Shodoshima, Japan’s olive island, celebrates its signature crop with olive-themed festivals and events, especially around the autumn harvest. Held at the Olive Park and around the island, these celebrations mark the harvest season with fresh olive tastings, new-season olive oil, olive-themed foods and sweets, craft stalls, music and the island’s sunny, Mediterranean atmosphere. It’s a chance to taste and buy the year’s produce, learn about olive cultivation, and enjoy the harvest spirit in the place where olives were first successfully grown in Japan. Combined with the island’s groves, Olive Park and wider food culture, the festival makes autumn a lovely time to visit Shodoshima and celebrate its unique character.
🗓️ At a Glance
| Location | Shodoshima, Kagawa |
| Hours | Around autumn harvest; check dates |
| Admission | Free to attend; food/goods extra |
| Time needed | A few hours |
| Best time | Autumn harvest season |
What to Experience
- Fresh olive tastings and new-season olive oil.
- Olive-themed foods, sweets and craft stalls.
- The autumn harvest spirit at the Olive Park.
- A sunny, Mediterranean island atmosphere.
Combine Your Visit
- Combine with the Shodoshima olive groves .
- Pair with Shodoshima seaweed and soy sauce .
- Read our Kagawa overview .
Getting There
- By ferry: to Shodoshima from Takamatsu and other ports.
- On the island: to the Olive Park and festival venues.
Tips
Check the harvest-season dates, as these events cluster around autumn rather than running year-round, and come to taste new-season olive oil and buy the year’s produce. Combine the festival with the Olive Park, groves and the island’s wider food culture, get around by rental car, and enjoy the sunny Mediterranean atmosphere unique to Shodoshima.
