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Territory capital · Japan

Teshima

Spend a half‑day on Teshima for the art sites; add a night only if you want to stay after the Setouchi Triennale or relax.

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Teshima is a 14.5 km² island in the Seto Inland Sea, known for contemporary art installations like the Teshima Art Museum and the Heart Archives. The main attractions are clustered along a circular road, reachable by a 40‑minute ferry from Uno (Tamano) and by local bus or bike. One day covers the key sites; a night adds flexibility for festivals or slower pace.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
JPY
Best months
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity)
Airport
TAK
Nights
0.5

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This is a basic guide for Teshima: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 5
  • East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
  • East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
  • Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
  • Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
  • Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Teshima110 ▾
  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Teshima, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Teshima Art MuseumLes Archives du CoeurSetouchi Triennale installations
Airports
TAK Takamatsu Airport (Shuttle bus to Uno Port, about 1 h)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    14°C (57°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  5. May

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    25°C (77°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Teshima: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

5 rd

Feb

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

6 rd

Mar

14°C (57°F)

5°C (41°F)

7 rd

Apr

18°C (64°F)

9°C (48°F)

8 rd

May

22°C (72°F)

14°C (57°F)

9 rd

Jun

25°C (77°F)

18°C (64°F)

9 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

8 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Sep

27°C (81°F)

20°C (68°F)

9 rd

Oct

21°C (70°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Nov

16°C (61°F)

9°C (48°F)

7 rd

Dec

11°C (52°F)

4°C (39°F)

6 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Circular road links the three villages; shuttle bus ¥200 adult runs island‑wide, bicycles rent at ports for ¥500‑800 per day.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Naoshima

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Ferry from Uno to Naoshima, about 20 min

Art sites on Naoshima complement Teshima’s offerings.

Shodoshima

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 15 min

Ferry from Uno to Shodoshima, ¥480 (≈ US$4)‑770, 40 min

Day‑trip for additional island scenery.

Tamano (Uno Port)

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

Ferry from Teshima to Uno, 40 min

Access to mainland transport and restaurants.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Guesthouse Teshima

Simple rooms near Karato port; book in advance (check)

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
¥5,000–7,000 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
Mid
¥8,000–12,000 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
High
¥12,000 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ¥6,000¥6,000
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ¥8,000¥8,000
Ferry Uno ↔ Teshima (round‑trip)1 × ¥620¥620
Island shuttle bus1 × ¥200¥200
Bike rental (day)1 × ¥650¥650
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge¥1,550
Trip total≈ ¥17,020 per person per day, bed included¥17,020≈ US$120

basic tatami room, shared bathroom

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Ferry Uno ↔ Teshima (round‑trip)¥480–¥770 (≈ US$4–6)
Island shuttle bus¥200 (≈ US$2)
Bike rental (per day)¥500–¥800 (≈ US$4–6)
Lockers at port¥300–¥500 (≈ US$3–4)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Teshima is low‑risk; watch ferry times and keep valuables in lockers.
  • Ferry schedule varies seasonally; confirm times before travel.
  • Lockers at ports cost ¥300 (≈ US$3)‑500; keep change handy.
  • Past toxic‑waste scandal; site now cleared but avoid any unofficial waste‑dump areas.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire and ambulance
119

Pocket card

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My bed tonight

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Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

Embassy

US consulate in Osaka; other embassies in Tokyo.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Ferry Uno ↔ Teshima (round‑trip): ¥480–¥770 (≈ US$4–6), 40 min
  • Island shuttle bus: ¥200 (≈ US$2) per adult, runs island‑wide

Say or show

  • すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
  • ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
  • いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
  • トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Teshima. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, humidity) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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