Teshima Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Seto Inland Sea, Japan
About Teshima
LikeNaoshimaandInujima, Teshima is famous for its contemporary art exhibits. Teshima has an area of approximately 14.5 km² and a population of approximately 1,000 people. There is a circular road that connects 3 fishing villages on the island. A mountain is in the middle of the island. Teshima has been inhabited for 14,000 years. The island was the subject of a scandal in which 600,000 tons of toxic waste were illegally dumped on the island. In 2000, after a 25-year legal battle, the waste was transported toNaoshimafor processing. The local tourist association has abilingual guide site.
Top Attractions in Teshima
Explore the best things to see and do in Teshima:
- ★Les Archives du Coeur (Heart Archives)
- ★Teshima Art Museum
- ★The Setouchi Triennale aka Setouchi International Art Festival
Teshima Travel Guide Sections
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