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Venture to an Island of Art and Beauty in the Seto Inland Sea

Teshima Island, Tonosho Town, Kagawa

Area Highlights

Teshima is one in a chain of islands in Kagawa Prefecture, within the Setonaikai National Park. What makes this island distinctive is its delectable cuisine and special works of art, all in a rural setting where rice paddies carpet the slopes of its centrally located mountain, Danyama. Stay at Tokuto, a former private residence overlooking the sea, and enjoy the island's unparalleled views and culinary delights.

Access

Ferry from Takamatsu Port, Kagawa Prefecture, to Ieura Port, Teshima (35 minutes)
Ferry from Miyanoura Port (Naoshima), Kagawa Prefecture, to Ieura Port, Teshima (25 minutes)
Ferry from Tonosho Port (Shodoshima), Kagawa Prefecture, to Ieura Port, Teshima (35 minutes)
Ferry from Uno Port, Okayama Prefecture, to Ieura Port, Teshima (40 minutes)

Contact

Teshima Countryside Stay Promotion Council

Recommended Accommodation

Tokuto—Teshima’s Ocean View Retreat

A charming eighty-year-old renovated former residence, Tokuto can be reserved in its entirety by a single group. The main building can accommodate eight guests; the annex, six guests. The inn is located on a hill, and guests can enjoy stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea from the beautiful Japanese garden. Both the main building and the annex are equipped with kitchens, and guests may stay as long as thirty consecutive days. Behind the house lies abundant fields and woodlands, where guests can engage in farmwork and with farm animals.

  • Address :

    1577-2 Ieura, Teshima, Tonosho, Shozo-gun, Kagawa

  • Telephone :

    080-8161-3526

  • Telephone Languages :

    Japanese and English

  • Access :

    15-minute walk from Ieura Port

  • Check-in :

    3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

  • Check-out :

    10:00 a.m.

  • Rates :

    Main building ¥45,000 per night with breakfast + ¥5,000 per person. Annex ¥35,000 per night with breakfast + ¥5,000 per person

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB/Diners Club

  • Bedroom :

    Private room for up to two people; no key; Western-style beds

  • Bathroom :

    With bathtub, available from check-in until Check-out

  • Toilet :

    Western style

  • Meals :

    Breakfast only

  • Wi-Fi :

    Available

Recommended Accommodation

Minpaku Akeda

Pass through a quaint wooden gate and discover a traditional one-story house built around a scenic courtyard. This is the Akeda family’s home and inn, where the cheerful proprietress, locally known as Han-chan, always welcomes guests with a warm smile. Stay overnight in a cozy room with a traditional Buddhist altar, and relax in the tranquility of Japanese countryside life.

  • Address :

    2301 Ieura, Teshima, Tonosho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa

  • Access :

    5-minute walk from Ieura Port

  • Check-in :

    3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

  • Check-out :

    9:00 a.m.

  • Rates :

    ¥4,400 per person per night with no meal; ¥550 for breakfast (with other guests)

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    None

  • Bedroom :

    Private room for up to three people; no key; Japanese futon

  • Bathroom available (no lock) :

    bathtub available from check-in until Check-out

  • Toilet :

    Western style

  • Meals :

    Breakfast ¥550 (with other guests)

  • Wi-Fi :

    Available

Recommended Restaurant

URARA (local bento box)

Bento boxes prepared by Teshima's skilled local women are available for take-out only. These tasty box lunches, bursting with Teshima culinary charm, include locally sourced fish and vegetables and feature fried dishes seasoned with locally produced salt. Why not grab one to eat while seated on a bench overlooking the island’s pretty terraced rice fields?

  • Address :

    2232-2 Ieura, Teshima, Tonosho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa

  • Telephone Number :

    0879-68-2352

  • Telephone Languages :

    Japanese

  • Access :

    5-minute walk from Ieura Port

  • Closed :

    No regular holidays

  • Cuisine :

    Japanese cuisine

  • Foreign Language Menu :

    Not available

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    None

Recommended Restaurant

Umi no Restaurant

Dine on Italian cuisine made from local ingredients while gazing at the calm Seto Inland Sea. Seafood is delivered fresh on the day by local fishers, and fruits and vegetables are from the restaurant’s orchard and vegetable garden. Dishes represent the rich flavors of the Seto Inland Sea region.

  • Address :

    525-1 Ieura, Teshima, Tonosho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa

  • Telephone :

    0879-68-3677

  • Telephone Languages :

    Japanese

  • Access :

    15-minute walk from Ieura Port

  • Opening Hours :

    11:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (closed Monday evenings; reservations required)

  • Closed :

    Tuesdays and Wednesdays (see official website for details)

  • Cuisine :

    Italian cuisine

  • Foreign Language Menu :

    Not available

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB

Recommended Experience

Net Fishing with Local Fishers

Seine fishing is a traditional way to harvest fish by casting a net into the sea and pulling it toward the shore, capturing the fish inside. Participate in this fascinating fishing experience together with local fishers. Take home the fish you catch, or have fun cooking and eating it on the spot.

  • Address :

    Depends on the day

  • Telephone :

    080-8161-3526(Tokuto)

  • Telephone Languages :

    Japanese and English

  • Access :

    Depends on the day

  • Duration :

    One and a half hours (without cooking and tasting experience) or three hours (with cooking and tasting experience)—between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

  • Fee :

    ¥66,000 (without cooking and tasting experience) or ¥110,000 (with cooking and tasting experience)—for two to ten people

  • Languages Supported :

    Japanese

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB

Recommended Experience

Teshima Walking Tour with Local Guide

Take a leisurely walking tour through a charming traditional village, then draw water from a well located at the foot of a mountain. Appreciate the charm of Teshima, a small island with scenic reservoirs and dams everywhere and lots of spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea, including from the top of a small mountain. After returning to the inn, take a break with a delicious cup of coffee.
Meet at 1577-2 Ieura, Teshima, Tonosho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa (Tokuto), or arrange to be picked up at your inn.

  • Telephone Number :

    080-8161-3526 (Tokuto)

  • Telephone Languages :

    Japanese and English

  • Access :

    10-minute walk from Ieura Port

  • Duration :

    About two hours between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. By appointment only.

  • Fee :

    ¥2,500 (with coffee or tea)

  • Languages Supported :

    Japanese and English

  • Accepted Credit Cards :

    Visa/Mastercard/American Express/JCB/Diners Club

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