Port of Ikeda, Maritime transportation hub in Shōdoshima, Japan.
The Port of Ikeda sits on Shōdoshima's south coast in Ikeda Bay, between the capes of Tobisaki and Okinohana. Its west side holds the ferry terminal and a park, while the east side is a mooring area for small boats. The terminal building imitates the shape of a taikodai drum float used at autumn festivals, and the ferry quay is 120 m long with a depth of 4.5 m.
The port's facilities were expanded and renovated between 1996 and 2001 to accommodate larger vessels. The ferry quay now measures 120 metres with a depth of 4.5 metres, and two floating visitor berths of 39 metres were added. Regular service links Ikeda with Takamatsu Port (Sunport Takamatsu) in about 60 minutes, operated by International Ryōbi Ferry with 11 daily sailings.
The terminal building's exterior imitates the taiko-dashi floats carried at the autumn festival, tying the port to local matsuri custom. Beside it stand the port's symbol, a frog mermaid statue, and the Azuki Fureai farm shop selling island produce. The Ikeda no Sajiki, an Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property, lies nearby.
The ferry terminal sits on the west side of the harbour, with moorings for small craft on the east; the ferry quay is 120 m long with a depth of 4.5 m. Two floating visitor berths, each 39 m, are available. From Tonoshō Port, the Olive Bus reaches Ikeda in about 15 minutes. The terminal building's exterior imitates the drum floats of the autumn festival.
In the park by the ferry terminal stands a statue of a mermaid frog, the symbol of Ikeda Port. The terminal building itself is modelled on the taikodai drum floats carried at the local autumn festival.
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