Explore the History and Nature of Teshima on a 1-Day Private Island Tour

【STORY】During your experience, you will develop a greater appreciation of the art that has arisen on the island through your interaction with the locals and the history. Teshima is blessed with gorgeous scenery and has become famous for art, but do you know the events that largely shaped its history? Years ago, industrial waste was illegally dumped on Teshima, and now to remove that garbage and restore the land, the world's largest restoration effort is underway. Learn more about the history of the restoration of the now beautiful Teshima with Emi, a local guide. On this tour, you will hear stories from and communicate with local producers, cafeteria workers, and farmers as well.

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During your experience, you will develop a greater appreciation of the art that has arisen on the island through your interaction with the locals and the history. [br]

Teshima is blessed with gorgeous scenery and has become famous for art, but do you know the events that largely shaped its history? [br]

Years ago, industrial waste was illegally dumped on Teshima, and now to remove that garbage and restore the land, the world's largest restoration effort is underway. Learn more about the history of the restoration of the now beautiful Teshima with Emi, a local guide. On this tour, you will hear stories from and communicate with local producers, cafeteria workers, and farmers as well.

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[title]HIGHLIGHTS[/title]

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・Enjoy learning about the local history and story of Teshima with a local guide.  [br]
・Travel around the beautiful island on a bicycle. [br]
・Visit the most popular area on the island. Walk around the rice terraces and appreciate the art facilities upon request.  [br]

・Enjoy the delicious island lunch using the local ingredients. [br]

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Teshima is well known for art, but do you know the events that changed the history of the island? There was illegal dumping of industrial waste in Teshima. Now, the world's largest restoration project is underway to remove the waste and restore the island to how it used to be. The island, which was once severely damaged by environmental hazards, has now become the place where you can enjoy abundant nature through art while learning about its environmental issues. Experience the story of Teshima while cycling around with Emi, a guide from Kagawa.  [br]

The tour visits the following spots: [br]

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[start]11:00[/start]

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[Spring Water at Karaotoka district] [br]

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This is a spiritual spring related to Kobo Daishi (a famous Japanese monk in the 8th century). A long time ago, when Kobo Daishi dug the ground to quench his thirst, water was said to spring up. Even now, pure water springs up all year round, and it is a popular gathering place among the locals.[br]

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[start]12:00[/start]

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[Shima Kitchen] [br]

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Created for the Art Setouchi Triennale in 2010, this once vacant home was renovated and opened. [br]
Enjoy a lunch made from local ingredients brought to culinary life by mothers living on Teshima. [br]
When Shima Kitchen is closed, lunch will be had at Shokudou 101 nearby.[br]

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[start]13:00[/start]

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[Teshima Art Museum] [br]

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This is the most popular art museum on Teshima. [br]

This is not apart of the tour, but you can visit during free time on the tour. [br]

You can also explore the terraced rice fields.[br]

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[start]15:00[/start]

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[Teshima Salt Farm] [br]

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Having come to Teshima as husband and wife, the couple began making salt, using only the power of nature with seawater.[br]
Come to understand their vision, and enjoy the taste of these sea crystals created by the sun and wind.[br]

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[title]THINGS TO NOTE[/title]

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【Time】[br]

6 hours[br]
* Depends on the boarding location for the Teshima-bound ferry.[br]
* Please arrive by 10:30 at Ieura Port on Teshima.[br]

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【Meeting point】[br]

Teshima Koryu Center (Ieura Port) / 3841-21, Teshima Ieura, Tonoshocho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa-ken  761-4661[br]

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【Access】[br]

From Okayama area to Ieura Port[br]
Okayama Station ー Uno Station: 50 minutes by bus[br]
Uno Port ー Ieura Port: 25 minutes by ferry[br]
(There is the ferry service arriving at 9:05 at Ieura Port.)[br][br]
From Shodoshima Island [br]
Tonosho Port ー Ieura Port: 50 minutes by ferry[br]
(There is the ferry service arriving at 9:30 at Ieura Port.)[br][br]
From Takamatsu[br]
Takamatsu Port ー Ieura Port: 35 minutes by ferry[br]
  (The schedule varies depending on season and day of the week.)[br][br]
From Naoshima/Miyaura Port[br]
Miyaura Port ー Ieura Port: 22 minutes by ferry[br]
(There is the ferry arriving at 9:42 at Ieura Port.)[br]

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【Language support】[br]

Japanese, English (guide, written explanation)[br]

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【Included】[br]

A return ferry fare to/from Teshima, a rental bicycle, lunch, and the guide fee[br]

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【Excluded】[br]
Museum entrance fees, additional meals[br]

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【Free Wi-Fi】[br]

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【Toilet】[br]

〇 (Western-style)  [br]

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【Other things to note】[br]

・ Because a bicycle is used, the tour will be canceled in rainy or stormy weather. In the case of a cancellation, the decision will be made by 12 p.m. on the day before. In that case, you will be notified, and a full refund will be made.[br]
・ If the ferry is canceled due to dense fog, strong winds, and high waves, even in fine weather, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be made even on the day.[br]
・ In case of cancellation due to the customer's reasons, a refund will be made according to the regular cancellation policy.[br]
・ If you have allergies or food restrictions, please contact us in advance.[br]
・ As traveling by bicycle is included, please wear comfortable clothes and shoes.[br]

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【HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES】[br]

・Face masks required for travelers in public areas[br]
・Face masks required for guides in public areas[br]
・Face masks provided for travelers as needed[br]
・Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff[br]
・Social distancing enforced throughout the experience[br]
・Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas[br]
・Gear/equipment sanitized between uses[br]
・Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized[br]
・Guides required to regularly wash hands[br]
・Regular temperature checks for staff[br]
・Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival[br]
・Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons[br]

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[title]CANCELLATION POLICY[/title]

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7 to 4 days before the tour date 40% of the tour price[br]
3 to 2 days before the tour date 60% of the tour price[br]
The day before the tour date, on the day of the tour 100% of the tour price[br]
※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation.[br]

※The cancellation fee includes handling charges.[br]

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