Explore Shodoshima Island departing from Kobe! Experience a unique 1-night stay on an overnight ferry. Please note that an English-speaking guide is not included in this tour. You will travel with a driver while using a language translation device.
Options
Private Plan for 2 or 3 People
Private Plan for 4 or 5 People
Private Plan for 6 or 7 People
The Highlight
- Depart from Kobe via Jumbo Ferry (includes 1-night stay on board)
- Private taxi tour around Shodoshima Island with driver
- On-site communication supported via Pocketalk translation device
- Entrance/Visit to top sights: Kankakei Valley Ropeway, Nakayama Senmaida, Angel Road, and Shodoshima Olive Park
The Experience
Shodoshima, the second-largest island in the Seto Inland Sea, is celebrated for its mild climate, unique culinary traditions, and stunning coastal scenery. Long influenced by historic trade routes, the island is famous for traditional hand-pulled somen noodles and artisanal soy sauce, as well as its modern legacy as Japan's premier olive-growing region.
Your journey features a ride on the Kankakei Ropeway, one of Japan's three most scenic gorges and a highlight of Setonaikai National Park. This cable car offers a unique view in Japan, sweeping past dramatic valley cliffs with panoramic views of the sea and sky. In the island's interior, you will discover the Nakayama Rice Terraces, a picturesque countryside landscape featuring roughly 800 stepped paddies recognized among Japan's top 100 rice terraces. You will also visit Angel Road, a romantic natural sandbar path that reveals itself only during low tide, connecting small off-shore islands to the main shore. Finally, explore the Mediterranean-inspired Shodoshima Olive Park, complete with an iconic Greek windmill, serene olive groves, and interactive exhibits that engage all five senses. ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝ Information about tour Place of departure and destination: From Kobe to Kagawa Number of days of travel: 2 Day Means of transportation: Charter taxi, Public transport Name of bus company: Meal(s): None Minimum number of passengers to operate. 2 Number of GUIDE：None
Tour Operator Information Company Name: H.I.S. Co., Ltd. Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444 Registration No.: No. 724 by the Commissioner of Japan Tourism Agency Membership: Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA)
Contact Information Department Name: Inbound Travel Division DMC Business Department West Japan Group Kansai Team Address: Mainichi Intecio 15F 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-8215, JAPAN Tel: +81- 50-1745-1444 Opening hour :10:00~18:00 (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
General Travel Services Manager: Eri Tomiyama *The Tour Operations Manager is responsible for transactions related to your travel at the sales office handling your travel arrangements. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the explanations provided by the staff about this travel contract, please do not hesitate to contact the above-mentioned Tour Operations Manager.
Please read and understand the Terms and conditions below. Travel Terms and Conditions:Domestic Package Tours Travel Agency Terms and Conditions:Section of Package Tour Contract
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- 23:50Please come to Kobe port at least 1hour before departure of Ferry time
- 00:00Show the voucher at ticketing counter of ferry company and receive your boarding ticket
- 01:00Kobe port ⇒ Sakate Port of Shodoshima Island (Jumbo Ferrry / Arrive at 7:30am in the next morning)
- Stay 1night at ferry
- 07:30Arrive at Sakate Port of Shodoshima Island (One stop at Takamatsu port)
- 08:00Sightseeing at Shodoshima Island for private taxi with driver (7 hours)
- You can see art object THE STAR ANGER at the port
- 08:35Kankakei Ropeway (Admission fee is included/ 55 minutes)
- 10:30Nakayama Rice Field (60 minutes)
- 11:15Angel Road (30 minutes)
- 12:00Lunch time at Road Station Shodoshima Olive Park (45 minutes / Lunch is not included. Please take lunch by your own.)
- 13:00Enjoy Art objecct Regent in Olives (30minutes)
- 14:15Enjoy Art objecct Beat Shrine, ANGER from the Bottom (30 minutes)
- 15:00Arrive at Sakate port and end of service of private taxi here
- 15:15Sakate port in Shodoshima Island ⇒ Kobe (Jumbo Ferry / Arrive at 18:45pm)
- 18:45Tour ends at Kobe Sannomiya Ferry Terminal
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- Please show up at least 1hour before departure of Ferry and show the voucher at ticketing counter of ferry company and get the boarding ticket there.
- No English speaking guide and no support at Jumbo Ferry. You will meet with driver of private taxi at Sakate port of Shodoshima Island when you arrive there.
- The driver cannot speak English and cannot work as guide , but he has pocket talk (language translator device) to communicate with you.
- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate.
- You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
- If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
- You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
- If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee) -Infants (under 5 years old) can join tour but must sit on laps
Important Booking Information
Customer Guidelines:
- Please refrain from consuming alcohol on the vehicle.
- Kindly take all trash with you when leaving the vehicle. Please do not leave any trash on board.
- Please ensure you arrive promptly at the designated meeting place.
- Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- The schedule may be subject to sudden changes or shorter visit durations due to reasons such as traffic congestion.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the vehicle.
- Please refrain from standing up while the vehicle is in motion.
- If you accidentally leave any belongings on the vehicle, please be aware that they will be disposed of.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 11 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 8 ~ 10 day(s) of departure, will charge 20%
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 30%
- Cancel on 1 day(s) before departure, will charge 40%
- Cancel on activities date, Non-refundable (0% refund)