Getting to Naoshima: the best flight routes and transport connections from Europe and Japan.
The closest airports are Takamatsu (TKS) and Okayama (OKJ). From Tokyo: 1h15. Both airports are then 1h from the ferry terminals.
Take the Shinkansen to Okayama or Takamatsu, then a bus or train to the ferry port. Takamatsu ferry (1h) is often the most convenient.
Regular ferries from Uno Port (Okayama Prefecture) take just 20 minutes. Uno is accessible by train from Okayama in 1h.
High-speed ferry from Takamatsu takes 60 minutes and runs several times daily. Most popular option for visitors from western Japan.
💡 Practical Info : Naoshima is a day trip from Takamatsu or Okayama. Plan to catch the last afternoon ferry back if not staying overnight.