Why is this tour only for Japan Rail Pass holders?

Train tickets are not part of the price. You ride the Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Okayama and the local trains on your own Japan Rail Pass, while the ferry between Uno Port and Miyaura Port and admission to two museums are already covered.

Should I pick the bicycle plan or the charter car plan?

The bicycle plan has you riding power-assisted electric bikes between the art sites, so pick it only if everyone in your group is comfortable cycling. The charter car plan is the option for guests who prefer not to ride. Both are offered with an English-speaking or a Spanish-speaking guide.

Is the Chichu Art Museum included?

No. Chichu Art Museum is an optional stop, and its admission is not included. Tickets can be reserved on request for an additional fee. Admission to the Benesse House Museum and the Lee Ufan Museum is included.

What happens to the bicycles at the end of the island visit?

On the bicycle plan, you return your bike at Ougiya, then explore Naoshima Bath and the Red Pumpkin sculpture on foot before the ferry back to the mainland.

Naoshima

Naoshima Island 1-Day Tour for JR Pass Holders

English, Spanish

12 hours

Ride the Shinkansen from Osaka on your Japan Rail Pass and cross the Seto Inland Sea to Naoshima, the island known for contemporary art. Your private guide leads you to the Benesse House Museum and the Lee Ufan Museum by electric bicycle or charter car, with the ferry and both admissions included.