Travel Plan – Naoshima <Kagawa>

Naoshima…Artistic Island

　Naoshima Island in Kagawa Prefecture is an island of art and the site of the Setouchi International Art Festival. The island’s landscapes are based on things we have seen and heard about before, such as Yayoi Kusama’s pumpkins and Tadao Ando’s Chichu Art Museum. Although often introduced in photographs and videos, you can only understand the interest of the island by visiting and experiencing it. I am not sure if this is an appropriate expression, but I felt as if adults who used to make fun of Disneyland were surprised by the fun they had when they went there. I would recommend a cooler season because you will spend a lot of time walking outside.

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May 2024

DAY1 Go to Naoshima

　Naoshima can be reached by boat (Shikoku Kisen) from either Takamatsu (Takamatsu Port) or Okayama (Uno Port). Takamatsu Port is close to the city, but Uno is far from Okayama Station. Naoshima has Honmura Port and Miyaura Port, but Miyaura Port is by far the most frequent port where you will be welcomed by pumpkins. Getting around the island is inconvenient. Travel with time and a clear mind!

　　=(Assuming you arrive at Miyaura Port) Buy something to eat at the store at Sea Station Naoshima. =
　　　On Naoshima, places to buy food and eat are limited.

　　＝Check in to Benesse House Oval＝
　　　The rooms, reached by a private monorail ride from the museum, offer a spectacular view of the Seto Inland Sea. Suites are recommended.

　　＝Benesse house museum＝
　　　Benesse House Museum is an art museum and hotel in one. Free of charge for hotel guests.

　　＝Seaside Gallery, Lee Ufan Museum＝
　　　Go outside to experience the works of art scattered around the museum, and then went to the Lee Ufan Museum.
　　　Outside, there is tension in the harmony of Lee Ufan’s works and Tadao Ando’s architecture, and once inside, you can feel the oriental air.
　There is a slope, so wear comfortable shoes.

　　＝Rest in your room and change your clothes before dinner＝

• Dinner : French dinner at Terrace Restaurant
  
  ＝Relax in your room after dinner＝

DAY2 Fullness of Naoshima

• Breakfast : Washoku at Restaurant Issen in the Benesse museum
  
  #Benesse house presents several tours but announced only in Japanese#
  
  ＝Art House Project＝
  
• lunch : at one of small restaurant along walking street
  
  ＝Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Corridors＝
  　Have a macha tea and sweet at lounge
  　
  ＝Chichu Art Museum＝
  　Speaking of Naoshima, this is the place to go. It is a representative example of Ando’s architecture, and is introduced as frequently as Kabocha.
  Monet’s Water Lilies, Walter De Maria’s Time/Timeless/No Time, James Turrell’s Afram and Pale Blue, etc.
  
• Dinner : Washoku at Restaurant Issen in the Benesse museum
  
  ＝Open Sky Night Program＝
  　This program will be held at the Chichu Art Museum at sunset.

+α If you have spare day!

• Go to Teshima and/or Inujima, near islands from Naoshima. There are several view spots to visit.

DAY3 Go home

• Breakfast : Late breakfast at terrace restaurant
  
  ＝Visit outdoor exhibits near the park building＝
  ＝Visit Benesse House Museum again and check out＝
  
  ＝Go home＝

OTHERs

HOTELs & RYOKANs

• Another building of Benesse House
  Museum : Stay inside museum
• Park/Beach : Nearest building to the sea
• Naoshima Ryokan : With an open-air bath for fully enjoy Japan

FOODs　

• Kinosaki Udon　Naoshima is close to Okayama on the map, but it is in Kagawa Prefecture. Try Kagawa specialty, udon.

TOURs　

• Two Day | Suggested Itinerary for Touring Naoshima, Teshima and Inujima

BOOKs　

• coming soon

SOUVENIRs　

• Yayoi Kusama Naoshima pumpkin object
• Benesse House Organic Original olive oil　

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