A general disclaimer! While we do our best to keep this information up-to-date, you should double-check with applicable transit providers before making any critical decisions. Schedules (particularly boats) are also subject to change based on adverse weather conditions.
This page is a repository of information about the various modes of transportation to, between, and around the islands discussed in this guide. Use this page for planning your trip, and keep it bookmarked for use during your visit.
Quick links
– Naoshima ferries
– Naoshima bus & shuttles
– Naoshima rental bicycles
– Naoshima rental cars
– Naoshima taxis
– Teshima ferries
– Teshima buses
– Teshima rental bicycles
– Teshima rental cars
– Teshima taxis
– Inujima passenger boats
– Megijima/Ogijima ferry
– Charter boats and water taxis
Naoshima ferries & passenger boats
You can reach Naoshima via the mainland ports of Uno (Okayama Prefecture) and Takamatsu (Kagawa Prefecture). There are two ports on Naoshima: the larger Miyanoura Port on the west side, and the smaller Naoshima Port in Honmura on the east side. Miyanoura Port connects to both Takamatsu and Uno via both large car ferries and high-speed passenger boats. There is only limited passenger boat service between the port in Honmura and Uno.
Uno Port ➔ Miyanoura Port (Click to view schedule)
| Uno | Miyanoura |
|---|---|
| 06:10 | 06:30 |
| 06:30 | 06:50 |
| 07:20 | 07:40 |
| 08:22 | 08:42 |
| 09:22 | 09:42 |
| 11:00 | 11:20 |
| 12:15 | 12:35 |
| 13:30* | 14:45* |
| 14:25 | 14:45 |
| 15:30 | 15:50 |
| 16:30 | 16:50 |
| 17:05 | 17:25 |
| 18:53 | 19:13 |
| 20:25 | 20:45 |
| 22:30* | 22:45* |
| ◎00:35* | ◎00:50* |
* Passenger boat. Boarding location is different than for the larger car ferries.
◎ Late night fare applies.
Fare
Adult: ¥370
Child: ¥190
Miyanoura Port ➔ Uno Port (Click to view schedule)
| Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|
| 06:00 | 06:20 |
| 06:40 | 07:00 |
| 07:50 | 08:10 |
| 08:52 | 09:12 |
| 09:52 | 10:12 |
| 11:10 | 11:30 |
| 12:45 | 13:05 |
| 13:55* | 14:10* |
| 14:55 | 15:15 |
| 16:02 | 16:22 |
| 16:35 | 16:55 |
| 17:35 | 17:55 |
| 19:02 | 19:22 |
| 20:25 | 20:45 |
| 21:15* | 21:30* |
| ◎00:15* | ◎00:30* |
* Passenger boat. Boarding location is different than for the larger car ferries.
◎ Late night fare applies.
Fare
Adult: ¥370
Child: ¥190
Takamatsu Port ➔ Miyanoura Port (Click to view schedule)
| Takamatsu | Miyanoura |
|---|---|
| 07:20* | 07:50* |
| 08:12 | 09:02 |
| 09:20* | 09:50* |
| 10:14 | 11:04 |
| 12:40 | 13:30 |
| 15:35 | 16:25 |
| 18:05 | 18:55 |
| 20:30* | 21:00* |
* High-speed boat. Extra fare applies. Boarding location is different than for the larger car ferries.
Fare – Ferry
Adult: ¥680
Child: ¥340
Fare – High-speed boat
Adult: ¥1,590
Child: ¥800
Miyanoura Port ➔ Takamatsu Port (Click to view schedule)
| Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|
| 06:45* | 07:15* |
| 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 08:40* | 09:10* |
| 09:07 | 10:07 |
| 11:30 | 12:30 |
| 14:20 | 15:20 |
| 17:00 | 18:00 |
| 19:45* | 20:15* |
* High-speed boat. Extra fare applies. Boarding location is different than for the larger car ferries.
