Access

Access from major cities to Teshima

Takamatsu Port in Kagawa prefecture and Uno Port in Okayama prefecture offer direct boat service to Teshima. The boats also operate from Naoshima, Inujima and Shodoshima to Teshima.

① From Tokyo

② From Kyoto

③ From Hiroshima

④ From Fukuoka

Boats to Teshima

When you take a boat, please take note of the following:
・Most of the boats that land at Teshima are so-called “passenger boats”, which can hold under 100 people.There is a possibility you may be unable to ride when it is very crowded. Please come to the port early.
・Payment of fares can only be done in cash. Credit cards and the like cannot be used.
・There is ATM in the post office. There are some situations where ATM will be closed on weekends or holidays, so please prepare cash beforehand.
・In addition to a boat ticket, a numbered ticket may be required to take a passenger boat.
・Cars and bicycles cannot be carried on passenger boat.

Liner

① Uno　-　Teshima(Ieura)-　Teshima(Karato)　–　Shodoshima(Tonosho)

Uno Dpt. Ieura Dpt. Karato Dpt. Tonosho Arriv.
– 6:40 6:55 7:15 Passenger boat
6:45 7:25 7:45 8:14 Ferry
8:40 9:05 9:20 9:40 Passenger boat
11:10
*No ferry service on every first Tuesday of the month		 11:50 12:10 12:39 Ferry
11:35 12:00 – – Passenger boat
13:25 13:50 14:05 14:25 Passenger boat
15:25 16:05 16:25 16:54 Ferry
17:30 17:55 18:10 18:30 Passenger boat
19:30 20:10 – – Ferry
Tonosho Dpt. Karato Dpt. Ieura Dpt. Uno Arriv.
– – 6:00 6:40 Ferry
7:20 7:40 7:55 8:20 Passenger boat
8:40 9:10 9:30 10:09 Ferry
10:30 10:50 11:05 11:30 Passenger boat
– – 12:30 12:55 Passenger boat
13:10 13:40 14:00
*No ferry service on every first Tuesday of the month		 14:39 Ferry
15:50 16:10 16:25 16:50 Passenger boat
17:50 18:20 18:40 19:19 Ferry
19:25 19:45 20:00 – Passenger boat

The time table has some changes from Oct 1st 2023. Please check here.

Shodoshima Teshima Ferry Inc.

TEL:0879-62-1348
http://www.shodoshima-ferry.co.jp/

*In addition to a boat ticket, a numbered ticket may be required to take a passenger boat. Tickets are sold 30 minutes before the departure.
*Cars and bicycles can be carried only on ferry
*Please click here for pier information.

【Capacity】
Ferry 350 Passengers
Passenger boat 96 Passengers
【Fares(one – wey)】
  Adult Child
Uno⇄Shodoshima(Tonosho) ¥1,260 ¥630
Uno⇄Teshima(Karato) ¥1,050 ¥530
Uno⇄Teshima(Ieura) ¥780 ¥390
Teshima(Ieura)⇄Shodoshima(Tonosho) ¥780 ¥390
Teshima(Karato)⇄Shodoshima(Tonosho) ¥490 ¥250
Teshima(Ieura)⇄Teshima(Karato) ¥300 ¥150

*Credit cards are not accepted to buy boat tickets.

② Naoshima(Miyanoura) – Teshima(Ieura) – Inujima

Miyanoura Dpt. Ieura Arriv. Ieura Dpt. Inujima Arriv.
9:20 9:42 9:50 10:15
12:10 12:32 12:40 13:05
14:50 15:12 15:17 15:42
Inujima Dpt. Ieura Arriv. Ieura Dpt. Miyanoura Arriv.
10:25 10:50 10:55 11:17
13:10 13:35 13:40 14:02
15:47 16:12 16:17 16:39

The boat runs in accordance with Teshima Art Museum and Inujima Seirensho Art Museum timetables.
If either 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.

