Perched on a gentle slope with stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea, Shodoshima's Olive Garden is a serene escape offering great food and beautiful scenery. At Olive Palace RestleA, taste Shodoshima's best dishes like hishiodon, a local specialty crafted to tantalize the taste buds.

Explore the olive grove, see Isamu Noguchi's sculptures, and enjoy AKARI's light and shadow play at the gallery.

Don't forget to grab a souvenir before you leave!

Welcome to Soy Sauce Village in Shodoshima, where tradition and flavor intertwine to create a unique culinary experience! Here, the art of soy sauce production has been perfected over 400 years, using traditional methods and kioke wooden barrels. What sets Shodoshima's soy sauce apart is its rich history and dedication to preserving time-honored techniques.

Did you know that only 1% of Japan's soy sauce is brewed in kioke barrels, and Shodoshima produces over one-third of that? Take a fascinating tour of the breweries, starting with the renowned Yamaroku brewery, to witness firsthand the meticulous process behind this iconic condiment.

But the adventure doesn't stop there! Many breweries in Soy Sauce Village offer a delightful array of treats infused with soy sauce flavors, including soy sauce soft-serve ice cream. As you explore the area, why not indulge your taste buds with this unique delicacy?

And if you're up for more enchantment, allow me to introduce you to the Olive Fairy in Soy Sauce Village. This delightful character embodies the charm and spirit of the village, adding an extra touch of magic to your visit.

Come and immerse yourself in the rich heritage and flavors of Soy Sauce Village, where every taste tells a story and every moment is a delight for the senses.

Discover the cozy café inside the renovated 70-year-old building of Shodoshima Shuzo, the island’s only sake brewery. Enjoy dishes made with local ingredients and sake lees, including the comforting Brewer’s Meal prepared by local grandmothers. Don’t miss the refreshing Amazake Drink with seasonal fruits — a perfect balance of sweetness and gentle acidity.

If time is limited, stop by Minori Gelato, highly recommended for its unique soy sauce crumble and seasonal flavors made with local ingredients.

In the heart of Shodoshima's Nakayama district lies Nakayama Senmaida, a special place selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Terraced Rice Fields. Here, you'll find approximately 800 terraced fields of varying sizes, creating a stunning mosaic of beauty.

Nakayama Senmaida breathes with the tradition of rice cultivation, utilizing pure mountain spring water to irrigate the fields. This sight is truly mesmerizing, with the terraced fields reflecting the ever-changing sky above.

At the center of Senmaida sits the Nakayama Rural Kabuki Stage, designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan. This stage, crafted in the traditional thatched-roof style, has been cherished by the Nakayama community for over 300 years. Here, locals come together every early October to perform traditional Kabuki, including actors, narrators, and stagehands, all from the area.

Following extensive preservation efforts, the Nakayama Rural Kabuki Stage will reopen for visitors in the spring of 2024, offering a fresh opportunity to experience this cherished cultural tradition.