Ikeda no Sajiki, Traditional viewing stand in Shōdoshima, Japan

Ikeda no Sajiki is an open-air viewing stand of cut-stone masonry on the slope at the foot of Shiroyama in Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture. Its tiered seating runs 3 m deep in 8 rows along an 80 m length, reaching 18 m at its highest point. It was built for watching the autumn festival of Kameyama Hachiman Shrine.

Built in the late Edo period, this structure provided a dedicated space for residents to watch Mikoshi processions during autumn celebrations. It reflects how communities valued these festivals as important seasonal events.

The wooden structure serves its original purpose during yearly festivals, when people gather to watch traditional performances and religious processions. It remains a gathering place where the community comes together to share in local celebrations.

The stone-walled sajiki stands on the slope at the foot of Shiroyama, with eight tiers of cut stone rising 18 m at its highest point. It is a two-minute walk from the east end of Ikeda Port, or ten minutes on foot from the Ikeda Port bus stop near the ferry terminal.

The stonework and architectural techniques date from the late Edo period and show building methods specific to this Kagawa region. This construction style has rarely survived in such good condition, offering a look at historical craftsmanship.