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How to travel between Tokyo and Naoshima
The journey between Tokyo and Naoshima leads via Okayama:
- How to get from Tokyo to Okayama
- How to get from Okayama to Naoshima
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Orientation:
Naoshima has three ferry ports: Miyanoura, Honmura and Seto.
Most tourists enter Naoshima through Miyanoura Port on the island's west coast. Miyanoura is served by frequent ferries from Uno and all the ferries from Takamatsu. The ferry terminal building at Miyanoura Port serves as the information center and transportation hub of the island. It also provides coin lockers and bicycle rentals (500 yen per day, or 2000 yen for electric assisted bicycles).
Honmura Port on Naoshima's east coast is conveniently located near the Art House Project, but has only a few ferry connections from Uno. Seto Port in the north of the island is not convenient for tourists.
Naoshima's museums and art installations are found around the southern end of the island. One or two buses per hour depart from Miyanoura Ferry Terminal via Honmura (10 minutes) and the Benesse House (20 minutes from Miyanoura) to the Chichu Art Museum (23 minutes from Miyanoura). A second, less frequent bus line runs directly between the Miyanoura Ferry Terminal and the Chichu Art Museum (6 minutes). Bus rides cost a flat fare of 100 yen to be paid upon exiting the bus.
A rental bicycle is a pleasant alternative for exploring the island, although some of the roads traverse moderate hills. Passionate walkers could even consider walking between the ferry terminal and the sights, however, distances are considerable, and most visitors will prefer travel by bus or bicycle.
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