Fare – Ferry
Adult: ¥680
Child: ¥340
Fare – High-speed boat
Adult: ¥1,590
Child: ¥800
Uno Port ➔ Naoshima (Honmura) Port (Click to view schedule)
Passenger boat. No vehicles or bicycles.
| Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|
| 07:25 | 07:45 |
| 11:55 | 12:15 |
| 16:50 | 17:10 |
| 17:45 | 18:05 |
| 18:35 | 18:55 |
Fare
Adult: ¥370
Child: ¥190
Naoshima (Honmura) Port ➔ Uno Port (Click to view schedule)
Passenger boat. No vehicles or bicycles.
| Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|
| 06:45 | 07:05 |
| 07:55 | 08:15 |
| 13:00 | 13:20 |
| 17:20 | 17:40 |
| 18:10 | 18:30 |
Fare
Adult: ¥370
Child: ¥190
There is also a passenger boat running between Naoshima (Miyanoura Port), Teshima (Ieura Port), and Inujima. This boat runs only three times per day and can get crowded on weekends and Mondays.
Miyanoura Port (Naoshima) ➔ Ieura Port (Teshima) ➔ Inujima (Click to view schedule)
Passenger boat. No vehicles or bicycles.
| Miyanoura | Ieura Arr. ･ Dpt. | Inujima |
|---|---|---|
| 09:20 | 09:42・09:50 | 10:15 |
| 12:10 | 12:32・12:40 | 13:05 |
| 14:50 | 15:12・15:17 | 15:42 |
Fare (One-way)
Naoshima ⇋ Teshima: ¥820 (Child Fare: ¥410)
Teshima ⇋ Inujima: ¥1,630 (Child Fare: ¥820)
Naoshima ⇋ Inujima: ¥2,450 (Child Fare: ¥1,230)
From March 1 to November 30 each year, high speed boat services operate on everyday (except Tuesdays).
From December 1 to the end of February each year, high speed boat services operate on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.
The boat runs in accordance with the Teshima Art Museum and Inujima Seirensho Art Museum calendar.
If a museum is closed, the boat will not stop at that island. If both museums are closed, the boat will not run.
When the schedule of either museum is changed, the boat’s timetable will reflect accordingly.
If you purchase a ticket between Naoshima and Inujima, you cannot disembark at Teshima and re-board later on the same ticket.
Inujima ➔ Ieura Port (Teshima) ➔ Miyanoura Port (Naoshima) (Click to view schedule)
Passenger boat. No vehicles or bicycles.
| Inujima | Ieura Arr. ･ Dpt. | Miyanoura |
|---|---|---|
| 10:25 | 10:50・10:55 | 11:17 |
| 13:10 | 13:35・13:40 | 14:02 |
| 15:47 | 16:12・16:17 | 16:39 |
Fare (One-way)
Naoshima ⇋ Teshima: ¥820 (Child Fare: ¥410)
Teshima ⇋ Inujima: ¥1,630 (Child Fare: ¥820)
Naoshima ⇋ Inujima: ¥2,450 (Child Fare: ¥1,230)
From March 1 to November 30 each year, high speed boat services operate on everyday (except Tuesdays).
From December 1 to the end of February each year, high speed boat services operate on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.
The boat runs in accordance with the Teshima Art Museum and Inujima Seirensho Art Museum calendar.
If a museum is closed, the boat will not stop at that island. If both museums are closed, the boat will not run.
When the schedule of either museum is changed, the boat’s timetable will reflect accordingly.
If you purchase a ticket between Naoshima and Inujima, you cannot disembark at Teshima and re-board later on the same ticket.
For complete schedule and fare information, visit the Shikoku Kisen website.
Naoshima bus & shuttles
Naoshima Town Bus
Note: The abridged schedule below only shows to the first and last stops, plus Nokyo-mae bus stop, which is the main Honmura bus stop. For the full schedule with all stops, visit the Naoshima Tourism Association website.
