Naoshima Private Custom Tour with Local Guide
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour explores Naoshima's celebrated contemporary art destinations with an English-speaking guide, available by public transport or private vehicle, meeting at Miyanoura Port. Begin at Chichu Art Museum, Tadao Ando's underground landmark housing works by Claude Monet and James Turrell. Continue to Benesse House Museum, displaying art inside the gallery and across the surrounding forest, then explore the Art House Project in Honmura where traditional houses are transformed into art installations Finish near Miyanoura Port for photos with Yayoi Kusama's iconic Red Pumpkin. All four core stops sit within 5km of each other so the public-transport plan covers this same route. The private-vehicle plan covers the same four sights and adds the Lee Ufan Museum, near Chichu Art Museum—another Tadao Ando design devoted to Lee Ufan's stone, iron, and concrete installations. This private-vehicle option is available as a paid upgrade, and the itinerary can be adjusted within the allotted time.
Inclusions
What's included
- English-speaking guide
What's not
- Transportation fees
- Private vehicle
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Guide's necessary expenses during the tour
Itinerary
An architectural masterpiece by Tadao Ando, built entirely underground to preserve the landscape. It houses works by Claude Monet and James Turrell, illuminated by ever-changing natural light.
A unique facility integrating a museum with a hotel. Art is displayed both inside the gallery and across the surrounding seashore and forest, blurring the boundary between nature and art.
Located in the Honmura district, this project transforms abandoned traditional houses into contemporary art installations, breathing new life into the historic neighborhood.
Located at Miyanoura Port, this iconic sculpture by Yayoi Kusama features its signature polka dots and hollow interior. It’s the perfect spot for final photos before departing the island.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Travel Japan Together Tokyo
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please purchase tickets in advance for the museum you wish to visit.
How it compares in Japan, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 64% above the median of the 1684 experiences we list in Japan, outside the cities.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 47 of 1684.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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