Angel Road

What it is

• A 500-meter sandbar connecting Maejima Island to the Yoshima Islands.
• A designated Lover's Sanctuary and one of Shikoku's 88 Water Views.
• A filming location for the television drama Love Letter.
• A natural path that appears and disappears twice daily with the tides.

What to see

• The tidal path emerging from the sea to connect multiple islands.
• Views of the Yoshima Islands from the edge of the walkable path.
• The surrounding coastal scenery of the Seto Inland Sea.

When to go

• During the two daily low tide windows when the sandbar is visible.

Getting there

• Accessible by local bus departing from Tonosho Port.
• Ferries connect nearby ports to Takamatsu, Okayama, and Himeji.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.