Shodoshima is the second-largest island in the Seto Inland Sea and one of the region’s most popular destinations for travelers looking to explore the Inland Sea archipelago. The island is noted for its distinctive food culture, which reflects Shodoshima’s comparatively mild climate and its location near major shipping lanes. Traditional specialties include soy sauce and long, thin somen noodles, while olives are a more recent addition.
・Move to Shodoshima island by Jumbo Ferry from Kobe (Round trip, tickets included)
・Sightseeing by private taxi with driver ( 6 hours ) at Shodoshima island.
*Communication with Pocket Talk
・Visit the following sightseeing spots：
◆Kankakei Vallay Ropeway
◆Nakayama Senmaida
◆Angel Road
◆Shodoshima Olive Park etc.
What's included
Pocket Talk (language translator device)
Private 7 hours charter at shodoshima island
Admission fee (Choshikei Osaruno Kuni : 450 JPY)
Jambo Ferry (Round trip from Kobe: non reserved seats)
Admission fee (Kankakei ropeway : 1980 JPY/RT)
Lunch & Dinner
Guide
What to expect
Kobe
7h
Depart from Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal by Jambo Ferry (Ticket included) , Stay one night at Ferry and arrival at Shodoshima lsland in early morning.
Shodo-shima
6h
Sightseeing by Private Taxi for 6 hours
Kankakei Gorge
1h · Admission ticket included
The Kankakei Gorge (寒霞渓) is a breathtaking ravine at the center of Shodoshima Island. It is ranked as one of Japan's three most beautiful gorges and becomes particularly spectacular during the autumn color season which usually takes place in the second half of November.
A ropeway runs the length of the gorge between a rather basic lower station and a more developed upper station with a souvenir shop and restaurant. Both stations can be reached by car and offer parking lots. The upper station is near Shodoshima's highest peak and has observation decks with nice panoramic views over the gorge, the island and the Seto Inland Sea.
In addition to the ropeway, two hiking trails lead between the two stations. They are easy but steep trails that run mostly through the forest. The western trail is roughly two kilometers long and takes about one hour uphill or 30-45 minutes downhill. The eastern trail does not follow the ropeway as closely and is about three kilometers long.
Nakayama Senmaida
1h
Nestled up against the mountains in Shodoshima's interior are the Senmaida or "one thousand rice fields". Seemingly hundreds of terraced rice fields are built into the surrounding hills, creating a beautiful rural sight. In the nearby village stands an outdoor kabuki stage on which local kabuki plays have been performed since the Edo Period.
Angel Road
30m
A mysterious sand road that appears mysteriously in the middle of the ocean
The sand road appears and disappears with the high and low tides. There are four islands connected from Bentenjima, which is next to Shodoshima.
You can walk across the sand road twice a day at low tide, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. It is said that if you walk across holding the hand of your special person, an angel will descend and grant your wish. This site is recognized as one of Japan’s ‘Lovers Holy Lands’, a romantic spot just right for proposing.
Olive Garden
1h
Shodoshima is the birth place of olive cultivation in Japan. The island's Mediterranean climate made it an ideal place for growing olives, which was first succeeded in 1908. Since then the island has been a top producer of Japanese olives and olive oil, and has earned Shodoshima the nickname "Olive Island".
5h · Admission ticket included
Ferry from Sakate port (Shodoshima island) to Kobe (Tiicket included)
