Really nice view and went there close to sunset and it was pretty amazing the place was rather crowded though but would still highly recommend going there. As the view is pretty stunning!

✨ A magical and romantic place ✨ Visiting Angel Road was an unforgettable experience. The sandy path appears during low tide, connecting several small islands and creating a unique scenery. The atmosphere is peaceful, perfect for a romantic walk or enjoying the sunset. There’s also a viewpoint with a bell where couples ring it for good luck in love, which makes the place even more special. Make sure to check the tide schedule to walk the entire path. A must-see spot in Shodoshima, full of natural beauty and romance. 🌊💫

When we arrive the sun was already going down and the sunset view was amazing. The tide was already rising but there is still people trying to cross over. ( pls becarful if you do but I don’t recommend 🫣) There is a car park near by but not a lot of space tho.

We made a beeline straight for this place as soon as we got off the ferry, and were glad we took our car. The bus wait seemed a bit slow. We missed the tide around sunset, and it wasn’t too crowded when we went. I was able to fly my drone here and capture some beautiful footage of the rock formations around here. There was a couple that was getting wedded that day, and most people edged out of the way to let them take their wedding pictures. Most folks descend down the steps to here, and come straight to the beach area to take pictures of the “island”. But there also steps to the left that are a bit discreet; they lead up to a series of stairs that give you a nice panoramic view of the island and there is a lover’s bell up on the top as well.

Wonderful experience, check the low tide times before you go (your window is 2 hours before to 2 hours after for a total of 4 hours). Cool to see the flora and fauna that clearly were in the ocean water hours ago. Crossing the sand bar and back is picturesque and can be done in less than 30 minutes. Bonus trip up the stairs near the entrance leads you to a bell you can ring for love!

Took Olive bus no. 6 here. As it was low tide, we could walk on the road or rather the beach. We walked till the end where we saw past visitors had hang blessings notes on the branches of the tree. It was a nice stroll on the beach. After that we headed to Yumi Katsura Lover's Sanctuary where we could ring the bell and looked down on Angel road

Nice walk with pretty view; it’s such a peaceful place that you feel like you can spend hours just walking / enjoying the view. It seems to be known as lovers’ sanctuary. There is a little hill next to the “angel road” that you can climb and enjoy the view. It gets crowded as it gets close to the time which the “angel road” will appear. There are quite a few car parking areas within 5-10 mins walk.

Quick to visit, although getting to the top requires climbing a few rocks. Great views all the way.

Amazing view. Just be aware that once you reach Kasaneiwafudo, there are no more steps from then onwards and it gets very steep, so be sure to wear proper footwear (I was wearing sandals 😅). But the view was well worth it!

Great view, even better if you come at sunset

It’s a tiny street to drive up, lots of stairs to walk up then climb up some rocks. Be ready. Locals told me if you get to the top, you can stay healthy for a year. I think you have to be healthy to get to the top! It’s nice view and feels good there

Very tough climb, yeah,,, this is climb. Take care of climbing. Very beautiful view in the top! Only 3-4 cars can get parked.

Not only the rocks but also such an amazing view spot. Needed to stay there to look around the view, and to think about the process to make these rocks stacked like the toy blocks! You need to spend climb up a bit for like 15min, but definitely recommend it!

Its nice to go if you want a short brief good hike the 80meters was challenging but the view was spectacular when you get to the top.

Really nice and interesting place with the shortest strait in the world in 1996. Quite a cool place to take pictures as well.

A simple site with some information of the Guinness World Record got. I hope more English information can be provided.

world’s narrowest strait! 9.93m~

It is under maintenance on 7th Jan.

quite and nice. you can get a certificate of crossing the ocean if you pay 100 yen. the place is totally free, and lovely for couples.

Thai is truly he narrowest strait in the world. Don't forget to get the certificate of crossing the strait at the tourism office nearby

Supposedly the world's smallest waterway,not a lot to see.

Surprisingly good, we don't normally like these things, animal welfare. But the monkey's are free to roam all around the mountains in this area. They like being fed at the parks so they come at key times. Observation deck was a great spot

We fed lots of monkeys there, they are so cute.

Perfect place to meet with our ancestor in funny way. You can feed them too :-)

For those with kids. It’s about a 5-10 mins walk to the kingdom. There’s also a cabin to feed the monkeys safely. The staff are very aware of the monkey’s behaviors and give advice to visitors accordingly to prevent incidents. For those with better endurance. Walk 20 mins to the top of the mountain for some mind bending views of the area.

it is a small zoo full of wild monkeys so need to be careful. Do not stare at them otherwise they might attack you. Don't run and don't play with monkeys. However, it is a good experience for everyone. Also, they didn't advertise it but they have the best view points in the whole island.

