Things to do in shodoshima
There's plenty to keep you busy in Shodoshima, from art galleries to hiking, film sets to stand-up paddle boarding...
Twenty-four Eyes Movie Village
Less than two kilometers from our front door is the Twenty-four Eyes Movie Village.
You can also access by boat from Olive beach.
Kankakei Gorge
Kankakei Gorge has been voted one of Japan's three most spectacular gorges. It's particularly beautiful during fall, when the leaves change color.
Kankakei is great for hiking, but there is also a ropeway to take you to the top.
Soy Sauce Village
One of Shodoshima's most famous products is soy sauce. Visit the soy sauce village and different breweries to find out how it's made, discover the history of production on Shodoshima and enjoy delicious shoyu ice cream.
Hiking
There is a ton of great hiking to be had in Shodoshima- from the 88 temple pilgrimage to shorter nature and cultural hikes. Beautiful coastline, rugged mountains and valleys and amazing views are waiting to be found by hikers of all levels.
We are happy to provide advice on where to walk and how to get there.
Shodoshima 88 temple map covers both the pilgrimage and other hiking trails to enjoy.
Cycling
Shodoshima is a cyclist’s dream. From beautiful seaside stretches to some spectacular mountain roads, Shodoshima is a compact, yet varied destination for both the beginner and the more advanced cyclist.
*Shodoshima Cycling map
Climbing
Shodoshima is a well known climbing spot in Japan and climbers come from all over the world.
It is about 15 mins to Oyayubidake and 30 mins to the famous Yoshida area by car from Sen Guesthouse.
There is a bouldering gym in Shodoshima where the owner speaks English.
Art island
There are art galleries and museums on islands all through the Seto Inland Sea, and Shodoshima is no different.