Shodo Island

Shodo Island is the second largest island in the Inland Sea with 170 km2 and enjoys a temperate climate, similar to the Mediterranean, which allowed it to specialize in the cultivation of olive trees. Tonosho, accessible by boat from Osaka, Takamatsu, and Okayama, is the entry point to the island. The island depends on the Kagawa Prefecture.

Places to visit

Kankakei Gorges

On the eastern coast of the island, we find some rocks carved by erosion that have fantastic shapes. The gorges are most beautiful in autumn when the leaves are stained red and gold, or in spring when the azaleas are in bloom. A cable car links the cliffs and offers impressive views to the visitor.

• 15 minute drive from Kusakabe port.

Village of the “24 eyes”

Along the coast facing the Inland Sea is a small town from the 1920s-1930s. In fact, there is the story of a successful movie, “24 ojos”. Currently, it has been transformed into a park. A statue of the characters from the film was erected in Tonosho Harbor.

• 1 hour by bus from Tonosho bus station. 600 m south of the town of Utsumi-cho, in the Tanura district.

Olive garden

In 1908, various olive plantation trials were conducted in Japan. Only those from Shodo Island survived. Today there are 2,000 trees that flourish here.

• 5 minute walk from Olivegaoka bus stop (30 minute from Tonosho port).

Transport

Shin-Okayama Port> (from 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes by speedboat)> Tonosho Port

Takamatsu Port> (1 hour to 1 hour and 3 minutes by speedboat)> Tonosho Port