Here's how to search for transfers between Naoshima's town bus and Benesse shuttle bus on Google Maps: 1. **Open Google Maps:** Go to [maps.google.com](https://maps.google.com) or open the Google Maps app. 2. **Enter your starting point:** * If you're starting from your current location, click the "Directions" icon (it looks like a diamond with an arrow) and then click "Your location." * If you know your starting point, type it into the "Choose starting point" or "Search here" box. 3. **Enter your destination:** Type "Benesse House Museum" (or another Benesse facility like Chichu Art Museum or Lee Ufan Museum) into the "Choose destination" or "Search here" box. 4. **Select "Public transport":** After entering your start and end points, look for the icons representing different modes of transport. Click/tap on the "Public transport" icon (it usually looks like a train). 5. **Look for transfer information:** Google Maps will show you various public transport routes. Pay attention to the results that involve: * **Naoshima Town Bus (or similar wording):** This will be your initial bus ride on the island. * **Benesse House (or Benesse Line):** This is the shuttle bus service provided by Benesse Art Site. Google Maps should indicate if a transfer is required at a specific bus stop. It will usually show the bus numbers or route names for each leg of the journey. **Tips for searching:** * **Be Specific:** If you know the name of the town bus stop you want to depart from, include it in your starting point. * **Combine Searches (if needed):** If the direct search doesn't yield clear results, you might try searching for "Naoshima Town Bus" first to see its routes, and then search for directions to your Benesse destination separately to see if it aligns. * **Check Official Websites:** For the most up-to-date schedules and information, especially regarding the Benesse shuttle bus, it's always a good idea to check the official Benesse Art Site or Naoshima Town websites. Google Maps information can sometimes be a bit out of date.
2025/05/02
We have started providing transportation data for Naoshima Town Buses and Benesse Shuttle Buses to the route search engine “Google Maps”. From now on, you can search for bus routes on Google Maps, so please use it.
