Visit the enchanting island of Naoshima as a daytrip from Takamatsu. With a private guide along for the journey, explore the island both on foot and on bicycle, stopping at a selection of art installations and museums. It’s the perfect art island adventure for active travelers who want the experience this unique location as a manageable full day trip.
Programme Details
Today’s daytrip begins at 8:00 at the Takamatsu port, where a local guide – who is a fellow art lover, of course! – will be waiting to board a ferry departing at 8:12.
Upon arrival at Naoshima Island, pick up electric bikes to reach the art sites scattered about the Mediterranean-like island.
Begin with an overview of Naoshima’s port area and learn how the district has been transformed by a number of interesting architectural projects. Get a deeper look inside the island’s art installations by visiting several of the House Projects, renovated homes with meaningful art interiors that act as tangible memories of the island’s past and present. The guide will suggest a route of approximately five of these sites, and work with guests to choose the most interesting locations based on their tastes.
After lunch at a local cafe, spend the afternoon visiting the sprawling Benesse Museum. This is one of Japan’s most important centers of contemporary art, and a lovely campus that is sure to delight visitors. Benesse Park rolls along the coast, where guests will find the famous seaside Yellow Pumpkin of Yayoi Kusama. (The Benesse area is only accessible by foot, bikes will be parked nearby)
Pick up the bikes again and cycle back to the port, where a departing ferry awaits.
Return to Takamatsu and part ways with the guide.
Inclusions:
🥘 Lunch
Notes:
- Not available on Mondays due to museum closures.
- Guests are suggested to arrive at Takamatsu Port 15 minutes before the tour begins as the ferry departs at 8:12
- Special requests for additional art sites is possible, but may require nonrefundable reservation fees.
- Ferry times subject to change. Guests will receive updated times as necessary before tour date.
- Tour may be canceled in the case of heavy rain or high seas.
- Please contact your Travel Consultant for availability. Please note that all of the services and tours have yet to be booked and that they are proposed for your reference only. We will start making reservations after we receive your confirmation.
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