Before checking into our hotel, our final sightseeing stop of the day was the Dobutsu Strait (土渕海峽), which holds the Guinness World Record since 1996 as the narrowest strait in the world. Many group tours and independent travelers to Shodoshima either begin or end their trip here because it’s very close to Tonosho Port. After … Read more
Shodoshima: A Blend of Natural Beauty and Art Shodoshima is not only home to Nakayama Senmaida, one of Japan’s top 100 terraced rice fields, but also Yakatazaki Sunset Hill, selected as one of Japan’s 100 Best Sunsets. On a small hillside nearby, you can find an art piece from the Setouchi Triennale 2022—“The Time of … Read more
One of Japan’s Top 100 Terraced Rice Fields: The Scenic and Cultural Charm of Nakayama Senmaida on Shodoshima Nakayama Senmaida, located in the central Nakayama area of Shodoshima, is one of Japan’s top 100 terraced rice fields and the first in Kagawa Prefecture to be included in the list. Unlike some abandoned terraced fields, this … Read more
Must-See Scenery in Shodoshima: Kankakei Gorge In addition to Angel Road and the windmill at Olive Park, one of the must-see sights in Shodoshima is Kankakei Gorge, one of Japan’s three most beautiful gorges. Located at the highest point in central Shodoshima, it offers a breathtaking panoramic view of both mountains and the sea—an experience … Read more
Years ago, I heard from a friend that she joined a tour to Shodoshima and brought back delicious soy sauce to Taiwan. At that time, I had the impression that Shodoshima was famous for its soy sauce. Now, on my first visit to Shikoku, I made sure to visit one of the must-see attractions on … Read more
As summer fades, the weather on Shodoshima is no longer as hot, making it the perfect time to enjoy the famous gelato from MINORI GELATO, an Italian gelato specialty shop. We drove from Shodoshima Olive Park and arrived at MINORI GELATO in about 5 minutes. Since the roads on Shodoshima are quite narrow, and the … Read more
A Magical Broomstick Experience at Shodoshima Olive Park After stepping onto the Angel Road of Shodoshima, our family headed to the next destination—Shodoshima Olive Park—for a fun photo session, riding a magical broomstick just like in Kiki’s Delivery Service. The park is located on a beautiful island surrounded by the sea, making it a perfect … Read more
10 Days, 9 Nights Self-Drive Trip in Shikoku, Japan – A Must-Visit Stop in Shodoshima A self-drive trip to Shikoku, Japan, wouldn’t be complete without visiting Shodoshima. In addition to the must-see Angel Road, the island is home to other famous attractions such as Olive Park and the Kankakei Ropeway. Day 8: Journey to ShodoshimaAfter … Read more
A Day Trip Across the Seto Inland Sea to Kurashiki, Okayama We spent the entire day crossing the Seto Inland Sea to Okayama Prefecture, visiting Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, known as the Heritage City of Japan. After strolling through the picturesque streets, we headed to Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki to shop for the sneakers we … Read more
After traveling in Shikoku and Okayama for several days without purchasing any daily necessities, we decided to visit the Ario Kurashiki and Mitsui Outlet Park Kurashiki shopping centers near JR Kurashiki Station. For lunch, we dined at Yorinan, then walked back to Kurashiki Station. After passing through the station and heading towards the north exit, … Read more