Shodoshima

Shodoshima: Japan’s Best Kept Secret? A Peaceful Paradise of Olives and Grand Views! If you are looking for a break from the massive crowds in Tokyo or Kyoto, Shodoshima is the answer. I visited in late March, and it was absolutely perfect—the weather was cool and refreshing, and the island felt like our own private discovery. The highlights were endless: • Kankakei Ropeway: The views are simply world-class. It’s a breathtaking panorama that you have to see to believe. • Olive Park: A stunning, Greek-inspired landscape overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. • The Stay: We stayed at the hotel right inside Olive Park. Staying there allowed us to enjoy the park in total peace after the daytime visitors left. It was such a high-quality, serene experience. The food was delicious everywhere, and the atmosphere was so quiet and clean. In a season when most of Japan is overflowing with tourists, Shodoshima allowed us to truly relax and soak in the beauty at our own pace. I fell in love with this island. It’s beautiful, it’s quiet, and it’s a side of Japan you don’t want to miss!

Love this small island, a must go if you visit Shikoku

Checking the reviews for on year ago, it seems the return ticket price has doubled. Also it might have been unfortunate going at a time Of increased tensions towards foreigners, I encountered some rude sentiments that made my trip sad. I was excited at first. I also wanted to buy Olive products but the Olive oil is mixed Spanish Olive oil. I thought it was purely made in Japan but naaaah. The island is big, please secure means of transport by all means. Don’t leave your on the other end of the port, you will regret. Move with your car. Or rent a car prior. Unfortunately, I don’t intend to come back. Besides the bad experience, I would return for olive products but the oils wasn’t purely made in Japan.

Been here more than a year ago and I still miss the island. 2 days are not enough to travel around if you know where to go. So many beautiful, fun and interesting places for such a small island. Car rental is a must.

There are a few ports in Shodoshima Island — the one we chose to go was to Tonosho port, and the round-trip ticket is 1330 yen; relatively cheap as the ferry itself is spacious and offers a spacious view of the sea and surrounding islands on the upper deck. There are also piping hot udon in the ferry, and they're absolutely delicious. Give them a try! It's recommended for you to stay in Shodoshima Island for a few days if you're planning to go around the island. It has a few scenic tourist spots like the Angel Road and Olive Park, but they're quite far from each other. As such, it's advisable for you to go around the island with a rental car (there are many companies offering the service around the island) as the island is big enough and the public transports aren't available throughout the day (there are hours of waiting in between). Make sure to check the boarding times from Kagawa to Shodoshima so that you don't miss the ferry home.