Miyanoura Port ➔ Tsutsuji-so (Click to view schedule)
| Miyanoura Port | Nokyo-mae | Tsutsuji-so |
|---|---|---|
| 7:03 | 7:08 | 7:14 |
| 7:41 | 7:48 | 7:54 |
| 9:06 | 9:12 | 9:19 |
| 9:45 | 9:51 | 9:58 |
| 10:00 | 10:06 | 10:13 |
| 10:30 | 10:36 | 10:43 |
| 11:06 | 11:12 | 11:19 |
| 11:25 | 11:31 | 11:38 |
| 12:00 | 12:06 | 12:13 |
| 12:12 | 12:20 | 12:27 |
| 12:40 | 12:46 | 12:53 |
| 13:03 | 13:11 | 13:18 |
| 13:30 | 13:36 | 13:43 |
| 13:55 | 14:05 | 14:12 |
| 14:23 | 14:29 | 14:36 |
| 14:48 | 14:56 | 15:03 |
| 15:34 | 15:40 | 15:47 |
| 15:53 | 16:01 | 16:07 |
| 16:30 | 16:36 | 16:43 |
| 16:53 | 16:59 | 17:06 |
| 17:30 | 17:36 | 17:43 |
| 18:12 | 18:17 | 18:23 |
| 19:15 | 19:20 | 19:26 |
| 20:45 | 20:50 | 20:56 |
There is limited space on the bus for large suitcases. If at all possible, please use coin lockers at the port to store luggage that you do not need during your visit to Naoshima.
Tsutsuji-so ➔ Miyanoura Port (Click to view schedule)
| Tsutsuji-so | Nokyo-mae | Miyanoura Port |
|---|---|---|
| 6:36 | 6:41 | 6:46 |
| 7:26 | 7:31 | 7:36 |
| 8:21 | 8:27 | 8:33 |
| 9:23 | 9:29 | 9:37 |
| 9:30 | 9:36 | 9:44 |
| 10:05 | 10:11 | 10:17 |
| 10:36 | 10:42 | 10:50 |
| 10:58 | 11:04 | 11:10 |
| 11:30 | 11:36 | 11:44 |
| 12:20 | 12:26 | 12:32 |
| 12:35 | 12:41 | 12:49 |
| 13:00 | 13:06 | 13:12 |
| 13:26 | 13:32 | 13:40 |
| 13:54 | 14:00 | 14:06 |
| 14:27 | 14:33 | 14:39 |
| 15:05 | 15:11 | 15:17 |
| 15:16 | 15:22 | 15:28 |
| 15:50 | 15:56 | 16:03 |
| 16:13* | 16:19 | 16:25 |
| 17:00 | 17:06 | 17:12 |
| 17:10 | 17:16 | 17:23 |
| 17:57 | 18:05 | 18:10 |
| 18:39 | 18:45 | 18:51 |
| 20:05 | 20:10 | 20:16 |
* You must catch this bus to take the last ferry to Takamatsu. There is one high-speed boat to Takamatsu later in the evening, but the fare is considerably higher. See the ferry schedules above.
Fare (per trip)
Adult (Junior high schooler and older): ¥100
Child: ¥50
Children under 5: Free
Benesse House free shuttle bus
Benesse House offers free shuttle bus service connecting the museums on the southern end of the island, most of which are inaccessible by car or bicycle. You can park your car or bike at Tsutsuji-so or Chichu Art Museum and hop on the shuttle bus, which stops at all of the museums. Tsutsuji-so is also a transfer point between the shuttle bus and the town bus. The shuttle bus does not run when Chichu Art Museum is closed (usually Mondays)—check the calendar.
Route map with connection times to town bus and ferries (PDF)
Tsutsuji-so ➔ Chichu Art Museum (Click to view schedule)
Note: The free shuttle bus also stops at Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery (drop-off only, no boarding) between 11:00 and 14:00.
| Tsutsuji-so | Benesse House Museum | Lee Ufan & Valley Gallery | Chichu Art Museum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:25 | 09:28 | 09:30 | 09:32 |
| 10:05 | 10:08 | 10:10 | 10:12 |
| 10:30 | 10:33 | 10:35 | 10:37 |
| 11:25 | 11:28 | 11:30 | 11:32 |
| 11:45 | 11:48 | 11:50 | 11:52 |
| 13:00 | 13:03 | 13:05 | 13:07 |
| 13:25 | 13:28 | 13:30 | 13:32 |
| 13:55 | 13:58 | 14:00 | 14:02 |
| 14:25 | 14:28 | 14:30 | 14:32 |
| 15:10 | 15:13 | 15:15 | 15:17 |
| 15:50 | 15:53 | 15:55 | 15:57 |
| 16:15 | 16:18 | 16:20 | 16:22 |
| 16:52 | 16:55 | 16:57 | 16:59 |
| 17:17* | 17:20* | 17:22* | 17:24* |
| 17:50* | 17:53* | 17:55* | 17:57* |
* Service past 17:00 is only offered on days when Chichu Art Museum is open until 18:00 (approx. May-October).