Shikoku Kisen Inc.

TEL 087-892-3104
https://www.shikokukisen.com/

*In addition to a boat ticket, a numbered ticket may be required to take a passenger boat. Tickets are sold 30 minutes before the departure.
*Cars and bicycles can be carried only on ferry
*Please click here for pier information.

【Capacity】

approx. 80 passengers
The capacity may change depending on weather.

【Fares(one – wey)】
  Adult Child
Naoshima(Miyanoura)⇄Teshima(Ieura) ¥630 ¥320
Teshima(Ieura)⇄Inujima ¥1,250 ¥630
Inujima⇄Naoshima(Miyanoura) ¥1,880 ¥940

*Credit cards are not accepted to buy boat tickets.

③ Takamatsu　-　Naoshima(Honmura)　-　Teshima(Ieura)

March 20 – November 30

On Wednesday・Thursday・Friday
Takamatsu Dpt. Honmura Dpt. Ieura Arriv.
7:41 – 8:16
9:02 – 9:37
10:45 11:15 11:35
16:25 – 17:00
18:03 – 18:38
Ieura Dpt. Honmura Dpt. Takamatsu Arriv.
7:00 – 7:35
8:20 – 8:55
9:40 – 10:15
15:10 – 15:45
17:20 – 17:55
On Monday・Saturday・Sunday・Holidays
Takamatsu Dpt. Honmura Dpt. Ieura Arriv.
7:41 – 8:16
9:07 9:37 9:57
10:45 11:15 11:35
16:25 – 17:00
18:03 – 18:38
Takamatsu Dpt. Honmura Dpt. Ieura Arriv.
7:00 – 7:35
8:20 – 8:55
10:04 – 10:39
15:10 15:30 16:00
17:20 – 17:55
Tuesday
Takamatsu Dpt. Honmura Dpt. Ieura Arriv.
7:41 – 8:16
13:05 – 13:40
18:03 – 18:38
Ieura Dpt. Honmura Dpt. Takamatsu Arriv.
7:00 – 7:35
12:00 – 12:35
17:20 – 17:55

December 1st – March 19

On Tuesday・Wednesday・Thursday・Friday
Takamatsu Dpt. Honmura Dpt. Ieura Arriv.
7:41 – 8:16
13:05 – 13:40
18:03 – 18:38
Ieura Dpt. Honmura Dpt. Takamatsu Arriv.
7:00 – 7:35
12:00 – 12:35
17:20 – 17:55
On Monday・Saturday・Sunday・Holidays
Takamatsu Dpt. Honmura Dpt. Ieura Arriv.
7:41 – 8:16
9:07 9:37 9:57
16:25 – 17:00
18:03 – 18:38
Ieura Dpt. Honmura Dpt. Takamatsu Arriv.
7:00 – 7:35
8:20 – 8:55
15:10 15:30 16:00
17:20 – 17:55

Teshima Ferry Inc.

TEL 087-851-4491
http://www.t-ferry.com/

*In addition to a boat ticket, a numbered ticket may be required to take a passenger boat.
Tickets are sold 20 minutes before the departure.
*Please click here for pier information.

【Capacity】

approx. 70 passengers

【Fares(one – wey)】
  Adult Child
Takamatsu ⇄ Teshima(Ieura) ¥1,350 ¥680
Takamatsu ⇄ Naoshima(Honmura) ¥1,220 ¥610
Naoshima(Honmura)⇄ Teshima(Ieura) ¥630 ¥320

*Credit cards are not accepted to buy boat tickets.

④ Takamatsu – Teshima(Karato)

※Runs only on from May 3rd to May 5th and August 11th,12th.

Takamatsu Dpt. Karato Arriv.
11:00 11:40

Teshima Ferry Inc.

TEL 087-851-4491
http://www.t-ferry.com/

*In addition to a boat ticket, a numbered ticket may be required to take a passenger boat.
Tickets are sold 20 minutes before the departure.
*Please click here for pier information.

