Island in Kagawa, Japan
Can you drink tap water in Naoshima?
YesYes, drinkable
Can you drink the tap water in Naoshima?
Tap water is safe to drink. Safe to drink. The island sometimes has water-saving notices in dry summers.
Key facts
- In Naoshima: Safe to drink. The island sometimes has water-saving notices in dry summers.
- Across Japan: Safe to drink everywhere; restaurants serve free water or tea, and many stations and parks have fountains.
- Safely managed drinking water: 99% of people in Japan (2024, WHO/UNICEF JMP).
Tap water across Japan
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | Yes, drinkable |
| Kyoto | Yes, drinkable |
| Osaka | Yes, drinkable |
| Hiroshima | Yes, drinkable |
| Nara | Yes, drinkable |
| Sapporo | Yes, drinkable |
| Okinawa | Yes, drinkable |
| Hakone | Yes, drinkable |
| Fukuoka | Yes, drinkable |
| Kawaguchiko | Yes, drinkable |
| Niseko | Yes, drinkable |
| Yokohama | Yes, drinkable |
| Kanazawa | Yes, drinkable |
| Takayama | Yes, drinkable |
| Nagoya | Yes, drinkable |
| Nikko | Yes, drinkable |
| Kamakura | Yes, drinkable |
| Kobe | Yes, drinkable |
| Hakuba | Yes, drinkable |
| Ishigaki | Yes, drinkable |
| Nagasaki | Yes, drinkable |
| Shirakawa-go | Yes, drinkable |
| Miyakojima | Yes, drinkable |
| Hakodate | Yes, drinkable |
| Otaru | Yes, drinkable |
| Beppu | Yes, drinkable |
| Matsumoto | Yes, drinkable |
| Koyasan | Yes, drinkable |
| Furano | Yes, drinkable |
| Naoshima | Yes, drinkable |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Naoshima?
Tap water is safe to drink. Safe to drink. The island sometimes has water-saving notices in dry summers.
Can you drink tap water in Japan?
Safe to drink everywhere; restaurants serve free water or tea, and many stations and parks have fountains.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Naoshima Tourist Association
- Benesse Art Site Naoshima
- Kagawa Tourism
- Naoshima Tourist Association: access and ferry fares
- Benesse Art Site: medical facilities on Naoshima
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