Chichu Art Museum ➔ Tsutsuji-so (Click to view schedule)
Note: The free shuttle bus also stops at Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery (drop-off only, no boarding) between 11:00 and 14:00.
| Chichu Art Museum | Lee Ufan & Valley Gallery | Benesse House Museum | Tsutsuji-so |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:45 | 09:47 | 09:49 | 09:52 |
| 10:20 | 10:22 | 10:24 | 10:27 |
| 11:05 | 11:07 | 11:09 | 11:12 |
| 11:35 | 11:37 | 11:39 | 11:42 |
| 11:52 | 11:54 | 11:56 | 11:59 |
| 13:15 | 13:17 | 13:19 | 13:22 |
| 13:40 | 13:42 | 13:44 | 13:47 |
| 14:10 | 14:12 | 14:14 | 14:17 |
| 14:40 | 14:42 | 14:44 | 14:47 |
| 15:25 | 15:27 | 15:29 | 15:32 |
| 16:00 | 16:02 | 16:04 | 16:07 |
| 16:40 | 16:42 | 16:44 | 16:47 |
| 17:10 | 17:12 | 17:14 | 17:17 |
| 17:30* | 17:32* | 17:34* | 17:37* |
| 18:10* | 18:12* | 18:14* | 18:17* |
* Service past 17:30 is only offered on days when Chichu Art Museum is open until 18:00 (approx. May-October).
Courtesy Shuttle Bus for Benesse House Guests
This shuttle bus is reserved for guests staying at Benesse House.
View route and schedule information here (PDF).
Naoshima rental bicycles
There are several ways to rent e-bikes on Naoshima. If you are staying on Naoshima, before you make a reservation at a bike shop, check with your lodging to see if they have e-bikes available for guests.
The two bike shops below (both located at Miyanoura Port) accept online reservations:
- T. V. C. Service (Japanese website)
- Ougiya (English website)
You can request a free helmet at the bike shop, and we do recommend helmets as there is no hospital on Naoshima.
Naoshima rental cars
There are two options for renting cars on Naoshima. You will need a Japanese driver’s license or an international driver’s permit in order to rent a car on the island.
- Ougiya – Web reservation only
- Naoshima Rent-a-Car – 090-2862-7040 (phone only)
Naoshima taxis
In general, it’s difficult to get a taxi on Naoshima—there are only a few on the island, and in the busy season they’re usually booked during the day for charter services. We do not recommend relying on taxis if at all possible.
There are two taxi companies with cars based on Naoshima:
- Nissin Taxi – 087-882-2424
- Okawa Taxi – 087-851-3356
English-language phone support is very limited.
Nissin Taxi also has a web form, and they told us that they accept English-language charter bookings (not single rides) using that form. Response time may be delayed; we recommend booking a charter taxi several months ahead of time.
Teshima ferries & passenger boats
Traveling from/to Uno Port (or Shodoshima)
Teshima has two ports on the north side of the island: Ieura Port (west) and Karato Port (east). A regular service alternating between slow car ferries and high-speed passenger boats connects both ports on Teshima to Uno Port (Okayama Prefecture) to the west, as well as to Tonosho Port on Shodoshima island, which is further east.
Uno Port ➔ Ieura Port ➔ Karato Port ➔ Tonosho Port (Click to view schedule)
| Uno Port | Ieura Port | Karato Port | Tonosho Port |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 06:40* | 06:55* | 07:15* |
| 06:45 | 07:25 | 07:45 | 08:14 |
| 08:40* | 09:05* | 09:20* | 09:40* |
| 11:10** | 11:50 | 12:10 | 12:39 |
| 12:00* | 12:25* | — | — |
| 13:25* | 13:50* | 14:05* | 14:25* |
| 15:25 | 16:05 | 16:25 | 16:54 |
| 17:30* | 17:55* | 18:10* | 18:30* |
| 19:30 | 20:10 | — | — |
* Passenger boat. Boarding location is different than for the larger car ferries.
