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Teshima on the Seto Inland Sea
An Extraordinary Experience Lapping up the Wonders of Nature
The largest inland sea in Japan, the Seto Inland Sea is home to some 700 islands of varying sizes. One of those called islands is Teshima, blessed with a mild climate and calm seas lapping its shores, and has long been home to a thriving agricultural and fishing industry. Teshima is brimming with spectacular nature—terraced rice fields cascade down gentle slopes overlooking the ocean, and seascapes stretch out past expansive tangerine orchards and olive groves.
Sustainability-conscious activities are also a core theme around the island. A range of interactive, experience-based content is available, giving tourists visiting the Seto Inland Sea the opportunity to discover all there is about the day-to-day lives and culture of those living on the islands in the area.
Sample of Custom Tour Itinerary for Exploring Teshima in Full
A custom-tailored guided tour is recommended for first-time visitors to Teshima, providing an extensive insight into the unique lifestyle, knowledge and technology of Teshima while also enjoying all the marvels of nature. Here is a sample itinerary encompassing unique draws like interactive agricultural experiences and cycling around on e-bikes.
■ 8:30: Cruise experience
Sit back and relax on a boat cruise around Teshima, witnessing the kaleidoscope of colors in the waters at different times of the day and seasons, while taking in gentle sea breezes.
■ 10:00: Farm tour
Since ancient times, the “three-dimensional agriculture” has flourished on Teshima, featuring an extensive combination of orchards, farms and fields being cultivated along the cascading slopes of the mountain. Step onto Mikogahama Farm and get a feel for the traditional farming techniques that have long been used on Teshima, where nature plays a crucial role for sustainability.
■ 11:30: Farm lunch
Savor a unique culinary experience with fresh local agricultural produce and seafood ingredients from Kamikogahama cooked in a century-old traditional clay oven, or a pizza oven constructed with Teshima’s earthen walls.
■ 14:00: Cycling, exploring the island
Rent an e-bike and discover the wonders abound on Teshima, absorbing the stunning nature-inspired art, and taking in the spectacular views of the island.
■ Other recommendations
HOBIE Experience
Hop onto a HOBIE pedal board and set out into the Seto Inland Sea, taking in the majestic scenes of islands spreading out before you. More than simply being used for marine activities, HOBIE is also being viewed as a means of ocean transportation.
Teshima, a Pioneering Region for Sustainable Initiatives
Teshima on the Seto Inland Sea is working to ensure the long-term sustainability of the island as a whole by arranging activities on the island geared toward a sustainable environment and economy. Efforts are being made to reinvigorate the traditional Japanese island lifestyle by cultivating terraced rice fields, becoming self-sufficient in organically produced vegetables and crops, and fishing. Environmentally friendly modes of transportation like e-bikes and HOBIE on the water are being utilized out as much as possible with the view to reaching carbon neutrality. The appeal of this tour is getting to experience first-hand some of these initiatives.
We explored a sample custom-tailored tour here that gives visitors the opportunity to experience sustainable lifestyles on the nature-rich island of Teshima. Why not get inspired by life and culture on a Japanese island with a customized tour just for you?
Information
Access to Seto Inland Sea and TeshimaThere are multiple ways of getting to Teshima, with the main method being taking a boat from Takamatsu Port in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, or alternatively from Uno Port in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture.
[Method 1] Approximately 35 minutes by boat from Takamatsu Port to Teshima (Ieura Port)
■ Tokyo to Takamatsu Port (via Takamatsu Airport)
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes by plane from Haneda Airport or Narita Airport to Takamatsu Airport, approximately 45 minutes by limousine bus from Takamatsu Airport to Takamatsu Station, approximately 5 minutes walk from Takamatsu Station to Takamatsu Port
■ Osaka to Takamatsu Port
Approximately 45 minutes by Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka Station to Okayama Station, approximately 1 hour by JR express train from Okayama Station to Takamatsu Station, approximately 5 minutes walk from Takamatsu Station to Takamatsu Port
[Method 2] 25 to 40 minutes by boat from Uno Port to Ieura Port on Teshima Island, or 40 to 60 minutes to Karato Port
■ Tokyo to Uno Port (via Okayama Airport)
Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by plane from Haneda Airport to Okayama Airport, approximately 30 minutes by limousine bus from Okayama Airport to Okayama Station, approximately 50 minutes by bus from Okayama Station to Uno Station, approximately 5 minutes walk from Uno Station to Uno Port
■ Osaka to Uno Port
Approximately 45 minutes by Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka Station to Okayama Station, approximately 50 minutes by bus from Okayama Station to Uno Station, approximately 5 minutes walk from Uno Station to Uno Port
*The above article is based on a coverage made in January 2025.
*Prices, business hours and other information in this article are subject to change.Please check the latest information on the official websites before your visit.
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THIS ARTICLE IS BASED ON INFORMATION FROM 01 28,2025 Author：DiGJAPAN! Editorial Team
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