Honjima Island 本島

Sailors' Island in the Seto Sea

Honjima is one of the largest islands in the Shiwaku archipelago, and also one of the most popular. This history-rich island participates in the Setouchi Triennale, the contemporary art festival held in the Seto Inland Sea .


Address, timetable & access

  • Address

  • Timetable

    Ferry from Marugame on Shikoku, between 20 and 35 min journey, 550 yen one way ($6.50/6€). Ferry from Kojima on Honshu, 30 min journey, 640 yen one way ($7.25/6.75€). Setouchi, from September 28 to November 4, the ferry departs from Takamijima every 1 to 2 hrs. 25 min journey for 1,000 yen one way ($11.25/10.50€).

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