** No ferry service on every first Tuesday of the month
Fares
Passenger Fares (One-way)
Uno ⇋ Shodoshima (Tonosho) ¥1,260 (Child ¥630)
Uno ⇋ Teshima (Karato) ¥1,050 (Child ¥530)
Uno ⇋ Teshima (Ieura) ¥780 (Child ¥390)
Teshima (Ieura) ⇋ Shodoshima (Tonosho) ¥780 (Child ¥390)
Teshima (Karato) ⇋ Shodoshima ¥490 (Child ¥250)
Teshima (Ieura) ⇋ Teshima (Karato) ¥300 (Child ¥150)
Tonosho Port ➔ Karato Port ➔ Ieura Port ➔ Uno Port (Click to view schedule)
| Tonosho Port | Karato Port | Ieura Port | Uno Port |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 06:00 | 06:40 |
| 07:20* | 07:40* | 07:55* | 08:20* |
| 08:40 | 09:10 | 09:30 | 10:09 |
| 10:30* | 10:50* | 11:05* | 11:30* |
| — | — | 12:44* | 13:20* |
| 13:10 | 13:40 | 14:00** | 14:39 |
| 15:50* | 16:10* | 16:25* | 16:50* |
| 17:50 | 18:20 | 18:40 | 19:19 |
| 19:25* | 19:45* | 20:00* | — |
* Passenger boat. Boarding location is different than for the larger car ferries.
** No ferry service on every first Tuesday of the month
Fares
Passenger Fares (One-way)
Uno ⇋ Shodoshima (Tonosho) ¥1,260 (Child ¥630)
Uno ⇋ Teshima (Karato) ¥1,050 (Child ¥530)
Uno ⇋ Teshima (Ieura) ¥780 (Child ¥390)
Teshima (Ieura) ⇋ Shodoshima (Tonosho) ¥780 (Child ¥390)
Teshima (Karato) ⇋ Shodoshima ¥490 (Child ¥250)
Teshima (Ieura) ⇋ Teshima (Karato) ¥300 (Child ¥150)
Traveling from/to Naoshima (or Inujima)
Shikoku Kisen offers a thrice-daily boat between Naoshima (Miyanoura Port), Teshima (Ieura Port), and Inujima.
Miyanoura Port (Naoshima) ➔ Ieura Port (Teshima) ➔ Inujima (Click to view schedule)
Passenger boat. No vehicles or bicycles.
| Miyanoura | Ieura Arr. ･ Dpt. | Inujima |
|---|---|---|
| 09:20 | 09:42・09:50 | 10:15 |
| 12:10 | 12:32・12:40 | 13:05 |
| 14:50 | 15:12・15:17 | 15:42 |
Fare (One-way)
Naoshima ⇋ Teshima: ¥820 (Child Fare: ¥410)
Teshima ⇋ Inujima: ¥1,630 (Child Fare: ¥820)
Naoshima ⇋ Inujima: ¥2,450 (Child Fare: ¥1,230)
From March 1 to November 30 each year, high speed boat services operate on everyday (except Tuesdays).
From December 1 to the end of February each year, high speed boat services operate on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.
The boat runs in accordance with the Teshima Art Museum and Inujima Seirensho Art Museum calendar.
If a museum is closed, the boat will not stop at that island. If both museums are closed, the boat will not run.
When the schedule of either museum is changed, the boat’s timetable will reflect accordingly.
If you purchase a ticket between Naoshima and Inujima, you cannot disembark at Teshima and re-board later on the same ticket.
Inujima ➔ Ieura Port (Teshima) ➔ Miyanoura Port (Naoshima) (Click to view schedule)
Passenger boat. No vehicles or bicycles.
| Inujima | Ieura Arr. ･ Dpt. | Miyanoura |
|---|---|---|
| 10:25 | 10:50・10:55 | 11:17 |
| 13:10 | 13:35・13:40 | 14:02 |
| 15:47 | 16:12・16:17 | 16:39 |
Fare (One-way)
Naoshima ⇋ Teshima: ¥820 (Child Fare: ¥410)
Teshima ⇋ Inujima: ¥1,630 (Child Fare: ¥820)
Naoshima ⇋ Inujima: ¥2,450 (Child Fare: ¥1,230)
From March 1 to November 30 each year, high speed boat services operate on everyday (except Tuesdays).
