[70-minute ferry ride from Okayama ⛴️ Shodoshima recommendation 🌿✨] Ferry explanation included ♪
by hoshi_travel writer
Sep 15, 2025
It's about a 70-minute ferry ride from Okayama Port in Okayama Prefecture. ⛴️
Here are some recommended day trips to Shodoshima in Kagawa Prefecture. ✨
Since launching in 2019, the ferry connecting Okayama and Shodoshima has offered a variety of relaxing and extraordinary island experiences.
[Time]
You can choose your time from the 6:20 AM departure from Okayama until the final departure at 6:20 PM.
[Reservation Method]
Reservations can be made online through Shodoshima Ferry.
Reservations are accepted up to two months in advance.
Other phone numbers are also accepted. 📞
[Price] One-way adult fare: ¥1,200 (round trip: ¥2,400)
[Recommended Spots]
① Kamos (Photos 1 and 2)
Address: 6190-80 Yoshigaura, Tonosho-cho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa Prefecture 761-4104
Recommended Point: A stylish pizza restaurant with a lovely ambiance, perfectly complementing the relaxing atmosphere of Shodoshima.
The Bismarck, topped with plenty of prosciutto, is a must-try. While you can get in if there's availability, reservations are often available, so it's best to make one if possible. 🙆♀️
Hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Budget per person: ¥1,000 - ¥2,000
Rating: ★★★★★
② Angel Road (Photos 3, 4, and 5)
Address: 24-92 Ko, Tonosho-cho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa Prefecture 761-4101
Recommended Point: If you visit at low tide, a road emerges from the sea, creating a mystical sight known as the "Angel's Walk." When I visited, it was barely connected, but the sea itself is beautiful and soothing. Check the Shodoshima Ferry Co., Ltd. website for low tide times!
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Budget per person: ¥0
Rating: ★★★★
③ Shodoshima Olive Park (Photos 6 and 7)
Address: 1941-1, Nishimura-ko, Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa Prefecture 761-4434
Recommended Points: Shodoshima's #1 recommended spot. Located on a hill with a great view, it offers a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea. This windmill, famous for allowing you to become Kiki from Kiki's Delivery Service, is a popular photo spot and they even rent brooms. There's also a roadside station where you can buy souvenirs.
Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Budget per person: ¥0
Rating: ★★★★
④ Shodoshima Sake Brewery MORIKUNI (Photos 8 and 9)
Address: 1010-1, Maki-ko, Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa Prefecture 761-4426
Recommended Points: A cafe attached to the historic Shodoshima Sake Brewery. They also sell sake made from the island's abundant nature and water, making a great souvenir. They also offer a wide selection of sweets made with sake lees, which is highly recommended.
Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed Thursdays)
Budget per person: ¥1,000 - ¥2,000
Rating: ★★★★
If you're planning a trip to Okayama, be sure to take the ferry to Shodoshima. ☺️
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Post by hoshi_travel writer | Sep 15, 2025













