Shodo Island (Tonosho-cho and Shodoshima-cho, Kagawa Pref.)

At a glance

Promoting tourism for individuals by taking advantage of the bountiful resources of the Seto Inland Sea.

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Highlights

Eco-tours

Eco-tours are conducted by local interpreters to introduce the natural environment, culture, and history of the island to independent tourists seeking to enjoy their travels at a leisurely pace.

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Eco-tours

Shodoshima Olive National Marathon

The Shodoshima Olive National Marathon is held in May and offers participants a chance to catch a brisk morning breeze while taking in the sights of the temperate Seto Inland Sea.

This marathon is also favored by runners as an event that boasts a warm personalized flavor instilled by local volunteers.

Entry qualifications:
20 years of age and older; foreign runners are also welcome to participate

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Shodoshima Olive National Marathon

Olive Park

Shodo Island is the cradle of olive cultivation in Japan. Olive Park is home to olive trees and herb plants as well as a Greek-style building, windmill, and cottages.

In 2008, celebrations will be undertaken to commemorate the centennial of the successful planting of olive saplings in Shodoshima.

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Olive Park

Access information

By air:
Haneda Airport - Takamatsu Airport; 1 hour 10 minutes
Takamatsu Airport - Takamatsu Port; 35 minutes by bus
Takamatsu Port - Tonosho Port/Ikeda Port/Kusakabe Port; 1 hour by ferry
By train:
Tokyo Station - Takamatsu Station; 4 hours 25 minutes
Takamatsu Port - Tonosho Port/Ikeda Port/Kusakabe Port; 1 hour by ferry

Related information

Town of Tonosho Commerce and Tourism Section
Tel: +81-879-62-7004 (English)
Shodoshima Town
http://www.town.shodoshima.lg.jp/en/(English)

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