From December 1 to the end of February each year, high speed boat services operate on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.
The boat runs in accordance with the Teshima Art Museum and Inujima Seirensho Art Museum calendar.
If a museum is closed, the boat will not stop at that island. If both museums are closed, the boat will not run.
When the schedule of either museum is changed, the boat’s timetable will reflect accordingly.
If you purchase a ticket between Naoshima and Inujima, you cannot disembark at Teshima and re-board later on the same ticket.
Traveling from/to Takamatsu
There is also high-speed boat service between Ieura Port on Teshima and Takamatsu (Kagawa Prefecture). Very infrequently, this service also stops at Naoshima Port (Honmura).
Teshima buses
Teshima bus service is very limited, and priority is given to local residents. If possible, we recommend renting e-bikes, or exploring on foot.
Note: The schedules below omit some stops. For the full schedule, visit the Teshima Tourism Navi website.
Ieura Port ➔ Karato Port (Click to view schedule)
| Ieura Port | Karato Oka | Teshima Art Museum | Karato Port |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | 08:42 | 08:44 | 08:47 |
| 10:05 | 10:17 | 10:19 | 10:22 |
| 11:50 | 12:02 | 12:04 | 12:07 |
| 13:18 | 13:30 | 13:32 | 13:35 |
| 14:26 | 14:38 | 14:40 | 14:43 |
| 15:11 | 15:23 | 15:25 | 15:28 |
| 16:30 | 16:42 | 16:44 | 16:47 |
Karato Port ➔ Ieura Port (Click to view schedule)
| Karato Port | Teshima Art Museum | Karato Oka | Ieura Port |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:50 | 08:53 | 08:55 | 09:07 |
| 10:25 | 10:28 | 10:30 | 10:42 |
| 12:23 | 12:26 | 12:28 | 12:40 |
| 13:48 | 13:51 | 13:53 | 14:05 |
| 14:48 | 14:51 | 14:53 | 15:05 |
| 15:33 | 15:36 | 15:38 | 15:50 |
| 16:50 | 16:53 | 16:55 | 17:07 |
Ieura Port ➔ Kou (Click to view schedule)
| Ieura Port | Teshima Kominkan | Kou |
|---|---|---|
| 9:07 | 9:09 | 9:15 |
| 10:42 | 10:44 | 10:50 |
| 14:05 | 14:07 | 14:13 |
| 16:10 | 16:12 | 16:18 |
Kou ➔ Ieura Port (Click to view schedule)
| Kou | Teshima Kominkan | Ieura Port |
|---|---|---|
| 9:15 | 9:21 | 9:23 |
| 10:50 | 10:56 | 10:58 |
| 14:13 | 14:19 | 14:21 |
| 16:22 | 16:28 | 16:30 |
Fare (per trip)
Adult (Junior high schooler and older): ¥400
Child: ¥200
Children under 5: Free
Teshima bicycles
E-bikes are without a doubt the most enjoyable way to explore Teshima. There are several bicycle rental shops on Teshima. These shops in Ieura accept online reservations:
- Teshima PP (cash only)
- Setouchi Current Mobility (cashless only)
- Teshima SS (Wakou Gas Station) (cash only)
The Teshima Tourism Association has a stand of rental bicycles available at Ieura Port, but they are first-come, first served with no reservations accepted, so we recommend making a reservation with another shop. There’s also a small bike shop at Karato Port that accepts reservations by phone only.
All bicycle rentals include a free helmet, which you are strongly encouraged to wear—Teshima is very hilly and has no hospitals.
Teshima rental cars
There are two car rental shops on Teshima, but only one rents to non-Japanese speaking drivers: Teshima SS (Wakou Gas Station) (formerly Akeda) accepts online reservations. You need to have either a Japanese driver’s license or an international driver’s permit to be able to rent a car.
Setouchi Tuk-Tuk is a new option on Teshima. Their zippy little three-seater vehicles are a nice idea on the island’s narrow roads. We’ve heard that some travelers have had trouble getting a response from them however. (If you do use them, let us know how it goes!)
