Shodoshima Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Seto Inland Sea, Japan
About Shodoshima
The name Shōdoshima literally means "island of small beans". There are 2 towns on the island: Tonoshō (土庄) and Shodoshima Town. Along withTeshima, the island comprises Shozu District inKagawa. Shōdoshima is famous as the setting for the 1954 antiwar movie Twenty-Four Eyes (二十四の瞳 / Nijūshi no Hitomi). The movie is based on a book written in 1952 by Sakae Tsuboi (1899-1967), who was born on Shōdoshima. In 1908, the island became the first in Japan to successfully cultivate olives. Olive trees proliferate on the island and olive-related merchandise is quite popular with tourists. Shōdoshima is also known for its soy sauce, wild monkeys, and beaches. According to Shinto legend, Shōdoshima was one of the first islands created by the gods. The local tourist association has aJapanese-only guide s
Top Attractions in Shodoshima
Explore the best things to see and do in Shodoshima:
- ★Angel Road
- ★Choshikei Monkey Park
- ★Kankakei Gorge
- ★Marukin Soy Sauce Factory & Museum
- ★Nijushi no Hitomi Movie Village
- ★Olive Park
- ★Osaka Castle Stones Michi no Eki
- ★Ruins of Osaka Castle Stone Cutting Workshop
Where to Eat in Shodoshima
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Chuzaemon
- 🍴Komame Cafe
- 🍴Nakabuan
Where to Stay in Shodoshima
- 🏨Shodoshima Olive Youth Hostel
Shodoshima Travel Guide Sections
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