I recommend to go all the way up the hill to have great way around Shodoshima.

Fun place to hang out with the monkeys. There is a animal caretaker, which is very sweet and showed us around and how to feed the monkeys. Very unique experience.

If you like studio ghibli then it’s a must go. The windmill is the highlight of the place. So many people taking photo there. After parking you need to go to the museum, they have a wall where they hang the famous Kiki broom. But sometime you need to wait since many took it for photo. After taking the break you can then head to the windmill. The olive oil ice cream was good also specially after all the jumping 😆😆😆.

tbh it’s frustrating to walk uphill under scorching sun, from the bus stop. it’s a nice olive park tho, big square with art installations and the windmill that everyone is crazy about. big souvenir shop, resto and stuff, even a shrine!! also a tiny museum and noodles place along the road. i spent 3hrs there, but i think most people left faster than i did. once is enough for me; i won’t go again if no one drives me uphill.

An olive garden with a lot of photogenic spots. There are the oldest olive tree in Japan, a windmill, a lovely house and a statue of Athena. There is a large souvenir shop with various olive products from snack, food to cosmetics.

You can borrow the broom for free to pretend to be Kiki in Ghibli Kiki's Delivery Service~ Please also go to lookout~

Though I am not a big fan of theme park, this scenic olive-theme park was definitely worth a visit. Its herb garden, museum, and olive farm were both beautiful and educational. Potential visitors need to budget their time accordingly as the buses run infrequently (especially in the late afternoon)!

The Olive Garden consists of multiple Greek style structures, like the iconic windmill and the herb garden. It was fun to look for heart shaped olive leaves

Not only famous for the olive, but also with a fabulous scenery!

Inside of the dome is strictly restricted to take any photo. There are a few people patrolling inside. I found it bit crazy but perhaps to avoid any photo taking distractions, which is understandable. There are many small holes on the floor from which water is coming out. Please be careful of not being wet. Outside of the dome is very peaceful. We walked to the museum from Ieura ferry port. It was a nice 50min walk.

Amazing piece of art. Photos are not allowed inside for which I am very thankful. It was a calming but profoundly moving experience. It can be very crowded. Make sure to reserve your slot in advance.

Moving and important work of art. Everyone should make a pilgrimage to this place. It's simplicity done absolutely perfectly. The reinforced concrete form frames the beautiful landscape. Water pools and moves across its hydrophobic floor. The sun (or rain) comes in through two large holes and guests warm themselves in sunspots like cats. Come here first or last in your day but give yourself time to sit and reflect in the space. Do not have a rushed or stressful mind. This place is a temple and prepare to meditate. I pent a long time there and as I was leaving I said goodbye to space and cried. I feel so lucky to have been there.

The masterpiece by SANAA. Cannot take a photo inside the museum. It's a bit hard to go by ship and shuttle bus, but worth it! I recommend pumpkin ice cream at the shop!

Overpriced and overrated. Definitely not worth 2,000 yen. Keep your cash and go visit a free shrine somewhere - a more authentic (and cheaper) meditative option. Also, please note that they don't allow people to buy tickets on site. You have to buy online and it quickly 'fills up', although the site is pretty much empty throughout the day. The island though is cute.

Outstanding Museum Where Architecture, Art, and Nature Breathe as One As photographers for Photolator, the Teshima Art Museum left us profoundly moved. Designed by Ryue Nishizawa and dedicated to the work of artist Rei Naito, the museum is unlike any other — a serene, organic space where art, architecture, and the surrounding landscape merge into a single living experience. The structure itself resembles a water droplet gently resting on the hilltop. Inside, there are no paintings or sculptures in the traditional sense — instead, the space is alive with light, shadow, wind, and the slow movement of water on the smooth concrete floor. Every moment inside feels unique, with natural elements constantly shifting and creating new visual compositions for the lens. Photography is restricted inside, but even without capturing images, the experience fuels creative vision. The surrounding views of the Seto Inland Sea and the peaceful approach to the museum offer plenty of photographic opportunities. For Photolator, the Teshima Art Museum is more than a destination — it’s a reminder that sometimes the most powerful inspiration comes from simply observing, feeling, and being present. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The architecture is so well integrated with the landscape and the art inside it. It flows all naturally and beautifully.

