Shodoshima

Shodoshima is the second-largest island in the Seto Inland Sea, famous for its Mediterranean climate that supports Japan's olive industry, introduced here over a century ago. The island's Kankakei Gorge offers spectacular autumn foliage along Japan's most beautiful aerial ropeway, while Angel Road, a sandbar that appears at low tide, draws couples seeking romantic photo opportunities. Soy sauce breweries, sesame oil producers, and somen noodle workshops preserve traditional crafts that have flourished here for generations.