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Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Studio

Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Studio
Step into the world of film and literature in a seaside village of nostalgic Showa-era classrooms.

Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Studio is a film-and-literature theme park on the Seto Inland Sea, built around the open set used to film Twenty-Four Eyes. Walk through its wooden schoolhouse and nostalgic streets while enjoying the world of the story and Shodoshima’s tranquil scenery.

Three highlights of Twenty-Four Eyes Movie Studio
  1. 1. Explore the wooden schoolhouse overlooking the seaStep inside the wooden schoolhouse, where classrooms and props used in filming remain. The Seto Inland Sea spreads beyond the windows, making you feel as if you have entered a scene from the film.
  2. 2. Immerse yourself in film and literatureVisit the Tsuboi Sakae Memorial Museum of Literature, Gallery Shochikuza, and Kinema-no-Iori to discover the appeal of Twenty-Four Eyes and Japanese cinema.
  3. 3. Enjoy nostalgic streets and island flavorsTake photos among the nostalgic streets and sample Shodoshima specialties such as the school-lunch set and soy sauce soft-serve ice cream.
Official information and directions

Check the official website for current seasonal admission fees, events, boat service, and local bus information.

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Quick access guide
By car
About 13 minutes from Sakate Port, 25 minutes from Kusakabe Port, 35 minutes from Ikeda Port, or 55 minutes from Tonosho Port. Free parking is available for both buses and passenger cars.
By public transportation
Take the Shodoshima Olive Bus from any of the island’s ports and get off at Eigamura. The seasonal boat service takes about 10 minutes from Olive Navi Pier.

* Bus, ferry, and boat operating days and schedules are subject to change. Check official transportation information before departure.

Nearby attractions

・Misaki Branch School
This wooden schoolhouse served as the setting for the novel Twenty-Four Eyes. A combination ticket with the Movie Studio is a convenient way to trace the story’s original landscape.

・Angel Road
A sandbar that appears only at low tide. Check the tide times and enjoy this distinctly island-like coastal view.

・Kankakei Gorge
Enjoy one of Shodoshima’s signature gorge landscapes from its observation decks and ropeway. It also combines well with the Movie Studio on an island driving itinerary.

* Before visiting, check official information for facility operations, tide conditions, and transportation services.

Details

Area Kagawa prefecture
Address 931 Tanoura-ko, Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun, 761-4424 Kagawa
TEL +81-87-982-2455
FAX +81-87-982-1824
E-mail -

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Basic Information

Open hours 9:00–17:00
Closed regularly Open year-round
Admission fee Period A (March 15–July 20): Adults ¥900 / Children ¥450
Period B (July 21–November 30): Adults ¥1,000 / Children ¥500
Period C (December 1–March 14): Adults ¥850 / Children ¥430
* Adults are junior high school age and older; children are elementary school age. Preschool children enter free.
Parking lot Passenger cars: Available (free)
Buses: Available (free)
Free Wi-Fi Yes
Toilet Yes
Recommended season Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter

A special experience found only here.

The grounds offer many highlights, including Misaki Branch School, the Tsuboi Sakae Memorial Museum of Literature, Gallery Shochikuza—where Twenty-Four Eyes is screened throughout the day—and Kinema-no-Iori, which introduces classic Japanese films, particularly from the 1950s. You can also visit the Hideko Takamine Gallery. The official Chiririn-ya shop sells original merchandise, and the popular soy sauce soft-serve ice cream is another distinctly Shodoshima treat.


Shoshi Umikaze-do

A bookshop where you can immerse yourself in the worlds of film and literature while discovering books and works connected with Shodoshima.

Hours 09:00 - 17:00
Closed Open year-round


Café Cinema Club

A retro café surrounded by Showa-era film memorabilia, serving nostalgic school-lunch dishes and light meals.

Hours 09:00 - 17:00
Closed Open year-round

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