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1 Day Shodoshima Island Bus Tour

4.02 reviewsDay trips

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 5 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

The Island Tour Bus is a convenient sightseeing bus that departs and arrives at Tonosho Port and tours Shodoshima's tourist spots in one day. 10:15-16:15 Recommended for those who can't decide where to start sightseeing on Shodoshima or are worried about driving in unfamiliar areas. It also comes with a guide (in Japanese), so it's safe for those visiting Shodoshima for the first time. *Guide included (in Japanese) *Audio guide available via smartphone app (in Japanese, English, and Chinese)

Inclusions

What's included

  • English and Mandarin Chinese guide available in audio and written
  • In-person guide available in Japanese including audio and written
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's not

  • Lunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water

Itinerary

  1. Greeting the Great Kannon statue, which has been awarded as the world's most beautiful and gentle Kannon statue

    40 minAdmission included

  2. Located within the Seto Inland Sea National Park, this is one of Japan's three great valleys. The ropeway that connects the summit and base of the mountain is popular as it is the only one in Japan where you can see the sky, sea, and valley all at once. We will take you to the summit of Kankakei by bus, after which you can enjoy sightseeing and lunch on your own. The ropeway is a one-way trip from the summit to the base of the mountain (Kountei Station). (Ropeway passenger fare included) Please return to the bus at Kountei Station. The bus will then travel from the summit to the base of the mountain (Kountei Station) and head to the next tourist spot. *Please be careful as there are approximately 70 steps from Kankakei Ropeway Kouun Station. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to those with mobility issues, but we ask that you please be careful.

    1 hAdmission included

  3. The set used in the filming of the 1987 movie is used here, and once inside, the world of the Showa era unfolds before your eyes. At the back of the village is the Cape Branch School used in the filming, and the calm Seto Inland Sea can be seen from there, filling the classroom windows. [Spending time 60 minutes, from Kankakei Kountei Station to the movie village, travel time 30 minutes]

    1 hAdmission included

  4. Takesan Memorial Hall, Shodoshima Tsukudani no Sato Ittoku-an You can see the history of the development of Shodoshima's soy sauce and tsukudani through videos and panel displays. There are also plenty of tsukudani and soy sauce souvenirs available. [Spending time 20 minutes, from Kankakei Kountei Station to the movie village, moving time 10 minutes]

    20 min

  5. With olive fields, herb gardens, Greek windmills, and the Seto Inland Sea and Uchiumi Bay below, it feels like the Mediterranean Sea. There are also plenty of facilities, including the Olive Memorial Hall, Herb Craft Hall, and Sun Olive Hot Springs. [Spending time 30 minutes Ittokuan → Olive Park travel time 20 minutes]

    30 min

  6. Angel Road is a sand road that appears from the sea at low tide twice a day. It is said that if you cross it while holding hands with a loved one, your wish will come true. (View from the train window. You can get off along the way.)

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  7. Tonosho Port Tourist Center is located 1 minute walk from Tonosho Port. We have a wide selection of souvenirs from Shodoshima. Olive oil, olive cosmetics Other services ・Snacks, coffee corner ・Bicycle rental (time limit) ・Baggage storage service (time limit) ・Shima-chan face-in panel, etc. Arrive at Tonosho Tourist Center 16:15 [Olive Park → Tonosho Tourist Center]

    5 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Please check in at the Tonosho Port Tourist Center.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Operated by
小豆島交通
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Japan, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 71% below the median of the 155 day trips we list in Japan, outside the cities.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 36 of 155.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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