Angel Road
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A sandbar near Tonosho Port on Shodoshima that appears with the tides, linking to a small island at low tide, with the legend that couples who walk hand in hand across it will be blessed with happiness.
Angel Road lies in Tonosho town on the southwest of Shodoshima. It is a sandbar linking the coast to a group of small offshore islands called the Yo Islands. It is submerged at high tide and emerges for about 2 to 3 hours around each of the two daily low tides, forming a white sand path about 500 m long with clear shallow water on either side. Legend has it that couples who hold hands and walk across Angel Road will find happiness, and it has become a popular spot for couples and young travellers. The nearby Promise Hill viewpoint overlooks the full sandbar and has many ema plaques and shells inscribed with wishes. Before visiting, be sure to check the tide times, which are published on the local tourism association's website. Walk across only while the sandbar is exposed, and watch the incoming tide to avoid getting stranded. Admission is free. Getting there: it is about a 20-minute walk from Tonosho Port, or take a bus to the 'International Hotel' stop. It can be combined with the Meiro no Machi (Maze Town) in Tonosho and the Dofuchi Strait, which is said to be the narrowest strait in the world.
Opening hours
Low-tide windows (twice daily)
Nearby sights
- Shodoshima Olive Park
- Les Archives du Coeur
- Teshima Art Museum
- Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Village
- Kankakei Gorge
- Inujima Seirensho Art Museum
- Teshima Yokoo House
- Shodoshima Hishio no Sato