Best Places OF Japanese No.1 In Shodoshima-Island

Extremely Aura! The Oldest Olive Tree Even Now Bear FruitShodoshima Olive Garden

Shodoshima is a first place where succeeded in olive cultivation. And, Olive Garden has the oldest tree that has borne fruit for 100 years. I was fascinated by its aura totally different from others.◎Location: 2 or 3 min walk from a parking lot of Olive Garden

Like Totoro's Forest. A Juniper 'Shimpaku' The Greatest In The World & A Special Natural MonumentHosho-in Temple

Shimpaku is a kind of juniper and popular for Japanese 'Bonsai'. At Hosho-in Temple, this sacred tree is said to be 1500 years old and the only Shimpaku that designated as a special natural monument. It's like a tree where Totoro and Mei met for the first time (in Ghibli movie),and very mysterious.◎Free parking lot is available. The wooden path was equipped in 2017 for protect its roots, and you can walk around the tree easier.

1000 Years Old Olive Tree Came Far From Spain1000 Years Old Huge Olive Tree

This huge olive tree bears flowers and fruits even now the age of 1000. The unique shape also has the strong life force. Located at a lookout point, it could be nice for you to sit on a bench near the tree and enjoy the Shodoshima Island's time passing slowly.◎Access: the signboard 'Olive Forest オリーブの森' on the 254th prefectural road. 7 min from Tonosho Port by car. You can see it for free.