Teshima

Like Naoshima and Inujima, Teshima is famous for its contemporary art exhibits.
Teshima has an area of approximately 14.5 km² and a population of approximately 1,000 people.
There is a circular road that connects 3 fishing villages on the island. A mountain is in the middle of the island.

History

Teshima has been inhabited for 14,000 years.
The island was the subject of a scandal in which 600,000 tons of toxic waste were illegally dumped on the island. In 2000, after a 25-year legal battle, the waste was transported to Naoshima for processing.

By boat

Ferries operate to/from Uno Port in Tamano (40 minutes) and to/from Shodoshima (¥480-770). The ferry schedule is available online.
There are two ports On Teshima: Ieura and Karato. Both ports have lockers available for luggage storage (¥300-500).

A map and a guide are available online.

By bus

Shuttle buses circumnavigate the island and cost ¥200 for adults or ¥100 for children.

By bicycle

Bicycles can be rented at either port.

• Teshima Art Museum

  phone: +81 879 68 3555
  address: 607 Karato
  The museum, which resembles a water droplet landing on concrete, was created by Ryue Nishizawa. It has only has 1 exhibit: Matrix, by the artist Rei Naito. Silence and bare feet are required.

• Les Archives du Coeur (Heart Archives)Make a recording of and listen to your heartbeat!

Festivals and events

• The Setouchi Triennale aka Setouchi International Art FestivalThe festival takes place over several islands in the Seto Inland Sea. Works of contemporary art are installed throughout the islands.

• Teshima-ya

  phone: +81 879-68-3345

• Amore Teshima Resort

  phone: +81 879-68-3331

Free WiFi is available at the port, limited to 8 sessions of 30 minutes each per day (total of 240 minutes/day).

• Tamano
• Shodoshima
• Naoshima