Shodoshima Olive Garden, Sanuki Travel Guide

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Explore Japan's olive heritage at Shodoshima Olive Garden, featuring scenic groves, art, and Mediterranean charm on a beautiful island.

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Shodoshima Olive Garden

Discover the Shodoshima Olive Garden, the birthplace of olive cultivation in Japan. This scenic garden features olive groves, a Greek windmill, shops, and restaurants, offering a unique blend of Japanese and Mediterranean culture.

A brief summary to Shodoshima Olive Garden

Nishimura, 甲2171, Shodoshima, 甲 Nishimura, Shozu District, Kagawa, 761-4434, JP
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Monday 8:30 am-5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am-5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am-5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am-5 pm
Friday 8:30 am-5 pm
Saturday 8:30 am-5 pm
Sunday 8:30 am-5 pm

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Know before you go

Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Shodoshima Olive Garden.

Visit during the October-November harvesting season to witness olive oil extraction.
Try olive-flavored ice cream at the Olive Kinenkan.
Explore the connected olive groves at the adjacent Roadside Station Shodoshima Olive Park.

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Getting There

Bus

From Tonosho Port, take a bus bound for Sakate, Fukuda Port, or Eigamura. The bus ride is about 25 minutes and costs ¥560. Get off at the Olive ga Oka (オリーブヶ丘) bus stop, a short walk from Olive Park.
Taxi

From Tonosho Port, a taxi to Olive Garden takes about 15-20 minutes and costs approximately ¥4000. From Kusakabe Port, the taxi ride is about 5 minutes and costs around ¥1200.

Discover more about Shodoshima Olive Garden

Shodoshima Olive Garden marks the origin of olive cultivation in Japan, dating back to 1908 when the government initiated olive tree testing here. The garden cultivates around 2,000 olive trees and over 130 varieties of herbs, creating a Mediterranean-like landscape.The garden is divided into ten areas, each offering unique sights, including a 100-year-old olive tree, the oldest in Japan. Visitors can explore artistic objects by Isamu Noguchi, a prominent 20th-century sculptor, and a gallery showcasing Noguchi's lighting fixtures. A Greek-style windmill enhances the Mediterranean ambiance, serving as a popular photo spot.The Olive Kinenkan features a local history museum, a gift shop, and an ice cream shop with olive-flavored treats. Visitors can also enjoy seasonal flowers, such as silver wattle in February and cherry blossoms in early April. During the olive harvesting season in October and November, visitors can witness olive oil extraction.Shodoshima Olive Garden is next to Roadside Station Shodoshima Olive Park, and the olive groves connect the two.