Shōdo Island
小豆島
A scenic island in the Seto Inland Sea known for olive groves, soy sauce production, and the world's narrowest strait.
What it is
- A large island in Kagawa Prefecture consisting of Tonosho and Shodoshima towns.
- The historic birthplace of domestic olive cultivation within Japan.
- A major production hub for traditional soy sauce and somen noodles.
- The setting for the famous Japanese novel Twenty-Four Eyes.
What to see
- Dofuchi Strait, officially recognized as the narrowest strait in the world.
- Kankakei Gorge, a designated National Place of Scenic Beauty with dramatic rock formations.
- Mount Hoshigajo, which serves as the highest peak in the Seto Inland Sea.
- The Shodoshima 88 Temple Pilgrimage route circling the island.
- Olive groves and traditional soy sauce breweries located across the landscape.
Getting there
- Access is available only by boat as no bridges connect to the mainland.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Shōdo Island Open in Google Maps
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