Shodoshima Island 1 Day Bus Tour from Takamatsu

English guide

Highlights

  • Enjoy the stunning fall foliage of Shodoshima
  • Easy access by ferry from Takamatsu
  • Breathtaking panoramic autumn views from the Kankakei Ropeway
  • Experience traditional soy sauce culture at Hishio no Sato
  • Feel the Mediterranean atmosphere at Shodoshima Olive Park

What to expect

Enjoy our Autumn Seasonal Special! Let's explore Shodoshima island from Takamatsu. Admire stunning fall foliage at Kankakei Ropeway, explore traditional soy sauce culture at Hishio no Sato, and enjoy Mediterranean-style views at Olive Park.

What's included

  • Ferry fare
  • Admission fee of Kankakei Ropeway
  • Lunch
  • Bus fare
  • English-speaking guide

About this experience

Available dates
Oct 26 – Nov 30
Starting at
08:30

Schedule

  1. 08:15
    Check-in at Takamatsu Station (Ticket Gate 1st floor)
  2. 08:30
    Departure
  3. 09:00
    Takamatsu port ⇒ Shodoshima(Tonosho) port
    You can see art object THE STAR ANGER at the port.
  4. 10:30
    Kankakei Ropeway
    The Kankakei Ropeway, which connects the foot of the Kankakei to the summit, is the only ropeway in Japan that offers a view of the sky, the sea, and the valley at the same time.
  5. 12:00
    Lunch at Kankakei Restaurant Kaede
    Please enjoy local cuisine from the Setouchi region.
  6. 13:30
    Hishio no Sato
    Shodoshima Island’s soy sauce factories are concentrated in an area called Soy Sauce Village, where warehouses and factories built during the Meiji era (1868-1912) line the road from Yasuda to Sakate Port.
  7. 14:45
    Road Station Shodoshima Olive Park
    Road Station Shodoshima Olive Park is a complex facility where you can enjoy olives with all five senses, such as the Olive Memorial Hall where you can experience the history of olives and the Greek Windmill which reminds you of the Mediterranean Sea.
  8. 16:00
    Nakayama Rice Field
    Enjoy looking at the scenery from the bus window.
  9. 16:15
    Enjoy Art objeccts on the way back (sd60, sd59)
     
  10. 16:45
    Return to Tonosho port
  11. 17:30
    Shodoshima(Tonosho) port ⇒ Takamatsu port
  12. Arrive at Takamatsu station

Location and Directions

  • Check-in

    Takamatsu Station (Ticket Gate 1st floor)

    香川県高松市浜ノ町1-20

    Takamatsu Station (Ticket Gate 1st floor) — 香川県高松市浜ノ町1-20

    ■Please gather at the ticket gate on the 1st floor of Takamatsu Station. (See image)

  • Check-out

    Takamatsu Station

    1 Hamanomachi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture

    Takamatsu Station — 1 Hamanomachi, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture

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Restrictions

  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • If less than 20 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
  • This tour involves a lot of walking. If you have trouble walking, we advise you not to book this tour.

Additional notes

  • The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
  • Due to traffic or other reasons, the duration of visits at each destination may be shortened, and arrival times may be delayed.
  • Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
  • In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
  • Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.
  • Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
  • We can accommodate your luggage and keep it in the bus luggage compartment during the tour.
  • This tour will be conducted by a Japanese guide in English. Japanese guests are welcome to participate, but the tour will be primarily conducted in English.
  • Please note that autumn leaves may not be visible due to climate change.
  • [Trip Conditions]
    Departure/Return: Takamatsu
    Length of Trip: Day Trip
    Means of transportation: Bus, Ferry
    Meal Requirements: 0 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 0 Dinner
    Accommodation: Not included
    Minimum Number of Participants: 20
    Tour Guide: Included
  • [Tour Planning & Implementation]
    H.I.S. Co., Ltd.
    Registered Travel Agency No. 724 with the Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency; Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
    Kamiyacho Trust Tower, 4F, 4-1-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6904
  • [Consignment Sales]
    VELTRA Corporation
    Nippon Life Insurance Nihonbashi Building, 5th Floor, 13-12 Nihonbashi 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027 (Reception on 4th Floor)
    Tokyo Metropolitan Government Registered Travel Agency No. 2-5555
    Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents

Other requirements

Operated by

H.I.S. Co., Ltd.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation until your booking is confirmed.

  • 7-10 business days before (local time): 20%
  • 1-7 business days before (local time): 30%
  • The day before (local time): 40%
  • On the activity day / No-show: 100%

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