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Recommended Attractions in Kagawa Prefecture
(A must-see for Kiki's Delivery Service fans!)
Shodoshima Olive Park 🌿🇯🇵
This olive grove on Shodoshima Island in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, boasts a Mediterranean-like atmosphere, perfect for those who enjoy taking photos and relaxing trips. Highlights include the white windmills by the sea and the opportunity to borrow a broomstick for photos reminiscent of the flying scenes from Kiki's Delivery Service.
Starting from Takamatsu Station, you can either rent a car and take it on a ferry, or travel without a car. Both options require traveling from Takamatsu Port to Shodoshima Island first.
📌Must-See Spots📸
🤍White Windmills (Greek Windmill)
A highlight photo spot in the park, offering stunning views of the sea and sky. We recommend wearing white, cream, or pastel-colored clothing.
🧹Photo with a Magic Broomstick
Broomsticks can be borrowed for photos under certain park conditions. Try jumping and posing in front of the windmill for a memorable picture.
🌿Olive Grove and Nature Trails
Stroll under the olive trees, enjoy the sea view, and take photos along the trails. Take your time exploring.
🛍️ Souvenir Shop & Olive Product Store
Browse for olive oil, cosmetics, and local souvenirs, or stop for a snack.
🚗 Getting to Shodoshima Olive Park from Takamatsu Station
Method 1: Rent a car and take it on the ferry
From Takamatsu Station, walk to Takamatsu Port (approximately 10 minutes).
Pick up your reserved rental car and drive to the port that provides car transport services. Please check the pick-up location and ferry conditions with your rental company beforehand.
Take your car on the ferry to Shodoshima Island. The journey takes approximately 60 minutes via Ikeda or Tonosho Port.
Driving to the Olive Park from Ikeda Port takes approximately 10 minutes, or 25 minutes from Tonosho Port.
💰 Estimated Costs
Cost
Ferry fare: Adult ¥700/trip
Cars under 4 meters long, including driver:
¥5,030/trip
Cars 4–5 meters long, including driver:
¥6,330/trip
Cars 5–6 meters long, including driver:
¥7,120/trip
The above ferry fare includes the fare for one driver. Additional passengers will be charged at the adult fare rate of ¥700 per trip.
Method 2: Traveling without a car
From Takamatsu Station, walk to Takamatsu Port (approximately 10 minutes).
Take the ferry to Ikeda Port (approximately 60 minutes) or Tonosho Port (approximately 60 minutes).
Then take the Olive Bus line that passes Olive Park, get off at Olive Park-guchi stop, and walk for about 7 minutes.