Teshima taxis
Teshima has only one taxi based on the island—a fact that’s proudly emblazoned on the side of the car. Akiyama Taxi can be booked by phone only at 0879-68-2111. Mr. Akiyama’s English ability is limited, so having someone who speaks Japanese make the reservation is recommended.
Kankake Taxi, based on neighboring Shodoshima, can also provide charter taxi services on Teshima. They have an English website.
Inujima passenger boats
There is a passenger boat running between Naoshima (Miyanoura Port), Teshima (Ieura Port), and Inujima. This boat runs only three times per day and can get crowded on weekends and Mondays.
Miyanoura Port (Naoshima) ➔ Ieura Port (Teshima) ➔ Inujima (Click to view schedule)
Passenger boat. No vehicles or bicycles.
| Miyanoura | Ieura Arr. ･ Dpt. | Inujima |
|---|---|---|
| 09:20 | 09:42・09:50 | 10:15 |
| 12:10 | 12:32・12:40 | 13:05 |
| 14:50 | 15:12・15:17 | 15:42 |
Fare (One-way)
Naoshima ⇋ Teshima: ¥820 (Child Fare: ¥410)
Teshima ⇋ Inujima: ¥1,630 (Child Fare: ¥820)
Naoshima ⇋ Inujima: ¥2,450 (Child Fare: ¥1,230)
From March 1 to November 30 each year, high speed boat services operate on everyday (except Tuesdays).
From December 1 to the end of February each year, high speed boat services operate on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.
The boat runs in accordance with the Teshima Art Museum and Inujima Seirensho Art Museum calendar.
If a museum is closed, the boat will not stop at that island. If both museums are closed, the boat will not run.
When the schedule of either museum is changed, the boat’s timetable will reflect accordingly.
If you purchase a ticket between Naoshima and Inujima, you cannot disembark at Teshima and re-board later on the same ticket.
Inujima ➔ Ieura Port (Teshima) ➔ Miyanoura Port (Naoshima) (Click to view schedule)
Passenger boat. No vehicles or bicycles.
| Inujima | Ieura Arr. ･ Dpt. | Miyanoura |
|---|---|---|
| 10:25 | 10:50・10:55 | 11:17 |
| 13:10 | 13:35・13:40 | 14:02 |
| 15:47 | 16:12・16:17 | 16:39 |
Fare (One-way)
Naoshima ⇋ Teshima: ¥820 (Child Fare: ¥410)
Teshima ⇋ Inujima: ¥1,630 (Child Fare: ¥820)
Naoshima ⇋ Inujima: ¥2,450 (Child Fare: ¥1,230)
From March 1 to November 30 each year, high speed boat services operate on everyday (except Tuesdays).
From December 1 to the end of February each year, high speed boat services operate on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.
The boat runs in accordance with the Teshima Art Museum and Inujima Seirensho Art Museum calendar.
If a museum is closed, the boat will not stop at that island. If both museums are closed, the boat will not run.
When the schedule of either museum is changed, the boat’s timetable will reflect accordingly.
If you purchase a ticket between Naoshima and Inujima, you cannot disembark at Teshima and re-board later on the same ticket.
There is a more regular passenger boat between Hoden Port (Okayama) and Inujima. Please plan carefully if you are traveling via Hoden Port. There is no train station at Hoden Port, so a bus or taxi connection is required. Taxis must be arranged ahead of time if you are departing from Hoden Port. Note also that the bus between Hoden Port and Okayama Station runs on weekends only.
Hoden Port ➔ Inujima (Click to view schedule)
Passenger boat. No vehicles or bicycles.
| Hoden | Inujima |
|---|---|
| 06:40 | 06:50 |
| 08:00 | 08:10 |
| 11:00 | 11:10 |
| 13:00 | 13:10 |
| 13:45 | 13:55 |
| 15:15* | 15:25* |
| 17:00 | 17:10 |
| 18:30** | 18:40** |
* Does not run when Inujima Seirensho Art Museum is closed.
** Does not run on Sundays.
Fare
Adult: ¥400
Child: ¥200
Inujima ➔ Hoden Port (Click to view schedule)
Passenger boat. No vehicles or bicycles.
| Hoden | Inujima |
|---|---|
| 06:55 | 07:05 |
| 08:20 | 08:30 |
| 11:15 | 11:25 |
| 13:20 | 13:30 |
| 14:00 | 14:10 |
| 15:35* | 15:45* |
| 17:15 | 17:25 |
| 18:45** | 18:55** |
* Does not run when Inujima Seirensho Art Museum is closed.
