Experience the beauty of Naoshima Island on this 2-day tour from Uno or Takamatsu. Explore world-class art, stunning architecture, and serene landscapes by e-bike or bus. Visit iconic museums, outdoor installations, and charming villages, with accommodations and breakfast included for a relaxing and enriching trip.
Bottled water
Admission fees to main attractions
English-speaking guide
Ferry tickets
Power-assisted bicycle (e-bike)
One-night stay at a hotel on Naoshima
Breakfast on the second day
What's not included
Lunch and dinner
Entrance ticket for Chichu Art Museum
Entrance ticket for Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Corridors
Meet directly at one of these locations to join the tour
Meet up. After meeting your guide, board a ferry to Naoshima Island, reaching Miyaura Port by approximately 11:20 AM, ready to start your exploration.
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Begin with a visit to the island’s iconic Red Pumpkin and Naoshima Pavilion, exploring these artworks on foot for about 30 minutes.
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Rent a power-assisted bicycle at Ougiya for easy island exploration. If you cannot ride a bicycle, you can use the local bus instead. Lunch is not included, so you’ll have time to enjoy a meal of your choice.
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Naoshima, Kagawa
Spend the afternoon visiting highlights like the Art House Project, including sites such as Haisha, Kadoya, Ishibashi, and more. Admission to the Ando Museum is also included. These sites close at 4:30 PM, so you’ll wrap up your visits by then.
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Around 5:00 PM, check in to your chosen accommodation. You can select either Wright Style, a modern hotel, or TSUMUYA, a traditional Japanese house in a quiet fishing village.
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After breakfast, meet your guide at the hotel lobby at 9:30 AM. Start with a visit to the Benesse House Museum, spending an hour exploring its exhibits. Continue to the Valley Gallery, where you’ll see works like Yayoi Kusama’s Narcissus Garden and Tsuyoshi Ozawa’s Slag Buddha 88.
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Naoshima, Kagawa
Enjoy a peaceful walk through the Benesse Outdoor Art Area, taking in its stunning sculptures and installations.
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Naoshima, Kagawa
Visit the Lee Ufan Museum in the early afternoon. Optional visits to the Chichu Art Museum or Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery can also be arranged if tickets are pre-booked.
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Return your bicycle to Ougiya by 4:00 PM. Before leaving the island, take a quick look at the Naoshima Bath “I♥︎湯” from the outside.
Frequently asked questions
The tour starts at JR Uno Station in Okayama or JR Takamatsu Station. Your guide will meet you at the designated pick-up points. Exact meeting details, including the time and location, will be shared in your e-voucher.
Breakfast on the second day is included. Lunch and dinner are not provided, so you’ll have the freedom to explore local restaurants or enjoy your own food at your convenience.
You can choose between two options: Hotel Wright Style, a modern hotel inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, or TSUMUYA, a traditional Japanese-style house located in a quiet fishing village.
Yes, the tour is flexible. If you’d like to adjust the schedule or visit different spots, let your guide know in advance or on the day of the tour. Additional ticket or transportation costs for new locations must be covered by you.
If you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time, the tour will proceed without you, and refunds will not be provided. Please plan to arrive promptly at the designated pick-up time.
