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Shōdoshima: Japan’s Dream Island for Foodies and Instagrammers

Want to play ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service' or eat olive sōmen noodles?

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Instagram has been reshaping tourism around the globe, and Japan is no exception.

Among 6,852 islands in this country, Shōdoshima Island has always drawn visitors—and the mayor and officials keep updating the island’s attractions to captivate younger visitors.

Shodoshima is nestled in the Seto Inland Sea.

Shōdoshima is convenient to access from the major cities of western Japan like Osaka and Kobe. Still, its scenery is distinctive with a tropical touch.

And it boasts a rich culture and history thanks to shrines and temples, a legendary tree, and the production of sōmen noodles and soy sauce dating back centuries.

So book your ticket and hop on a ferryboat to explore this hidden gem!

It takes only 60 mins from Takamatsu, Kagawa.

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