Shōdo Island, Island in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
Shōdo Island is a mountainous island in the Seto Inland Sea with coastal beaches and numerous rock formations in the interior. The island has four ports connected by ferry to the mainland.
Japan established its first olive plantation here in the early 20th century, beginning a cultivation tradition. This development led to the establishment of a lasting olive oil industry.
Wooden barrel fermentation gives soy sauce its distinct taste, while producers dry somen noodles in the sun. Visitors often watch workers handle traditional tools and sell finished products in small shops.
Regular ferries depart from Takamatsu Port to the four island landings at Tonosho, Ikeda, Kusakabe, and Sakate. Travelers should check the tide schedule before visiting to see Angel Road at low tide.
Kankakei Gorge displays rock layers shaped by erosion over thousands of years. Angel Road temporarily connects four small islands twice daily at low tide through a narrow sand path.
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