The Scenic Shodoshima Island

Japan has finally reopen its door to the world where no testing is required upon arrival into the country. There is always so much to explore in Japan where people will head to popular placesike kobe, osaka, Tokyo, narita. But if you are someone who loves scenic views looking out from a small island, shodoshima island is the place to be where it is situated in the setouchi sea. My utmost recommendation, since you are a travel rent a car on the island itself and not when going to the island, saves you the convenience and the money too! The view from Shodoshima island is breathtaking, and you can visit the olive Park, for outdoor fanatic you can climb the kankakei Gorge or take a walk at the angel road. Small island but many things to do ^^ #celebratewithtrip #japan #travel #scenic #exploration #island #shodoshima #beachview #outdoor

Olive Park in Shodoshima

Address: Japan, 761-4434 Kagawa, Shozu District, Shodoshima, Nishimura, 1941-1. Getting there: The Olive Park is located along the main bus line between Tonosho and Kusakabe Ports. The closest bus stop is Olive ga Oka, just a few steps from the Olive Park. Highlights: Shodoshima Olive Park is a working olive grove on the site where the first olives were successfully cultivated a century ago. The island's Mediterranean climate made it an ideal place for growing olives. 😌 The park offers attractive walking paths through the hillside, as well as a replica of a Greek windmill. There is also a small museum that teaches visitors about the history of olive cultivation on Shodoshima, as well as a restaurant, cafe and shops where you can sample and buy the various olive-related products, such as olive oil, olive candy, olive cosmetics, olive noodles and olive ice cream. 🤩 Opening hours: 8.30am to 5pm daily. Admission fee: free of charge #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk

【Kagawa】Is this Greece? A Spot to Visit.

Welcome to the Olive Park on Shodoshima, an island floating in the Seto Inland Sea. 🫒 The Olive Park is a roadside station spread on a small hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, with about 2,000 olive trees. 📝 Admission is free, so it's recommended to drop by casually! The scenery here alone can make you feel as if you're in Greece. 🇬🇷 Brooms can be borrowed for free at the roadside station inside Olive Park, so make sure to borrow one! 🧹 I pretended to be Kiki in front of the Greek-style windmill with a broom in hand. 🧹♥️ There are many other cute spots, so be sure to visit! ✨

Shodoshima in the Rain: In Pursuit of 'Kiki's Delivery Service'

After returning to Shodoshima from Teshima, I came to Shodoshima in the Seto Inland Sea of Japan, carrying my longing for the witch Kiki from 'Kiki's Delivery Service'. This magical island is not only picturesque but also hides surprising art and cultural experiences. Let me take you on a journey to see how this little island blooms its unique magic in the rain! 🚤 Travel Overview: Journey from Teshima back to Shodoshima After returning to Tonosho Port from Teshima, I took a bus straight to Olive Park. Although the journey was a bit long, the magnificent seascape along the way made time fly by. After getting off the bus, it's just a short three-minute walk to the long-awaited Olive Park. If you plan to return the same day, you can take a bus directly from the Olive Garden to Ikeda Port, where there is a ferry to Takamatsu Port. 🌸 Exploring Olive Park: Following in Kiki's Footsteps Upon arriving at Olive Park, the free 'Witch's Broom' provided by the visitor center is a highlight here. Picking up the broom, a symbol of a witch's identity, I felt like I became Kiki ready to deliver goods, experiencing the thrill of flying. These brooms allow every visitor to temporarily enjoy the fun of being a witch for a day. 📸 Photographer's Paradise: Capturing Dreamy Scenes Even on Rainy Days There are several excellent photo spots in Olive Park. In addition to the themed mailbox and windmill, there are photo spots named 'Childhood Dream' and 'Happy Days'. These places are scenes straight out of a fairy tale, and even in the drizzle, we successfully captured dreamy photos that perfectly showcase the unique beauty of Shodoshima in the rain. 🌟 Park Tips • Dress comfortably: Considering you may need to walk a lot, choosing comfortable shoes is particularly important. • Timing: Even on rainy days, Shodoshima still shows its unique charm. If you don't mind the weather, Shodoshima in the rain can also offer a different experience. • Accommodation recommendation: The 'hotel-kei' guesthouse, surrounded by gardenias and olive trees and next to a windmill, is filled with the style of Studio Ghibli animations. Every detail here seems to take you into the world of animation, making it the perfect place to end a day's witch experience. I hope this share inspires your adventurous spirit, and maybe next time, you'll be the witch riding a broom across Shodoshima. Don't miss this opportunity to start your magical journey on Shodoshima!

