1-Day Bus Tour to Shodoshima Island from Takamatsu

Tour Description

Shodoshima, the second largest island in the Seto Inland Sea, is a favored destination for those wishing to discover the Inland Sea archipelago. Renowned for its unique culinary traditions, the island benefits from a relatively mild climate and proximity to essential shipping routes. Local delicacies feature soy sauce and long, thin somen noodles, with olives being a newer addition to the island's offerings.

The Kankakei Ropeway is recognized as one of Japan's three major scenic valleys and serves as a hallmark of Setonaikai National Park. This ropeway connects the base of Kankakei to its peak and uniquely provides views of the sky, sea, and valley simultaneously. Visitors can marvel at the vibrant autumn foliage in shades of red and yellow, accompanied by the expansive Seto Inland Sea visible beyond the gorge. The autumn leaves surrounding the unusual rock formations of Kankakei Gorge are especially breathtaking. Witness the extensive autumn colors alongside a valley that has formed over approximately 2 million years.

On Shodoshima Island, soy sauce production is concentrated in an area known as Soy Sauce Village, where Meiji-era (1868-1912) warehouses and factories line the path from Yasuda to Sakate Port. These historical buildings, still operational today, exude a nostalgic ambiance with their traditional charred wooden exteriors and aged plaster walls.

Road Station Shodoshima Olive Park is a multifaceted facility that allows visitors to engage with olives through all five senses. Highlights include the Olive Memorial Hall, which showcases the history of olives, and a Greek Windmill that evokes the Mediterranean spirit.

Information about tour operator

Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd.

Address: Kamiyacho Trust Tower 5F 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6905, JAPAN

Registration number: No.724 by Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency

Information about tour

• Place of departure and destination: KAGAWA
• Number of days of travel: 1 or 2 days (1 DAY)
• Means of transportation: Bus, Ferry
• Name of bus company:
• Meals: (Lunch)
• Minimum number of passengers to operate: (20)
• Number of GUIDE: (1)

・Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about our travel packages at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan/boshu_j_2009.pdf

・Please, read and understand the terms and conditions about this product at the following link: https://www.his-j.com/company/yakkan

Highlights

• Seasonal viewing of autumn foliage
• Ferry departure from Takamatsu
• Guided tour in English throughout the journey
• Bus sightseeing on Shodoshima Island
• Explore Kankakei Valley Ropeway, Hishio no Sato, and Shodoshima Olive Park

Itinerary

• Meet your guide at Takamatsu station (Ticket gate 1st floor)
• Takamatsu port ⇒ Shodoshima(Tonosho) port (Ferry / Arrival time is 10:00am)
• You can see art object THE STAR ANGER at the port
• Kankakei Ropeway (Admission fee is included/ 90 minutes)
• Lunch at Kankakei Restaurant Kaede (Setouchi local food/ 1 hour)
• Hishio no Sato (60 minutes / Any admission fee is not included.)
• Road Station Shodoshima Olive Park (60 minutes)
• Nakayama Rice Field (Enjoy looking at the scenery from the bus window /15 minutes)
• Enjoy Art objeccts on the way back (sd60, sd59 / 30 minutes)
• Return to Tonosho port (15 minutes)
• Shodoshima(Tonosho) port ⇒ Takamatsu port (Ferry / Arrival time is 18:30pm)

Price Details

Included

• Lunch
• English guide
• Ferry fare
• Car fare
• Admission fee of Kankakei Ropeway

Not included

• Admission fee of any soy sauce brewery

Important Information

Customer Guidelines:

1. Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the departure time.

1. IMPORTANT: The bus will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.

1. The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.

1. Due to traffic or other reasons, the duration of visits at each destination may be shortened, and arrival times may be delayed.

1. Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).

1. In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.

1. Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.

1. Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.

1. We can accommodate your luggage and keep it in the bus luggage compartment during the tour.

1. Please note that autumn leaves may not be visible due to climate change.

Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.

Purchase Notice

• This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together.
• We might cancel the tour if we do not have at least (20) participants by 1 month before the scheduled departure.
• Please note that wheelchair is not accessible.
• This tour involves a lot of walking. If you have trouble walking, we advise you not to book this tour.

How to Use

Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.

Cancellation Policy

• 11 or more day(s) before the activity date: 0% cancellation fee
• Between 8 and 10 day(s) before the activity date: 20% cancellation fee
• Between 2 and 7 day(s) before the activity date: 30% cancellation fee
• 1 day(s) before the activity date: 40% cancellation fee
• On the activity date: 100% cancellation fee