Top Things to do in Shodoshima-cho
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Top 10 Things to do in Shodoshima-cho, Shikoku
Discover the best top things to do in Shodoshima-cho, Japan including Nishinotakiryusui Temple, Yamaroku Shoyu, Movie Village of 24-no-Hitomi, Michi-no-Eki Shodoshima Olive Park, Olive Garden, Kankakei Gorge, Kankakei Summit Observation, Kankakei Ropeway, Marukin Soysouce Memorial, Nakayama Senmaida.
Restaurants in Shodoshima-cho
1. Nishinotakiryusui Temple
2. Yamaroku Shoyu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By htravelbug
We so enjoyed our visit to Yamaroku Shoyu. The guide spoke English very well and was so welcoming and informative, sharing interesting information about the brewing process and the history of the business. It was fascinating to learn about this traditional shoyu brewing process and I am so pleased that we visited. While less than 1% of shoyu is brewed using these traditional practies, I am heartened to know that Yamaroku carries on this important cultural tradition. I look forward to using the shoyu I purchased.
3. Movie Village of 24-no-Hitomi
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 265 reviews
This small village of 10,000 m2 is located approximately 700m inland from Tanoura Fishing Port on the east end of Shodo Island. The surroundings were used as an outdoor set for the filming of “Nijushi no Hitomi (Twenty-Four Eyes)” based on the book by Tsuboi Sakae, a representative author of Japan. Today, this village, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, is often used for various projects, including TV commercials, dramas and films, and is known as a scenic filming location representing West Japan. In the village you can find a wooden school building, fishermen homes, flower fields which change with the seasons, many traditional, Japanese cultural objects, the TSUBOI SAKAE memorial museum, Japanese Cinema Gallery, “Kinema no Iori” which serves a school lunch set with old fashioned alumite tableware, and more. On April 21, 2016, the book cafe “Shoshikaifu-do” will open in the Gallery Shochikuza Movie Theater. The gallery also features Takamine Hideko, a great actress and writer, and a Dr
Reviewed By jameshuang - Taipei, Taiwan
Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Studio (二十四隻眼睛電影村, 二十四の瞳映画村とはalso known as Nijushi no Hitomi) is located in the south of Shodo Island, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Shodoshima (小豆島) is the second largest island in the Seto Inland Sea (瀬戸内海). Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Studio is a historical site of the 1954 Japanese film “Nijushi no Hitomi” directed by Keisuke Kinoshita as an outdoor set for the film. It was based on the 1952 novel of the same name by Tsuboi Sakae, a renowned novelist of Japan. The name of the movie “Twenty-Four Eyes“ was chosen because the movie is the story of the teacher and her 12 students (24 eyes). The novel was released seven years after the Word War II and she described her love of the village during the war and disgust the war brought to the general public. Because of its popularity, the novel was used two times in movies, six times in TV drama and once in a TV animation. We took the ferry from Shin-Okayama Port (新岡山港) to Shodoshima Tonosho Port (小豆島 土庄港). It was a one hour and 10 minutes ride, and I went to the upper deck most of the time took lots of photos of the sea, islands and birds. After we arrived at Shodoshima, we went to the most popular tourist destination in Shodoshima - Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Studio which is 24 km (14.9 mi) by car. We came around 2:10 pm and there were not so many visitors. We got in the site and went to the most important landmark in the studio – Wooden Schoolhouse and House for the Male School Teacher. It was a mimic of the original village elementary school 700 m before arriving at the studio near the old fishing port. The original village school was used from the opening in 1902 until its closing in 1972. In the school building, we saw the equipment used at the time of movie and numerous photos displayed along with the primary schoolchild's work of the time, the student desk/chair, children's art work and the organ in the school building. Sit in the small chair and close your eyes. Feel the good old days of when we were young. Once we left the schoolhouse, there is the observation deck to take photos of the ocean with Fukube Island as a backdrop. Gallery Shochikuza Theater, Tsuboi Sakae Memorial Museum and Cinema retreat “Kinema no Iori” are also popular and worth a stop. There are other buildings inside the studio waiting you to discover. One particular and strange fish I had never seen before was the Asian sheepshead wrasse (金黃突額隆頭魚) we saw in the Shoie River inside the studio. The film" Twenty Four Eyes" was made at this location. All the sets of the movies were reserved. When you enter this studio, you are in the early Showa era (昭和時代), which is before World War II started. There are 2 types of entrance fee. Be sure to buy the package ticket which includes a visit to the original village school – Misaki-no-Bunkyojo schoolhouse (岬分校).
