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Naoshima Art Island Day Tour from Takamatsu

By MY Travel Consulting
Price is $2,374 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • 10h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Takamasu Port
    • 1 Sunport
    • 760-0019, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Takamasu Port
    • 1 Sunport
    • 760-0019, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan

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Naoshima Art Island Day Tour from Takamatsu
  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m
    10h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$2,344.00 x 1 Adult$2,344.00
Paid at activity$30.00
Total
Price is $2,374.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee for the museums in the itinerary
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Public transportation
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Ferry between Takamatsu and Naoshima
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private car
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch fee

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Takamasu Port
  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
Take the ferry from Takamatsu Port to Naoshima (Miyanoura Port)
Naoshima port terminal
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Chichu Art Museum
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Art House Project
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Ando Museum
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Naoshima port terminal
  • 50m
  • Admission ticket included
Board the ferry from Naoshima back to Takamatsu

Location

Activity location

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    Takamasu Port
    • 1 Sunport
    • 760-0019, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Takamasu Port
    • 1 Sunport
    • 760-0019, Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan

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