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    • “Red Pumpkin” Yayoi Kusama,2006 Naoshima Miyanoura Port Square * No Reproduction

    Explore the art island of Naoshima with this hassle-free, luxury day tour accompanied by an English-speaking attendant.
    In a single day, you will have the opportunity to explore Naoshima’s premier highlights, including the Benesse House Museum, the Naoshima New Museum of Art, and the iconic Red Pumpkin, without worrying about a single logistical detail. The tour price includes all transport, museum entrance fees and full English support from our attendant throughout the trip. Sit back and relax in our luxury vehicle as we escort you between attractions across the island.

    • Complimentary alcoholic and soft drinks on board of our luxury bus
    • Entrance fees for Naoshima museums included
    • Return Shinkansen (bullet train) tickets between Kyoto and Himeji
    • Return luxury bus transport between Himeji and Naoshima

Activity location

  • Naoshima New Museum of Art
    • 761-3110, Naoshima, Kagawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 姫路駅南貸切バス乗降場
    • Minamiekimaecho
    • 670-0962, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English-speaking service attendant
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    USB plugs on board
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    WiFi on board
  • Inclusions
    Naoshima New Museum of Art and Benesse House Museum entrance fees
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    Selection of complimentary sake, alcoholic and soft drinks on board
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    Amenities
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    Bathroom on board
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    Shinkansen (bullet train) ticket : Kyoto→ Himeji and back
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • If the Naoshima New Museum is closed, we will visit the Art House Project instead. In that case, the attendant will purchase the tickets on the day of the tour. You may visit the art houses of your choice, except for 'Minamidera' and 'Kinza,' which require advanced reservations.
    • For guests departing from Kyoto: We will be taking the 8:01 AM Shinkansen to Himeji. As the meeting point is a short walk from the platform, please ensure you arrive by 7:40 AM at the meeting point.
    • Please arrive 20 minutes before departure (the meeting time is at 7:40 in Kyoto and at 9:05 in Himeji)
    • As ferry boarding cannot be reserved, if the bus is unable to board due to high traffic, we will proceed to board on foot. We will then use local transport for the tour on Naoshima.
    • If you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour midway.
    • If you decide to leave the tour midway, we will not be able to give you the return Shinkansen (bullet train) ticket
    • We suggest buying lunch beforehand or at a service area to maximise sightseeing time (you can eat it inside the bus)
    • We only serve alcoholic drinks for travellers 20 years old and above. Minor travellers below 20 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
    • Visiting times at museums may be subject to slight shortening depending on traffic conditions
    • Not recommended for travellers with mobility issues.

Activity itinerary

Uno Port (Pass by)

We will pass by Uno Port. If we have time, you'll be able to explore the area a bit before boarding the ferry.

Naoshima New Museum of Art

  • 1h 20m
  • Admission ticket included
After arriving at Uno Port, the bus will board the ferry to Naoshima and take you directly to the bus parking area near the Naoshima New Museum of Art, located in the Honmura district. Here, you will have around 90 minutes to explore the museum on your own. The Naoshima New Museum of Art is a newly opened space designed by Tadao Ando, the world-renowned architect who helped reshape the island by building many iconic structures, such as the Benesse House Museum. The museum features special exhibitions with a primary focus on contemporary artists from across Asia and Japan. Take your time to explore the architecture and artworks at your own pace. *since the Naoshima New Museum of Art will be closed from May 11th to June 6th, in those dates we will visit the Art House Project instead.

Art House Project

  • 1h 20m
  • Admission ticket included
*ONLY WHEN THE NAOSHIMA NEW MUSEUM OF ART IS CLOSED. If the Naoshima New Museum is closed, we will visit the Art House Project instead. In that case, the attendant will purchase the tickets on the day of the tour. You may visit the art houses of your choice, except for 'Minamidera' and 'Kinza,' which require advanced reservations.

Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama (Pass by)

We will pass by the iconic Yayoi Kusama's "Yellow Pumpkin".

Benesse House Museum

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Benesse House, one of Naoshima Island’s most iconic architectural landmarks. Designed by Tadao Ando in 1992, Benesse House serves as both a hotel and a museum, hosting various artworks and exhibitions. The building itself is a masterpiece, featuring large open spaces that seamlessly connect the structure with the surrounding nature. Its position on high ground overlooks the picturesque scenery of the Seto Inland Sea. Artworks are found not only within the galleries but throughout the entire building, as well as along the seashore and in the nearby forest.

Valley Gallery

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Designed by the legendary architect Tadao Ando, Valley Gallery is a serene sanctuary nestled in the lush valleys of Naoshima. As the ninth Ando-designed structure on the island, this "shrine-like" gallery seamlessly blends contemporary art with the surrounding nature. It features iconic installations such as Yayoi Kusama’s Narcissus Garden, where countless stainless steel spheres reflect the shifting light and seasons, creating a meditative experience for every visitor.

Red Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama

  • 10m
After enjoying Benesse House Museum, we will accompany you to the famous Red Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama at Miyanoura Port. You will have some time to take pictures and buy some souvenirs.

Location

Activity location

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    Naoshima New Museum of Art
    • 761-3110, Naoshima, Kagawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    姫路駅南貸切バス乗降場
    • Minamiekimaecho
    • 670-0962, Himeji, Hyogo, Japan
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    京都駅八条口 祭時計広場
    • Higashishiokoji Takakuracho
    • 600-8214, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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