Tonosho Town

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Tonosho Town, one of the gateways to Shodoshima, is a vibrant port town known for having the "Dobuchi Strait," certified by Guinness World Records as the world's narrowest strait. There are old streets called "The Labyrinth Town," and strolling through the unique town layout created to prevent pirate invasions is an experience that tickles the adventurous spirit. It is also the hub for "Angel Road," a sandbar appearing only at low tide, and is packed with tourist charms. Art pieces are displayed around the port, and modern convenience coexists comfortably with the island's unique leisurely time. You can also touch the island's rich food culture, such as specialty soy sauce, olives, and hand-stretched somen, making it an ideal base for the beginning and end of your journey.

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小豆島（土庄町）と漁業

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Address: 1400-2 Fuchizaki-ko, Tonosho Town, Shozu District, Kagawa Prefecture (Within Tonosho Town Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division)
Website: https://www.town.tonosho.kagawa.jp/kanko/
Operator: Tonosho Town Tourism Association

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Togatazaki
Osaka Castle Remaining Stone Memorial Park
Angel Road
Teshima Island

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Togatazaki

Togatazaki, located at the northwestern tip of Shodoshima, is a spectacular cape overlooking the calm Seto Inland Sea. It was once the site of an elementary school, and the view from the seaside schoolyard was used as a filming location for movies and dramas as "the school in the most beautiful scenery in Japan." Especially famous is the sight of "Koinobori" (carp streamers) hoisted as if swimming over the sea during the Boy's Day festival season. The colorful carp streamers swimming powerfully against the background of the blue sky and sea fascinate many people as a seasonal tradition of early...

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Osaka Castle Remaining Stone Memorial Park

This park on Shodoshima is a unique facility themed around giant stones called "Zannen-ishi" (Regrettable Stones), which were cut for the reconstruction of Osaka Castle in the Edo period but left on the island without being used. Giant rocks with vivid chisel marks from the time of cutting are scattered about, and you can glimpse the astonishing technology and labor of ancestors who tried to transport such massive rocks in an era without heavy machinery. The museum in the park features experiential exhibits of stone splitting, allowing you to learn the background of Shodoshima supporting Japanese history as the "Island...

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Angel Road

Angel Road (The Path of Angels) on Shodoshima is a mysterious sandy path that appears from the sea only twice a day during low tide. There is a romantic legend that "if you cross this path holding hands with a precious person, an angel will descend in the middle of the sandbar and grant your wish," attracting couples from all over the world as a Lover's Sanctuary. Since the time the path appears changes daily, checking the schedule in advance adds to the excitement. From the "Hill of Promise" observatory at the entrance, you can see the sandy path floating...

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Teshima Island

Teshima, floating in the Seto Inland Sea, is a beautiful island where rich nature, contemporary art, and food are in harmony. The "Teshima Art Museum," the biggest highlight, is a unique architectural structure shaped like a drop of water that blends with the surrounding terraced rice fields. Inside, it offers a world-class art experience where you can enjoy silence while feeling the movement of water. Moving around by rental cycle is recommended, and the exhilaration of riding on slopes while looking at the blue sea and beautiful terraced fields is exceptional. Having overcome a history of illegal waste dumping, it...

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