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Roadside Station Shodoshima Olive Park

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Olive park roadside station surrounded by olive groves

This is a complex facility with many photogenic spots. In the location set of "Kiki's Delivery Service" surrounded by an English garden, you can borrow a broom for free and take pictures while pretending to be Kiki.

Features & How to Enjoy

Classic Shopping

Highlights

Point 1

Become Kiki by Riding a Magic Broomstick

If you come to Shodoshima, be sure to take a photo of yourself "becoming Kiki by riding a magic broomstick"! Olive Park lends out magic broomsticks for free, and you can take them anywhere within the park. Fly next to the white windmill under the clear blue sky and snap a photo. It's sure to be a great photo opportunity, so why not take a special photo that you'll be satisfied with?

Point 2

Step into the World of Kiki's Delivery Service

"Koriko Goods" is a location that preserves the set of the "Guchokipanya" from the movie "Kiki's Delivery Service." Photography is allowed inside the store, so you can take Instagram-worthy photos while enjoying the atmosphere of Kiki's Delivery Service. In addition, the store sells handmade flower accessories and miscellaneous goods, making it an exciting place to browse.

Point 3

Learn More About Olives

At the Olive Memorial Hall, you can learn more about olives for free. Through materials, videos, and graphics, you can easily learn about the history and industry of olives, as well as the characteristics of olive oil. In addition, the hall also displays the "Olive Goddess Athena Statue" sent from the Louvre Museum, which is a must-see!

Point 4

Sending a Letter to Someone Special

Inside Olive Park, there is a rare "postal box" with an olive-colored hue where you can actually send letters and postcards. Various postcards with different designs are sold, so choose your favorite and write down your "thoughts" for the recipient before dropping it in the box. Both the sender and the receiver are sure to have a good memory!

Point 5

Find the Leaves of Happiness Olive

During your stroll, if you find a "heart-shaped olive leaf," you can make your own "happiness olive bookmark" at the Olive Memorial Hall. It's said that you'll become happy if you find the heart-shaped olives, so you can collect as many as you like. You can use them as bookmarks in your favorite books, or carry them in your wallet or pouch.

Point 6

Enjoy Fresh Olive Oil

At Olive Park, there is one restaurant and one cafe, perfect for lunch or a break. At the cafe "Olivis," you can taste their specialty menu that uses olive oil from Shodoshima from preparation to finish. At the restaurant "San Olive," you can enjoy Olive beef, pork, local chicken, and local beer. Decide which one to go to based on what you want to eat!

Point 7

Purchase Olive-Related Souvenirs

The Olive Memorial Hall gift shop offers a wide range of specialty products from Shodoshima, including olive oil, cosmetics, crafts, sweets, somen noodles, soy sauce, and more. Among them, the "olive oil" is particularly recommended as a souvenir. Not only can you choose from about 15 types of olive oil produced on Shodoshima, but they also handle carefully selected olive oils from around the world. With so many types available, it's easy to get lost in deciding which one to take home.

Required time

Approximately 40 Minutes Recommended

When strolling through the Olive Garden on Shodoshima Island, it's recommended to set aside about 40 minutes for a 15-20 minute walk through the garden and an additional 15-20 minutes for shopping or resting. Within the garden, there are various attractions such as Isamu Noguchi's playground sculptures, Japan's oldest olive tree, and an olive experience space, as well as restaurants and gift shops. Those who want to take their time can enjoy the garden even more by allocating extra time.

Access

Accessible by Bus or Car

The main means of transportation for getting around Shodoshima Island are cars and buses. You can access Shodoshima Olive Park easily by either method, so you can rest assured. If you come by car, rent a car from the port you arrive at and head to the park. Parking is also available. If you take the bus, it's a great access as you can arrive by getting off at the "Olive Park Entrance" on the Sakate Line and Minami-mawari Fukuda Line and walking for 5 minutes.

Basic Information

	Address	1941-1 Ko, Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa 761-4434
	Business Hours	Monday: 11:00-14:00, Tuesday: 11:00-14:00, Wednesday: Closed, Thursday: 11:00-14:00, Friday: 11:00-14:00, Saturday: 11:00-14:00, Sunday: 11:00-14:00
	TEL	0879-82-2200
	Web Site	https://www.olive-pk.jp/map/sunolive.html

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