Shodoshima Olive and Angel Road Course

On Shodoshima, the olive island floating in the Seto Inland Sea, this course visits Angel Road, the sandbar that appears when the tide recedes, along with the islands highlights. You can enjoy seaside scenery and island cuisine in one day.

Course Route

9:30 Start at Angel Road Head to Bentenjima to match the low tide. Cross the sandbar that has risen from the sea and ring the bell of happiness.

11:00 Move to Olive Park On the hilltop Olive Park, enjoy the Greek windmill and sea views and stroll through the olive groves.

12:30 Lunch with island ingredients Have lunch with dishes unique to the island, made with olive oil and hishio.

14:00 Explore the soy sauce village Walk the quarter where old soy sauce breweries gather and touch on the culture of wooden-barrel brewing.

15:30 Enjoy the Kankakei scenery Ride the ropeway up to Kankakei and close the day with the stunning view over the gorge and the Seto Inland Sea.

Highlights

Angel Road is a sandbar you can cross only twice a day at low tide. The white windmill at Olive Park is the islands signature photo spot. Kankakei is known as one of Japans finest gorge landscapes.

Access and Tips

Reach Shodoshima by ferry from ports such as Takamatsu. Getting around the island is convenient by car. For Angel Road, be sure to check the tide table and visit during the crossable hours.

A Quick Tip

For Angel Road, tide timing is everything. Planning your arrival around the tide table is the key to success. Olive oil is the classic island souvenir.