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Angel Road

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Angel Road

エンジェルロード

Kagawa · Shikoku

A ribbon of sand that surfaces only at low tide to link Shōdoshima with a string of islets — local lore says couples who cross hand-in-hand will be joined forever.

Why we picked it

A tidal sandbar that appears and vanishes twice a day.

Best season
Summer
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.2· 6,718 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free to walk the sandbar (only appears at low tide). Parking: the No.1 car park has been paid since 10 Feb 2025 — ¥300 for the first 30 min then ¥100 per 30 min, free 18:00–08:00; car parks No.2 and No.3 remain free.
Nearest station
Tonosho Port + bus
Website
town.tonosho.kagawa.jp/kanko/index.html

Today

Open 24 hours

Admission

  • Free to walk the sandbar (only appears at low tide). Parking: the No.1 car park has been paid since 10 Feb 2025 — ¥300 for the first 30 min then ¥100 per 30 min, free 18:00–08:00; car parks No.2 and No.3 remain free.

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

coastnatureromanticwalking

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