** Does not run on Sundays.
Fare
Adult: ¥400
Child: ¥200
Megijima/Ogijima ferry
A regular ferry connects both Megijima and Ogijima to Takamatsu Port (Kagawa). Additional ferry service is provided from August 1-20.
January 1 to July 31, August 21 to December 31
Takamatsu ➔ Megijima ➔ Ogijima (Click to view schedule)
| Takamatsu Dpt. | Megijima Dpt. | Ogijima Arr. |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 08:20 | 08:40 |
| 10:00 | 10:20 | 10:40 |
| 12:00 | 12:20 | 12:40 |
| 14:00 | 14:20 | 14:40 |
| 16:00 | 16:20 | 16:40 |
| 18:10 | 18:30 | 18:50 |
Ogijima ➔ Megijima ➔ Takamatsu (Click to view schedule)
| Ogijima Dpt. | Megijima Dpt. | Takamatsu Arr. |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 07:20 | 07:40 |
| 09:00 | 09:20 | 09:40 |
| 11:00 | 11:20 | 11:40 |
| 13:00 | 13:20 | 13:40 |
| 15:00 | 15:20 | 15:40 |
| 17:20 | 17:20 | 17:20 |
August 1 to August 20
Takamatsu ➔ Megijima ➔ Ogijima (Click to view schedule)
| Takamatsu Dpt. | Megijima Dpt. | Ogijima Arr. |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 08:20 | 08:40 |
| 09:10 | 09:30 | – |
| 10:00 | 10:20 | 10:40 |
| 11:10 | 11:30 | – |
| 12:00 | 12:20 | 12:40 |
| 13:10 | 13:30 | – |
| 14:00 | 14:20 | 14:40 |
| 15:10 | 15:30 | – |
| 16:00 | 16:20 | 16:40 |
| 17:10 | 17:30 | – |
| 18:10 | 18:30 | 18:50 |
| 18:40 | 19:00 | – |
Ogijima ➔ Megijima ➔ Takamatsu (Click to view schedule)
| Ogijima Dpt. | Megijima Dpt. | Takamatsu Arr. |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 07:20 | 07:40 |
| – | 08:10 | 08:30 |
| 09:00 | 09:20 | 09:40 |
| – | 10:10 | 10:30 |
| 11:00 | 11:20 | 11:40 |
| – | 12:10 | 12:30 |
| 13:00 | 13:20 | 13:40 |
| – | 14:10 | 14:30 |
| 15:00 | 15:20 | 15:40 |
| – | 16:10 | 16:30 |
| 17:00 | 17:20 | 17:40 |
| – | 18:10 | 18:30 |
Passenger Fares (One-way)
Takamatsu ⇋ Megijima ¥370 (Child ¥190)
Takamatsu ⇋ Ogijima ¥510 (Child ¥260)
Megijima ⇋ Ogijima ¥190 (Child ¥120)
Charter boats and water taxis
Our local partner Setouchi Islander provides customized, private cruises around the Setouchi Inland Sea, including on the art islands. If you or are your travel agent are putting together a plan for visiting the area and want the ultimate experience (including a local team member managing your itinerary, lodging, taxis, and museum tickets), we can’t recommend them highly enough.
Charter boat operators that accept online inquiries:
- Seto Yacht Charter (English form, based in Uno)
- Setouchi Island Cruise (English form, based in Takamatsu)
- Kawanishi Marine Service (Japanese form, based in Takamatsu)
- Setouchi Island Trip (Japanese form, based in Takamatsu)
A newer option for booking water taxis (single trips) is Sea Karen, an app-based service with English support that connects travelers with several operators in the area. Once you install the app, you can specify your desired route to get an instant quote, then add your payment information and they will charge you when the boat is confirmed. Ride-sharing is also supported and may save you some money.
Benesse House hotel guests can inquire with the hotel concierge about booking a water taxi during their stay. Uno Hotel is affiliated with Setouchi Islander and can book their boats for you. Some other hotels may also be able to assist you as well.
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