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Naoshima Art Island Day Tour from Takamatsu
Takamatsu
About
Escape the city and discover the creative oasis of Naoshima, Japan’s internationally renowned “Art Island.” Your guide will escort you on a scenic journey across the Seto Inland Sea to a place where nature, architecture, and contemporary art seamlessly blend. Visit Yayoi Kusama’s famous pumpkins, the immersive underground Chichu Art Museum, Benesse House Museum, and the unique Art House Project scattered through a quiet village. This tour is perfect for art lovers and culture seekers looking for a one-of-a-kind experience in Japan.
Highlights
10 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
10 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee for the museums in the itinerary
English speaking guide
Ferry between Takamatsu and Naoshima
Public transportation
Private car
Lunch fee
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Escape the city and discover the creative oasis of Naoshima, Japan’s internationally renowned “Art Island.” Your guide will escort you on a scenic journey across the Seto Inland Sea to a place where nature, architecture, and contemporary art seamlessly blend. Visit Yayoi Kusama’s famous pumpkins, the immersive underground Chichu Art Museum, Benesse House Museum, and the unique Art House Project scattered through a quiet village. This tour is perfect for art lovers and culture seekers looking for a one-of-a-kind experience in Japan.
Highlights
10 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
10 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee for the museums in the itinerary
English speaking guide
Ferry between Takamatsu and Naoshima
Public transportation
Private car
Lunch fee
Itinerary
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Takamasu Port
Take the ferry from Takamatsu Port to Naoshima (Miyanoura Port)
50 minutes
2
Naoshima port terminal
Red Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama – An iconic sculpture near the port that offers a perfect photo spot and a playful introduction to the island’s art culture.
20 minutes
3
Chichu Art Museum
Designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, Chichu Art Museum is built almost entirely underground to harmonize with the surrounding nature. Inside, you’ll encounter works by Claude Monet, James Turrell, and Walter De Maria in breathtaking spaces filled with natural light. A contemplative, immersive experience that merges art, architecture, and environment.
1 hour
4
Art House Project
In the quiet village of Honmura, traditional Japanese houses have been transformed into permanent art installations by artists from around the world. Visit highlights like Minamidera, a collaboration between James Turrell and Tadao Ando, and Haisha, a colorfully chaotic ex-dentist’s home turned art piece. Each house tells a unique story, blending Naoshima’s history with avant-garde creativity.
1 hour and 30 minutes
5
Ando Museum
This small but powerful museum is set inside a restored 100-year-old Japanese house. It showcases Tadao Ando’s philosophy and work through models, sketches, and an atmospheric blend of traditional wood and modern concrete. A must-visit for architecture lovers and fans of quiet spaces with depth.