Cafe at the olive park. Conveniently located.

Nice place to take a rest and observe the Seto inner sea. Drink choices are few.

Worst pizza I've ever had in my life. Cold and tasteless. Service was quick and surroundings were nice. This is the very definition of a tourist trap. Avoid.

It a good place you can enjoy your foods here But I think the rice could offered more is better The price was a little bit expensive

No much choice to eat here, taste is so so, i ordered the chicken rice, big enough to refill energy for the rest of the journey

Very salty and food was cold. We ordered 3 of the 4 dishes except the pizza . Soup was awfulawful , seasoned with olive oil and salt . Nice place for coffee or a drinkdrink because of the view

Quite tasty and the price is reasonable !

Lovely ambiance. Legit Italian Food😋

Any foods are so tasty. Personally it is better than most of Italian restaurants in Tokyo. Recommend to do booking a table.

Delicious! Check it out. Owner is a lovely man. As a European I felt the Italian food was very authentic. The restaurant itself is clean and stylish. We had the "Prosciutto pizza" and the "Bacon and Mushroom" pizza. We loved it.

If ever you’re in Shodoshima and you’re looking for a memorable place to eat, just do yourself a favour and stop here. Being in Japan for close to 10 years now, I’ve always been satisfied about the service, quality and freshness, but this restaurant takes it to another level. Not only the food is exceptional, but also the portions are absolutely more than enough. IT’S DEFINITELY A MUST!!

Tried three of the pizzas and all of them were very tasty. They also have a giant-sized Caesar salad that is great... it could feed two easily.

If you visit Shodoshima then you must come here for lunch. Beautiful small Italian restaurant. Clean, comfortable with great service. The food quality is excellent. The prices are very reasonable. Just go and enjoy this lovely restaurant. Tonosho, Shodoshima.

Really good Italian food, both the pastas and the pizzas are worth a try. Generous quantity and abordable price, I would definitely come back there and recommend it to anyone visiting Shodoshima!

Service was very bad. Over priced and food wasn’t very good. Avoid if you can.

(Translated by Google) I used it when I went on a trip to Shodoshima with my friend and family. Since it was a three-day holiday, only those who had made advance reservations were able to enter. It felt somewhat nostalgic, like an old-fashioned izakaya. The food was very delicious. Great food when served! It got me in the mood for traveling. Everything on the menu I ordered was delicious. Especially the soup is amazing! You can see that they take a lot of time and effort to make the soup stock. I want to make it at home, but I don't think it would be possible to reproduce it lol I regret that I should have bought Nozawana Nori as a souvenir. Thank you to the general and staff for the meal! ! (Original) 友人家族と小豆島旅行へ行った際に利用させて貰いました。 三連休だったので事前予約していた人のみ入店出来ました。 昔ながらの居酒屋という感じでどことなく懐かしく感じました。 料理はとても美味しかったです。 付き出しの時点で立派な料理！旅行気分を盛り上げてくれました。頼むメニュー全て美味しかったです。特にあら汁が素晴らしい！ 手間暇かけて出汁を取っていることが分かります。家で作りたいけどこれは再現不可能だろうあなぁ笑 お土産に野沢菜のりを買っておけば良かったなぁ、と後悔しています。 大将、スタッフの皆さん、ご馳走様でした！！

(Translated by Google) I made a reservation on a Friday night the day before a three-day holiday in the latter half of September 2024. I chose this restaurant because it was the closest to the hotel I was staying at. I had high expectations since the reviews weren't that bad, but I was left with a slightly disappointing impression. When I arrived at the store, the appetizer was already placed on my seat. Turban shell, grilled fish, and edamame. Aside from edamame, turban shells and grilled fish are naturally cold. The amount is too large for an appetizer. The restaurant seemed to be run by a single woman, who was busy carrying the food, making it difficult to time the order. Considering the number of seats, I think 2-3 people are needed. The friendliness wasn't bad though. The amount of somen was large. It was just enough for two people to eat. The best part was the Ochazuke. As you can see in the photo, the rice was roughly arranged and sprinkled with ochazuke seaweed. It was my first time to have ochazuke like this at an izakaya, and I was amazed. It's not that expensive, but I don't think I'll come back. Payment was in cash only. (Original) 2024年9月後半の三連休前日の金曜日夜予約して伺いました。宿泊したホテルからいちばん近かったのがお店選びの理由でした。 口コミはそれほど悪くなかったので期待していたのですが、少し残念な印象でした。 お店に着くと、すでに席にお通しが置かれていました。サザエ、焼き魚、枝豆です。枝豆はともかくサザエと焼き魚は当然冷たくなっています。お通しにしては量も多すぎます。 ホールは女性が1人で切り盛りされているようで、料理を運ぶのに忙しくてされていて注文するタイミングがとても難しかったです。席の数からすると2〜3人は必要だと思います。愛想は悪くなかったですが。 素麺は量が多かったです。2人で食べてちょうど良いくらいでした。 極めつけはお茶漬けでした。写真のように雑に盛り付けたごはんに、お茶漬けのりのふりかけがかかったようなものでした。居酒屋さんでこんなお茶漬けは初めてで、呆れてしまいました。 料金はそれほど高くはありませんが、再訪しようとは思わないですね。支払は現金だけでした。

