Setouchi Triennale Autumn Limited Islands

On the second day of the autumn exhibition period, start a one-day three-island hopping trip from Marugame: Marugame ~ Honjima ~ Takamijima ~ Kurishima ~ Suda Port.
Compared to the popular Naoshima and Teshima, the autumn limited islands have far fewer visitors.
No need to line up at the port long in advance to board the ferry, making the overall experience more comfortable.
When arriving at Honjima, it happened to be the opening ceremony? Many island residents welcomed everyone at the port and thoughtfully gave out souvenirs.
Honjima: The visit takes about 3.5-4 hours. It’s a 15-20 minute walk from Honjima Port to Kasajima settlement, and it’s totally fine to walk without taking the bus.
Takamijima: The visit takes about 2 hours. The island is small, and the exhibition areas are all along one route, featuring all kinds of chairs.
But endless stairs... Along the way, wooden sticks are thoughtfully provided for everyone to use as hiking poles.
It can be called the Island of Chairs and Stairs ().
Kurishima: The visit takes about 2 hours. The exhibits are also very concentrated, and the overall feeling is full of various fun elements. After viewing the exhibits, wandering around you’ll find many interesting decorations.
Food: It’s recommended to have lunch on Honjima, where there are some shops near the port.
You can also choose the No. 22 exhibition restaurant on Takamijima, which serves curry made from invasive species on the island~
🚢 Transport: There are ferries between Honjima, Takamijima, and Kurishima, so you can plan according to the timetable.
During the art festival, after arriving at Suda Port from Kurishima, there is a free shuttle bus to JR Utazu Station, from where you can go to Marugame or Takamatsu. There are signs after disembarking.
You can also walk a few minutes to take a paid bus (searchable on Google Maps).
🚞 If you only visit the autumn limited islands, stay near Marugame Station; it’s a 7-10 minute walk to Marugame Port.
If staying in Takamatsu, take the Yosan Line for a half-hour direct trip to Marugame Station.

Post by Seraphinanuqi | Oct 26, 2025