【Capacity】

approx. 70 passengers

【Fares(one – wey)】

Adult ¥1,350 / Child ¥680

*Credit cards are not accepted to buy boat tickets.

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Charter boat

Marine taxi needs a reservation. Please inquire to us.

①Sea Karen(Reservation App)

②Mizuguchi marin(090-4972-2883)

③Teshima charter boat Inc.(087-851-4491)

Pier Map

…Pier for Ferry　▲…Pier for passenger boat

Teshima

Uno Port

takamatsu port

Shodoshima(Tonosho Port)

Naoshima(Miyanoura Port)

Inujima

Transportation in Teshima

When moving between areas, please use a bus or rental bicycle, motorcycle, or car.

Bus

Please use the bus when moving between different zones. Bus stops can be found near every piece of artwork.
There are only a limited number of buses, so be aware that there may be situations when you cannot connect with a boat.

  • Local residents have priority to ride.
  • Passenger capacity is limited.
  • The bus schedule may be delayed during high-affluence periods.It is recommended to take an early bus service.

From Ieura Port, To Karato Port

①Ieura Port(Dpt.) ②Suzuri Shukaijo ③Mori Mariko ④Shimizu ⑤Karato Oka Shukaijo ⑥Teshima Art Museum ⑦Karato Poat(Arriv.)
8:30 8:34 8:37 8:41 8:42 8:44 8:47
10:05 10:09 10:12 10:16 10:17 10:19 10:22
11:50 11:54 11:57 12:01 12:02 12:04 12:07
13:18 13:22 13:25 13:29 13:30 13:32 13:35
14:26 14:30 14:33 14:37 14:38 14:40 14:43
15:11 15:15 15:18 15:22 15:23 15:25 15:28
16:30 16:34 16:37 16:41 16:42 16:44 16:47

From Karato Port, To Ieura Port

⑦Karato Port(Dpt.) ⑥Teshima Art Museum ⑤Karato Oka Shukaijo ④Shimizu ③Mori Mariko ②Suzuri Shukaij ①Ieura Port(Arriv.)
8:50 8:53 8:55 8:56 9:00 9:03 9:07
10:25 10:28 10:30 10:31 10:35 10:38 10:42
12:23 12:26 12:28 12:29 12:33 12:36 12:40
13:48 13:51 13:53 13:54 13:58 14:01 14:05
14:48 14:51 14:53 14:54 14:58 15:01 15:05
15:33 15:36 15:38 15:39 15:43 15:46 15:50
16:50 16:53 16:55 16:56 17:00 17:03 17:07

From Ieura Port, To Kou Shukaijo

①Ieura Port(Dpt.) ⑧Teshima Kominkan ⑨Kou Shukaijo(Arriv.)
9:07 9:09 9:15
10:42 10:44 10:50
14:05 14:07 14:13
16:10 16:12 16:18

From Kou Shukaijo, To Ieura Port

⑨Kou Shukaijo(Dpt.) ⑧Teshima Kouminkan ⑨Ieura Port(Arriv.)
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

Adults(Junior high school student or older) ¥200
Children ¥100
*Chikdren under5 … free

Contact

Tonosho Town Planning and Finance Division　　TEL：0879-62-7014

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Bicycle, Motorcycle, and Car Rental

If you want to be able to roam freely without worrying about bus schedules, a rental bicycle is recommended.
Bicycles can be reserved beforehand at every store except Tonosho Rental Bicycle. During periods when it is expected the island will be crowded, we recommend you make reservations in advance.

Ieura Area

Karato Area

Taxi

Akiyama Taxi

The only taxi on the island. There is no specific place to get on the taxi, so if you want to use it please call. Reservations can be made in advance. Five people can ride in the car.
TEL 0879-68-2111
Operating hours: 8:00-19:00

Transit time between artworks