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
When visiting the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, aside from enjoying the Momoyama Mount Fuji Fruit Shaved Ice at Kurashiki Momoko White Wall Main Store, I also had lunch at YUURIN-AN, a restaurant housed in a historic Okayama building over 100 years old. We were seated at a small table by the wall on a traditional … Read more
Enjoying Momoyama Mount Fuji Fruit Shaved Ice at Kurashiki Momoko White Wall Main Store When visiting the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, it’s not just about the white-walled warehouses, willow trees, and the Kurashiki River boat tours. In the summer, enjoying a cool dessert is a must! Our family found our way to Kurashiki Momoko White … Read more
Aside from strolling around Takamatsu in Shikoku, our family made a special trip across the Seto Inland Sea to Kurashiki City in Okayama Prefecture, located on Honshu, to visit the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, a UNESCO heritage city filled with history and art, and its beautiful white-walled streets. On the seventh day of our ten-day, … Read more
We’ve arrived at Day 6 of our trip, returning to Takamatsu. Just like on the first night, we stayed at the same hotel, Toyoko Inn Takamatsu Hyogomachi, and we would continue staying here for the next two nights. Additionally, due to a typhoon preventing flights from Taiwan from arriving in Takamatsu, we ended up staying … Read more
After attending the Nakano Udon School Kotohira Campus in Kagawa Prefecture, Shikoku, and climbing a short section of Kotohira Shrine, we decided to eat at Seto no Matsuri Sushi Hyogochoten branch on our way back to Takamatsu via Kotoden. On our first day in Takamatsu, we noticed this sushi restaurant while exploring near our hotel. … Read more