Top Things to do in Naoshima-cho
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The 10 Best Things to do in Naoshima-cho, Shikoku
Discover the best top things to do in Naoshima-cho, Japan including Chichu Art Museum, Naoshima, Art House Project, Shikokukisen, Akakabocha, Naoshima Bath, Benesse House Museum, Lee Ufan Art Museun, Naoshima Pavillion, Ando Museum.
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1. Chichu Art Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 837 reviews
Reviewed By VLiuSyd - Sydney, Australia
Not many art works at this museum but the building/environment is an integral part of the experience. The best is this white room where 5 Monet paintings are displayed; you put on slippers to enter. Online ticketing system restrict number of people. Was there low season (December) so didn't need to book but show up and buy a ticket. Took me under 1 hour to enjoy the three exhibits, enjoy the architecture and have a drink at the cafe.
2. Naoshima
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 592 reviews
Reviewed By Rosco49 - Perth, Australia
Our time frame was too tight to stay any longer than the day visit. We found the islands transport system was very efficient & inexpensive. We chose to take the bus to the end of the line for a fee of 100 Yen, then the free shuttle thru to the end museum “Chichu Art Museum” then to walk back to the return bus & checking out the various art works along the way. Menu photo opportunities. Our schedule didn’t allow time to look at the many other attractions along the way. The arrive early & had a wonderful breakfast at Sparkie blended coffee. Very good price & delicious. A late lunch at Yuunagi cafe before leaving.
3. Art House Project
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 371 reviews
Reviewed By MarkGroenewold - Takamatsu, Japan
The Art House Project is really a great attraction for the island and highly recommended for anyone wanting to wander around a bit and simply enjoy art for art’s sake. No need to concern yourself with art critics who take themselves too seriously. This is refreshing, fun, varied, and a great treasure hunt. Don't let anyone steal your pleasure and tell you it isn't "art worthy". The Minamidera was so cool.... as an experience, and being "in the art", it is a must see, even if you have to wait a little to get inside. You won't forget it, or regret it.
4. Shikokukisen
5. Akakabocha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By Rumples - Tucson, United States
This fiberglass red pumpkin welcomed us to Naoshima, the art island, as soon as our ferry from Uno entered Miyanoura Port. Placed at the water's edge, the 13-feet-high work by Japanese artist Yayaoi Kusama features her trademark polka dots. Big and black, some are actually holes that visitors can peer through from inside for a photo. Created in 2006, the interactive art piece has openings to enter and to exit and plenty of room in the empty interior. Children and adults seemed to be having much fun investigating the sculpture (touching permitted). I thought the scenes of the island when looking out provided good photo ops in addition to what are available from the exterior. Though the popular piece beckons immediately when leaving the ferry, those in a time crunch for catching a bus may want to wait to visit until their return. Akakabocha is one of two pumpkin sculptures by Kusama on the island. The other, Yellow Pumpkin, stands on an old wharf that extends from a sandy beach and faces the Benesse Hotel. That pumpkin is not an interactive creation.
6. Naoshima Bath
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By 989chriss989
Scrupulously clean and fascinating art including huge elephant. English speaking assistant and helpful English signs make it all easy. A great way to break a busy day.
7. Benesse House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 423 reviews
Reviewed By helenmiumiu - Hong Kong, China
This is the place that really exceed my expectation. The museum has nicely integrated into its environment, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. It has various exhibits to draw your attention too. My favorite is the Yellow and Black Boats. The museum offers an extended viewing time for Benesse House hotel guests. Afterwards, remember to venture out to see the outdoor exhibits nearby the museum by the sea.
8. Lee Ufan Art Museun
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By ehles - Adelaide, Australia
Tadao Ando’s architecture and the setting of the museum provide a perfect context to enjoy Lee Ufan’s sculptures and art work. This a museum for contemplation - with beautifully conceived and deceptively restrained artworks. If you want a large quantity of art with immediate impact then Lee Ufan’s minimalism may not be for you. If you are prepared to be challenged and take the time to appreciate why Lee Ufan and Tadao Ando are internationally renowned then there is much to be discovered.
9. Naoshima Pavillion
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By Lraep - West Vancouver, Canada
This piece of Art is fairly close to the Ferry Pier. It's fun to pay a visit & take pictures inside and outside.
10. Ando Museum
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By ALchao055
This museum is like a showroom to publish some of Ando's work on Naoshima and also in other part of Japan. The museum itself is converted from an ordinary old house on the island. It looks so "normal" from the outside, but there lots of surprise when you step in, because Ando turns it into an intersting space,like a maze. Amazing natural lighting in the museum, it is beautiful indeed.