I'm flying on a broom in the Olive Park on Shodoshima in Takamatsu!

Checking in at the 'Olive Park' on Shodoshima in Takamatsu, not only can you take pictures of the windmill from 'Kiki's Delivery Service', but there is also a beautiful slope where you can take stunning photos of the mountains and sea. Next to the slope is a giant book prop. In the Olive Park, another must-do activity is to find heart-shaped olive leaves, similar to finding four-leaf clovers, carrying people's hopes for luck. After finding a heart-shaped olive leaf, you can take it to a designated place to make a souvenir to take home.

Japan's Kagawa 🌿 Shodoshima Island 🧹 discovers a dreamy paradise.

Tokyo's cherry blossoms are almost gone 🌸 Over the weekend, I quickly took my mother on a plane to Kagawa. For me this year, compared to the cherry blossoms of spring, the art islands of the Seto Inland Sea are more attractive. Haven't seen my mom for three years, want to take her for a stroll on a small island! Shodoshima is a small island that I really love. It is covered with green olive trees and is the filming location for Miyazaki's "Kiki's Delivery Service" and the anime "Takagi-san". Being there feels like walking in a fairy tale. Went to see the thousand-year-old olive tree 🫒, the green mailbox 📮, the white windmill 🤍, and the 400-year-old heritage of Yamaloku soy sauce 🧉. I also went to the super fun Monster Art Museum and the Kabuki stage in the village that was like a paradise outside the world! Inside the Monster Art Museum, in addition to traditional monster displays, there is also a modern monster design competition hosted. Currently in its sixth year, the museum showcases many well-designed modern monsters created by contemporary artists, reflecting their attitudes towards modern life. For example, there are monsters that protect the environment~ monsters that specialize in giving likes to people~ monsters that only eat people who have been staring at their phones on the subway [meow meow]~ and monsters that are silly and point the way at the entrance of the art museum! I recommend everyone to go and play~ The Kabuki stage (P1, P11) also has a history of 300 years! It is said that the villagers of Shodoshima went to travel in Osaka at that time. (🌟Osaka is a super fashion capital in their hearts) After seeing a Kabuki performance and finding it particularly exciting, we decided to put on our own in the village. The villagers worked together to build a stage for the performance, with the audience sitting on the grass and watching the Kabuki show in an old house. This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation. The next performance is said to be on May 3rd, so if you're interested, you can go and see it! My mom had a great time, so I'm happy too! Took her to my favorite little island~ Met my friends on the island and saw the island life. Thanks to my mom for taking so many beautiful photos for me, haha. Everyone, remember to spend more time with your parents on your days off, take them out to play if you have the time.

There are a thousand Japanese in the hearts of a thousand people, Japan in the hearts of young people in Tokyo, Japan in the hearts of the people in Kyoto, and the islands in Japan in the hearts of artists in the Seto Inland Sea. The three-year-old Japanese Seto Inland International Art Festival has finally arrived. This time is divided into three stages: spring, summer and autumn: spring exhibition period: April 26 to May 26; Summer extension: July 19th to August 25th; Autumn extension: September 28th to November 4th. Exhibition islands include: Naoshima, Toshima, Iwaki, Manmu, Shodoshima, Oshima, Inushima, Saimi (limited in spring), Honshu (autumn limited), Takamiji (limited in autumn), Su Island (limited in autumn), Igloo Island (limited in autumn), around Takamatsu Port, around Uno Port.

Shodoshima is famous for its olives. The whole island is full of olive groves and olive-themed everywhere. It is very admirable that the people of neon can turn a simple thing into a cute theme. Olive Park is a relatively famous punching point on Shodoshima. The traffic is not well developed. The bus has been coming for a long time. Be sure to arrange the timetable in advance. Be optimistic about the moment to avoid missing. Olive Park has a famous windmill, which is the shooting place of the witch's house. The service center can borrow the broom and then take a variety of shapes. If you want to try to fly, you must use it. Shutter mode. Remember to borrow a broom, you must return it, you must have credit and quality. Olive Park is filled with olive trees, you can find your own heart-shaped leaves. If you find it is said to have good luck, you can go to the service center to make a lucky bookmark after you find it. Island is rich in olive-flavored ice cream and olive-flavored soda. It is highly recommended for olive-flavored soda. It is really summer. Its not too greasy, but I brought a few bottles back.