By Car
On Foot
Shop
Marunaka
Shodoshima's largest supermarket. A hot spring is attached—we recommend a soak before shopping.
Days in the Life of NOTEL
13:45
Arrive at Shodoshima from Tonosho Port, pick up rental car
Drive around the island
Shopping at local supermarket and sake shop
Marunaka (beer, meat, etc.)- Espoir (wine)
15:00
Check in. Receive vegetable set
Shop at Notel Store
Buy island fish at a shop locals use
- Okadaya Store
Tea at HOMEMAKERS Cafe & walk around
17:30
Prepare dinner
21:00
Relax with a book from the library
22:00
Sleep
HOMEMAKERS Cafe at NOTEL. Locals gather here; the atmosphere is calm and welcoming.
NOTEL staff
recommended spots
7:00
Wake up
Make breakfast with breakfast set
8:30
Trekking
Course 1: Yubuneyama–Togaoayama hike
Course 2: Choshi Falls, Kaerukoike, Togaoayama
11:30~12:00
Return to NOTEL, lunch at HOMEMAKERS Cafe
13:00~15:00
Rest. Shower, nap, read, journal.
15:00~17:00
Drive to Utsumi area
- Moksha
- Yamada Olive small shop
- minori gelato
- Today is the day coffee stand
18:00
Dinner at local restaurant
- oasis
- Nagisa
- Shizenshoku Hara
21:00
Return to NOTEL
Stargazing from the center of the grounds
22:30
Sleep
Sunlight through the open windows and views of the mountains gently start your day.
Shodoshima's mountains aren't that high—an hour is enough for a mini hike.
NOTEL staff
recommended spots
8:00
Wake up
Venture out for morning coffee
- World
Return to NOTEL, get ready
10:00
Check out
Drive around the island
- Tomio Hachiman Shrine
- Kumaguro Gallery
Return rental car
12:20
Depart from Tonosho Port
Morning coffee in a retro atmosphere.
