About the charms of Shodoshima in Setouchi in Japan ~ Setouchi International Art Festival 2010 ~
Shodoshima is the second largest island in Setouchi, which is often called Japanese Mediterranean Sea. This beautiful arch-shaped island has a very mild and pleasant climate with the average temperature of about 15℃ all year round. The geographical shape of Shodoshima and its mild climate have been rearing a variety of plants and animals as well as the rich nature. Among the most well known are their olives. Many tourists visit this island, which has one of the richest natural environments in Japan, particularly for their olive oil. The island is also hosting a modern art festival,“Setouchi International Art Festival”, taking the advantage of its history and culture, and the picturesque Seto Inland Sea for the stage.
Olives created by the natural environment of Shodoshima. Shodoshima Olives are loved by everyone as cooking oil and as beauty essence.
Olives created by the natural environment of Shodoshima. Shodoshima Olives are loved by everyone as cooking oil and as beauty essence.
In Setouchi, including Shodoshima, Naoshima, Toyoshima and other three islands, on the stage, we are presenting a modern art show, Setouchi International Art Festival 2010. Farm Village Kabuki, a performing art from Edo period, and the beautiful landscapes of Tanada, terraced fields, have been selected from Shodoshima to be presented in the festival event.
- Setouchi International Art Festival English Site
- http://setouchi-artfest.jp/en/
Resort Hotel Olivean Shodoshima Brief Profile ~ The hotel loved by people from all around the world ~
Resort Hotel Olivean Shodoshima is a resort hotel on Shodoshima in Seto Inland Sea. Its premises of 160,000m² which lies on a hill is the largest in the island as a resort hotel. Under the theme “Good health of mind and body” , we offer traditional Japanese dishes with fresh seafood from the rich nature of Setouchi, and French dishes cooked with Shodoshima's specialty olive oil. We also offer a number of activity programs, the natural hot spa Olivean-no-yu and a beauty salon. It is for such quality hospitality service of ours that people from all around the world love us. The sunset viewed from Resort Hotel Olivean Shodoshima is listed in top one hundred beautiful sunset scenes in Japan. Enjoy the panoramic sunset all year round with us.
We also aim to make the activity events and combinations of restaurant menus so that customers from abroad can have a good time in this romantic resort in Japan.
General Manager of Resort Hotel Olivean Shodoshima
Western style room, Japanese style room, Pet room.
We have a variety of rooms from the 47.2m² western style rooms to the authentic Japanese style rooms to meet the needs of our customers. Panorama view of Seto Inland Sea, often called Japanese Mediterranean Sea, is also available.
Sushi, Japanese dishes, French dishes, Teppanyaki.
Please enjoy our Sushi, Japanese dishes and French dishes made with fresh seafood from Seto Inland Sea. Also the original French dishes by our Grand Chef, Takemura, are absolutely superb!
Listed as one of the 100 most beautiful sunset in Japan.
The sunset view from Olivean Shodoshima is loved also by our customers from abroad. Many customers stay hoping to see the sunset from our hotel. The view of the sun setting in Seto Inland Sea will make a good memory from your holiday.
We have activities and events for you.
We have activity and event programs that encourage you to fully discover the nature of Shodoshima. Your activity concierge guides you through.
Hot Spring Spa Resort Shodoshima Onsen Olivean-no-yu( Olivean's Hot Spring Spa).
It is a natural hot spring spa that emerged when rainwater accumulated underground erupted about 30 years ago. You can enjoy the panorama of Seto Inland Sea from this outdoor hot spring spa. Please enjoy this spa resort by using the sauna , the Jacuzzi and our proud able beauty salon.
- Wireless LAN, PC (no charge) available in the lounge.
- American Express, Diners, VISA accepted.
- Dry cleaning service, laundry service(charged).
- Car rental (charged).
- Items for activities ( rackets, golf clubs, etc) (charged).
Access Guide ~ Attractive journey across Setouchi ~
Resort Hotel Olivean Shodoshima is within an easy access from the international airports in Japan. Bullet trains from Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe are also convenient. The combination of the bullet train, which itself is popular among tourists, and one hour journey across Setouchi by ship feeling refreshing breeze and gentle sunlight is another way of enjoying the Setouchi area.
Access from Narita International Airport/ Haneda Airport
From Chubu Centrair International Airport
From Kansai International Airport
From Osaka
From Nara
From Kyoto
From Hiroshima Airport
From Tonosho Port to Hotel Olivean Shodoshima
- Olivean Shodoshima shuttle bus or Taxi: approx. 15 mins.
* Time shown above does not include time for transfer.
* Delay may be possible depending on traffic conditions and/or weather.
Booking & Enquiry ~ This is the resort hotel of Japan for you ~
Resort Hotel Olivean Shodoshima offers support programs (support for dining, activities, etc) for individual tourists (families and friends) from abroad during their stay.
From outside Japan TEL 81-87-965-2311 FAX 81-87-965-2170
From inside Japan TEL 087-965-2311 FAX 0879-65-2170
E-mail info@olivean.com
Resort Hotel Olivean Shodoshima Booking Section
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