(Translated by Google) I stayed at an international hotel across the street and had dinner there. It was delicious. (Original) お向いの某国際ホテルに宿泊して晩ご飯を頂きました。美味しかったです😊

(Translated by Google) Kappo restaurant near the sea It feels like a long-established restaurant with two elderly men doing the cooking and a woman in her prime. The store is spacious with a counter and a tatami room. The menu mainly consists of local fish dishes. There are various I also ordered an assortment of sashimi and the rare fried okoze. It has a lot of sashimi and is fresh. The okoze was also freshly fried and crispy and delicious. Moreover, they are all reasonably priced and of high quality. It seems like a lot of famous people come here, probably because there's a rather large hotel right in front of it. (Original) 海の近くの割烹屋 もう高齢の男性二人が調理で壮年の女性でやっていて老舗な感じ 店内はカウンターと座敷で広い メニューは地魚料理がメインで 色々ある やはり刺身の盛り合わせ と珍しいオコゼの唐揚げを注文した 結構刺身が入っていて新鮮 オコゼも揚げたてカリカリで旨かった しかも どれもリーズナブルでクオリティは高い 目の前に わりとデカイホテルがあるせいか有名人が結構来ているみたい。

(Translated by Google) I had dinner If you don't drive a car I wanted to take my time to enjoy drinks and food. The tempura bowl and tempura sauce were fresh (lol) (Original) 夕食を頂いた 車の運転が無ければ じっくりとお酒と食事を楽しみたかった 天丼に天つゆは新鮮でした（笑）

(Translated by Google) I visited while traveling. If you're coming for dinner, a reservation is required. It's more of an adult bar than a pub. It's not as formal as a kappo restaurant, so it's easy to enter. Thank you for the meal. (Original) 旅行で訪れました。 夜ご飯で御来店される方は予約必須です。 大衆酒場というより大人の酒場。 割烹ほど格式も高くなく、入りやすかったです。ご馳走様でした。

Absolutely fantastic! I took a lunch break on Teshima Island and went to Shima Kitchen. Enjoyed a delicious menu with plenty of local fish and vegetables. The service was great. The portions in the plates are very good. The atmosphere is very cozy. Shima Kitchen has established itself as a local platform, connecting people together through art and food. Highly recommend! I’ll definitely come again.

Delicious lunch place with fresh and local ingredients from the island! The restaurant is very charming too. It's super popular so make a reservation beforehand if you can. I wasn't able to book in advance but I arrived at 12pm and they put my name down for 1pm. You can explore the art exhibits in the area while waiting :)

Most important tip is that this place is very popular. If you want to eat here at 12, you must get here by 11:30 to wait in line. The food was delicious, but overpriced? I got charged twice the amount for my lunch set. The soda was ok. The pudding was very good. My meal was not worth 4500 yen. I would rather go to the restaurant next door.

Artistic food enjoyment: the kitchen is visible at the entrance, you either sit around the kitchen island or in a great hallway with large windows. You order at the entrance and pay in advance. They were helpful, attentive and friendly, even to children, which is unfortunately not the case everywhere on this island. Tip: Correctly adjusting Google Maps opening times would be helpful for tourists.

A bit overrated. The olive cider is 600 yen here, almost 4 times in Shōdo Island.

Nice place to rest and lunch on Teshima island. Food is just normal. Please make reservations.

Top-notch service! This place graciously accommodated my celiac disease. Whatever you do: get the pudding. It is the richest, creamiest crème brûlée like custard with a deeply caramelized sugar syrup waiting for you at the bottom. I wanted to eat 10 more of them!