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Naoshima Art Island
A small island in the Seto Inland Sea transformed into an extraordinary open-air art museum with works by world-renowned artists.
16 km · about 20 min drive
Kagawa, Japan · Asia
Tonoshō is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Horikoshi, 58km from Chichibugahama Beach.
Tonoshō is a town located in Kagawa, Japan. With a population of 12,915, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Tonoshō sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tonoshō to your route.
Tonoshō (土庄町, Tonoshō-chō) is a town and port in Shōzu District, Kagawa, Japan, with a population of 12,915. The town lies on the west coast of the island of Shōdoshima—the second-largest island in the Seto Inland Sea—and it is the main passenger access for the island. First settled around the 8th century, the townRead more
center grew into a complex maze of streets during the war-torn Muromachi period (1336–1573) to inhibit enemy forces. The town was officially incorporated in 1898, and today sesame oil, olives, sōmen noodles, fishing and tourism are important industries.
The town's jurisdiction totals 74.38 km2, covering historic Tonoshō and smaller settlements on western Shōdoshima, as well as Teshima, Odeshima, and other nearby islands.
The town is known as the setting of the manga and anime Teasing Master Takagi-san and is the creator's hometown. Tonoshō also participates in the regional Setouchi Triennale art festival, and several art installations are found in the area.
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Tonoshō is located in Kagawa, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.4805 latitude, 134.1702 longitude.
Tonoshō has a population of approximately 12,915 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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