Super Nintendo World (Mario/Super Mario)", "Minions", and "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter". Whether you're having fun interacting with the Minions, racing through the Mario Kart adventure, or weaving through the magical world of Hogwarts, these are all wonderfully unforgettable experiences. △The Nintendo area is a collaboration between Nintendo andUniversal Studios JapanThe world's first Nintendo theme park, jointly built, features the globally popular Super Mario as its main character. It offers a 1:1 ultra-realistic recreation of Bowser's Castle, Princess Peach's Castle, and the Mushroom Kingdom from the game, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of Super Mario! △"Despicable Me Minion Mayhem" and "Freeze Ray Sliders" pull you into the Minions' gigantic chaos and whip up a heatwave! A huge swarm of Minions is running wild and turning everything upside down in every street, alley, and corner! In the joyful and boisterous Minion Park, every visitor can't help but join in the mischievous mayhem! △Welcome to the magnificent area—The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, which faithfully recreates the world of the Harry Potter™ stories with overwhelming scale and meticulous attention to every detail. The towering Hogwarts™ castle stands tall, and in front of it lies the vast Hogsmeade™ where wizards live, along with many ride attractions and various shops. Here, you can step into "that world" from the films, as if everything is happening right before your eyes.

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