Itinerary
Art Islands of the Seto Inland Sea
6 days · 15 stops · ¥120,000–¥180,000
Tue, May 11 – Sun, May 16
Six days weaving through Naoshima, Teshima, Inujima, and the quiet corners of Shodoshima — contemporary art tucked into fishing villages, olive groves, and restored copper refineries, all connected by ferry.
Days
Shodoshima Olive Park
Kagawa
Schedule
Day 01 of 06Land at TAK · Tue, May 11 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Shodoshima · 2 nights
Tue, May 11 → Thu, May 13 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
小豆島オリーブ公園
Stay ~1h 30m
No rail access — ferry from Takamatsu Port to Shodoshima (~60 min), then local Olive Bus to the park
Stroll through olive groves and pose beside the Greek windmill — the views across the Seto Inland Sea are a gentle welcome to island time.
~24 min by taxi or local bus (on Shodoshima)
15:54
EXPLORE
香川県立小豆島美術館
Stay ~1h 15m
A compact collection of contemporary works inspired by the island's light and landscape, housed in a building that frames the sea like a painting.
Getting around
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
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Ferry required
At least one destination is accessible only by ferry. Book in advance — island ferries sell out weeks ahead in peak season (Apr–May, Jul–Aug).
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥15,000–¥28,500 / person / day
¥90,000–¥170,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 14 travel legs and 5 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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