Exploring the Art Islands of Naoshima & Teshima Through Film Photography

In May 2025, we had the chance to visit the art islands in Japan during the Setouchi Triennale, a contemporary art festival held every three years across various islands in the Seto Inland Sea. The main islands we explored were Naoshima and Teshima, both home to fascinating museums. We started our journey at Uno Port, where ferries are available to both islands. We spent one day on each island, but if you have more time, we recommend dedicating two days to Naoshima and one day to Teshima. Naoshima has an abundance of intriguing art installations that are impossible to fully appreciate in just one day. For museum visits, it’s best to book tickets in advance from your home country. As for outdoor art installations, you can simply walk around and enjoy them. 📷