The Ferry to Naoshima

Sail from the mainland to the art island

Peter Sidell May 09, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Farewell mainland! We're on our way.</p>

<p>On the way to Naoshima we pass scores of forested islets</p>

<p>There are plenty of other boats flitting around between the islands and the mainland</p>

<p>There are benches on deck so you can sit and enjoy the view</p>

<p>Some of the islands are bigger than others, and have inviting-looking beaches</p>

<p>Some islets are forested, some more rugged</p>

<p>Looking back towards the mainland as we arrive at Miyanoura on Naoshima</p>

<p>The art begins at Miyanoura port with this big red Yayoi Kusama pumpkin</p>

If you're traveling to Naoshima from mainland Honshu, you'll need to take the ferry from Uno, about an hour on the train from Okayama. The ferry leaves roughly once an hour, takes twenty minutes to reach Miyanoura port, and costs ¥290 one way. It's a memorably scenic journey, as you'll pass scores of islands, large and small, forested and rocky, so you can just sit and enjoy the view as you go.

Peter Sidell @peter.sidell

I came to Japan from Manchester, England in 2003, and have travelled a lot since then, around Japan and in Asia. When I'm not working, I write satire and perform stand-up comedy in and around Tokyo. Check YouTube for a taste.