Ferry/Boat▶Miyanoura Port/Naoshima Port (Honmura)


It takes approximately 60 minutes by ferry, approximately 30 minutes by high-speed passenger boat from Takamatsu port (Takamatsu-city, Kagawa prefecture).

It takes approximately 15~20 minutes. from Uno port (Tamano-city, Okayama prefecture).


Town bus▶To Tsutsujiso


After you get off a ferry at the Miyanoura/Naoshima port, take a town bus (100 yen/adult, 50 yen/child).

 

When your boat/ferry arrives at Miyanoura Port, you will see a distinctive glass building (the ferry ticket center) as you get off. You will see 3 bus stops to its right - take the one in the middle (②). The last stop is us, Tsutsujiso. It will take you about 15 minutes to get here.

 

When your boat arrives at Naoshima port, you will again be looking for a bus stop (you will just have to walk along the sea, and it will be on your right). Note that buses going to Tsutsujiso stop on the other side of the bus stop, so make sure you are on the right side. It takes about 5 minutes.

Please get off at the last stop "Tsutsujiso" (100 yen/adult, 50 yen/child).

 

You will soon see the main gate of Tsutsujiso just after the last bus stop. Please go through the gate and pass a cafe to reach the reception.

 

Please note that the bus is quite small (maximum capacity of 28 people) and there is literally no room for suitcases and large travel bags. It is also one of the main means of transport for the local people, so we want to avoid situations where people in need cannot use the buses.

We strongly recommend that you travel light to/from Naoshima by using locker/luggage storage services in major cities such as Okayama/Takamatsu or by sending your large bags to your next destination first.

 

*The timetable of the town bus and the free shuttle bus for museums.
 (The red one is for the town bus and the blue one is for the museum free shuttle.) 


Bicycle


It takes about 25 minutes by bicycle from Miyanoura Port.

From Miyanoura Port, go straight along a road past a convenience store (Seven-Eleven) and a primary school on your right. Turn right at the traffic lights with a sign "Benesse House". After passing a petrol station on your right, turn right at the corner of the post office. You will drive up a steep hill with "Minami-dera" (Art House Project) on your left and a car park on your right. Please turn right at the top of the hill and follow the road until you see us on your left.

 

*Most bicycle rental shops are located in the Miyanoura area, and some are in the Honmura area. Please refer to this page for the details.


Car


It takes about 10 minutes by car from Miyanoura Port.

Free parking is available in front of Tsutsujiso (no reservation required).


Taxi


Nisshin Taxi : 087-882-2424(Reservation available), Business Hours appx. 8:30 a.m. - appx. 10 p.m.

Okawa Taxi : 087-851-3356(Reservation available), Business Hours  7:30 a.m.~ 10:00 p.m.

*Only few taxis operate in Naoshima, so please contact the above numbers in advance.


Walking Around in Naoshima


The required time to explore on foot in Naoshima is as below.

*Please be noted that there are many steep roads, so there may be a big difference in the time required.

  • Miyanoura Port→Tsutsujiso:approx. 60 minutes
  • Honmura Port (Naoshima Port)→Tsutsujiso:approx. 25 minutes
  • Tsutsujiso → Benesse House Museum:approx. 15 minutes
  • Benesse House Museum→ Lee Ufan Museum :approx. 10 minutes
  • Lee Ufan Museum→Chichu Museum:approx. 10 
  • Miyanoura Port→Honmura Port (Naoshima Port):approx. 30 minutes

Tsutsujiso Map


The required time to explore on foot is as below.

  • Front gate → Reception:approx. 1 minute
  • Reception → Japanese cottages:approx. 10 seconds
  • Reception → Trailer houses (Caravans):approx. 10 seconds
  • Reception → Pao yurts:approx. 1 minute
  • Reception → Dining venue:approx. 30 seconds
  • Reception → Restroom/Private bathtubs:approx. 10 seconds