4. Michi-no-Eki Shodoshima Olive Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 431 reviews
Reviewed By seanseungw0nj - Tokyo, Japan
We enjoyed walking around the Olive Garden and taking pictures with the background of the windmill. Free rent of broom in the center.
5. Olive Garden
6. Kankakei Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By 22GraceB - Sydney, Australia
We walked up from the ropeway as it hadn’t started raining yet and we wanted to experience the forest which is natural. Although past the prime the autumn leaves were lovely. The forest was lovely and quiet and despite all the signs we were not disturbed by inoshishi leaping out of the bush at us. When we reached the top the clouds came in, the rain started and the temperature plummeted. We decided to take the cable car down the mountain which was a great idea as it took us through the gap which was not accessible by the path. The view was amazing and the trees looked gorgeous. We were treated to a lone trumpeter at the top playing beautifully through the mist. Thanks to whoever that was.
7. Kankakei Summit Observation
8. Kankakei Ropeway
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 103 reviews
First formed by the volcanic activities of 13 million years ago, a long time of 2 million years had created such a rare and beautiful geography.Kanakei Gorge, considered one of the three most beautiful valleys in Japan, is boast of world famous scenic beauty of unique shaped rock cliffs decorated with colorful trees. You can feel the breathtaking nature full of thrills and dynamism by the 5 minutes Ropeway ride with the height difference of 317m, and the total length of 917m. Visitors can also enjoy the different views depending on the season. Feel tender green of new leaves in spring, fresh green in summer, red and yellow leaves in autumn, and quiet valley, sometimes with snow in winter.
Reviewed By michelletM7074OY
Rented a car from Orix Car Rental which is a short walk from Tonosho Port (came from Okayama New Port) Arrived at the ropeway at 11am. Managed to get on to the ropeway before a tour group did so it took us less than 10 mins in line. Autumn colours were in their peak and it was gorgeous the entire way up to the summit station. There were several viewing spots and souvenir shops on the summit. Spent about 45 mins up there before taking the doorway down again. There was a long line when we disembarked and it looked like a hour wait at least. So go early and hopefully there's no tour group in line with you!
9. Marukin Soysouce Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 161 reviews
◎ Malkin soy sauce Memorial temporary closing announcement June 23, 2015 (Tuesday) For on-site maintenance, it closed all day. To inconvenience you apologize, but please understand
10. Nakayama Senmaida
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By HS_YEOH84
Nakayama Senmaida was not in my original plan, as I planned to go for Kankakei and Olive Park. Due to my arrival time at Shodoshima was a little bit late, so I didn't have luxury to go for these 2 spots. However, by switching to Nakayama Senmaida, it made me felt more fruitful. During my visiting, it was a hot summer's afternoon, not many farmers (in fact, no farmer) were working. I took an Olive Bus and stopped at Nakayama. Initially I tried out my best to search for a spot / place so called Senmaida, but eventually I noticed I was wrong! The entire place is called Senmaida and whenever you are standing, is surrounded by paddy field. By standing on within the paddy field and watching the paddy waved by wind was a healing experience. The bus heads to Tonosho will approach after about an hour. My recommendation: stop at Nakayama and walk back to Kasuga-Jinja Mae (a stop before); you can visit the Kasuga shrine and walk up the slopes to see a better view. The Kasuga-Jinja Mae is equipped with WiFi! The returning bus to Tonosho is opposite the bus stand, but close enough to connect to WiFi.
