A visit to Naoshima in Kagawa Prefecture wouldn’t be complete without a day or two at Benesse Art Site Naoshima. This contemporary art and architecture facility blends together with the pristine nature of the Seto Inland Sea to create a place for guests to stay overnight. Conceptualized in 1985, Benesse Art Site Naoshima opened its doors in 1992. Since that time there have been numerous projects toward bettering the art site as well as local communities.
This modern art museum is also the site of a resort hotel; every building in the complex has its own distinct artwork and guest rooms, creating a unique experience every time you visit. Guests staying overnight can enjoy 24-hour access to the art museum that overlooks the sea. There are also several pieces of artwork outside on the grounds and beaches around the complex. Visiting them all is a treat for the senses—especially popular is the iconic pumpkin sitting on the pier between sky and sea horizon.
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Take the ferry from Miyanoura Ferry Terminal for Honmura; from there board the bus for Tsutsujiso bus stop and take the shuttle for Benesse Art Site Naoshima.
Are you short on time, but staying near Uno Port or Okayama, and you want to visit one of the art islands? Are you unsure of the next time you'll be in Japan, and want to visit either Naoshima, or Teshima, or Shodoshima, etc., I can assure you that if you'd be willing to choose one island out of the many choices, you will be able to complete a brief tour of the island in about half a day!
Naoshima island in Japan's Kagawa prefecture is known for its art museums, but the island also has plenty of outdoor art, including a stone garden and Yayoi Kusama's colourful pumpkins
In Japan's inland sea, Naoshima is a small island that's home to striking modern art museums, designed to blend in with the beautiful natural scenery
Two islands sit beside each other in the narrow Seto Inland Sea. Located between Okayama and Takamatsu prefectures, these two islands are famous for their art museums and art installations.
Naoshima, in Japan's Inland Sea, anchors an ambitious work by leading artists and architects from around the world to stimulate and revive an ancient community.
Also known as Umi no hoshi Etolie de Mer, a name that is well suited to its position, with the view from the table distilling the best of its vantage point in the middle of the bay.
Benesse House Naoshima was opened with the concept of "symbiosis of nature, architecture and art". This boutique hotel redefines luxury to a simple zen like state, and guests are welcome to interact with the art long after the doors are closed.
While visiting Japan's art island, Naoshima, find lodging that brings you to the sandy beaches. Tsutsujiso Lodge has accommodations in beachfront cottages, camping trailers, and traditional Mongolian yurts. Accessible to all parts of the island by bus.
Budget Accommodation Option on Naoshima Island - Domi Kowloon Hostel
On Japan's art island of Naoshima, Yado 7 Beach is a friendly, comfortable and inexpensive guesthouse, convenient for ferries and transportation around the island.
In many ways it was the unexpected that took me by surprise at Naoshima. Expecting to find nothing at Lee Ufan museum, but it was the something as well as the nothing that made me reflect about creating moments in time.
More like a grandmother’s house than a commercial café, it is a potpourri of different tables and chairs, of Russian dolls and a quiet but friendly terrier sleeping on one of the side chairs. I stepped in one spring morning in May, with the flower boxes filled with flowers in full bloom, in all different shades of pink and cream, set against the rich green shrubbery. The yellow awning and the quaint sign made it look a bit like a slice of Provence, despite the ordinariness o f the box like building that it is situated in.
On the 'art island' of Naoshima in Japan's Kagawa prefecture, the Lee Ufan Museum showcases this Korean artist, whose simple yet striking works create a feeling of calm and relaxation.
The museum’s namesake is the amalgamation of two Japanese words, “earth” and “middle”, with the majority of the exhibits displayed under the earth.
Naoshima is not only famous for its art, but also for its local delicacies. The island is known for salt harvesting, and so you can find multiple stores selling packaged salt collected from Naoshima locally. The brand sold at the port is called Solashio. To market its salt products, Naoshima also has a famous "Shio," or salt, cider. The soda tastes faintly of Ramune and Sprite, with a lick of salt.