Shodoshima Guide
Short, practical guides to Shodoshima for visitors from overseas. One new guide a day at most, each one built from public sources (village and city offices, the prefecture, national agencies, transport operators) that we list at the end with the date we read them. If we could not check something, we say so and leave it out.
Latest guides
What Is Shodoshima? Olives, Soy Sauce, Stone and the Sea
The island's size and climate, the Kankakei gorge, how soy sauce, somen noodles, sesame oil and olives began, Osaka Castle stone and the 88-temple pilgrimage.
How Do You Get Around Shodoshima by Bus, Taxi and Bicycle?
The Olive Bus lines and one-day ticket, the guided one-day sightseeing bus from Tonosho Port, taxis, rental cars, rental bicycles and share bikes.
How Do You Get to Shodoshima by Ferry from Takamatsu, Okayama and Himeji?
Ferry and high-speed boat times and fares from Takamatsu, the routes from Okayama, Uno, Himeji and Kobe, and how to reach the ports by train, bus and plane.