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Roadside Station Shodoshima Furusato Village

This roadside station is a gourmet paradise, packed with fun activities and experiences that perfectly encapsulate the charm of Shodoshima Island.

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The station offers a variety of activities such as sea kayaking and SUP, where you can fully enjoy the Seto Inland Sea and its scenic beauty. You can also partake in craft workshops where you can create beautiful objects out of driftwood, seagrass, and olive branches, as well as strawberry picking.

In the café corner, you can savor dishes made with the island's specialties and local ingredients. The "Raw Somen", a limited quantity item among the café's menu, offers an exceptional texture that is a must-try for food lovers. Soft serve ice cream topped with the Furusato Village's original strawberry sauce or olive oil, as well as the plum soft serve ice cream, are also popular among visitors. The station also houses a shop selling the island's specialties such as olive oil and soy sauce, and the "Hand-Stretched Somen Museum" where you can observe the process of somen noodle making is a spot you cannot miss.

In addition, the station provides rental services for compact electric cars (limited driving range, Japanese driver's license required) and bicycles. It also boasts accommodation facilities such as auto-camping sites and lodges, making it not only a great place to stay and enjoy various activities but also a convenient base for exploring Shodoshima Island.

Highlights

  • A comprehensive leisure facility where you can enjoy a full day of fun.
  • Various activities such as sea kayaking and strawberry picking.
  • A café offering unique Shodoshima Island dishes.
  • A variety of accommodation facilities including auto-camping sites and lodges.
  • A museum showcasing the hand-stretching process of making somen noodles.

Photos

  • Look for the conical roof as a landmark.

    Look for the conical roof as a landmark.

  • The limited-quantity raw somen noodles, with their unique texture, are absolutely exquisite.

    The limited-quantity raw somen noodles, with their unique texture, are absolutely exquisite.

  • Their plum soft-serve ice cream is quite popular.

    Their plum soft-serve ice cream is quite popular.

  • When you're tired from all the fun, relax and heal by watching the beautiful sunset over the Seto Inland Sea, selected as one of Japan's "Top 100 Sunsets". (Photo: PIXTA)

    When you're tired from all the fun, relax and heal by watching the beautiful sunset over the Seto Inland Sea, selected as one of Japan's "Top 100 Sunsets". (Photo: PIXTA)

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)

A

Sorry, we don’t. ※There are pictogram signs for the restrooms.

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Yes. ※Available hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Q

Is parking available?

A

Yes. (approximately 40 standard-sized vehicles and 4 large-sized vehicles)

Reviews

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  • 楊莎莎

    很喜歡來小豆島旅遊~這兒有獨木舟和採草莓的一些體驗活動~很適合小朋友玩樂

Details

Name in Japanese
道の駅 小豆島ふるさと村
Postal Code
761-4304
Address
2084-1 Muro, Shodoshimacho, Shozugun, Kagawa
Telephone
0879-75-2266
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
8:30am - 5:30pm(Subject to change depending on the season.)※Café 10:00am - 3:00pm
Admission
Vary by facility
Access
2km off the port of Ikeda
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)