Teshima

What it is

• An island in the Seto Inland Sea belonging to Tonosho Town in Kagawa Prefecture.
• A major venue for the recurring Setouchi Triennial international art festival.
• A center for strawberry, rice, lemon, and olive production with a long history of stone quarrying.
• Home to the Reidenzaki Shell Mound which dates back approximately 9,000 years.

What to see

• The Teshima Art Museum located in the Karato-oka district.
• Mount Danzan which stands 340 meters high at the center of the island.
• Karato no Shimizu, a natural spring used by the local residents.
• Terraced fields and orchards producing local lemons, olives, and strawberries.

When to go

• During the Setouchi Triennial art festival to see additional installations and events.

Getting there

• Access the island via ferries and high-speed boats from nearby ports.
• Travel around the island using the local shuttle bus system.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.