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Naoshima 直島

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · 1 post since 2010

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Visiting Naoshima today

  • What it is: An island in the Seto Inland Sea known for its contemporary art. Sites include the Chichu Art Museum, Benesse House Museum, Lee Ufan Museum, ANDO MUSEUM and the Art House Project.
  • Getting there: From Uno Port (3 minutes' walk from JR Uno Station) to Miyanoura takes about 20 minutes and costs ¥370. From Takamatsu, the ferry takes about 50-60 minutes for ¥680, or the high-speed boat ¥1,590.
  • Admission: Since 1 October 2024, tickets for all Benesse art sites on Naoshima, Teshima and Inujima are sold online.
  • Tip: Most galleries close on Mondays, or the next day when Monday is a holiday. Benesse House Museum is the exception, and many restaurants also close on Mondays.
  • Then and now: The Naoshima New Museum of Art has been added since this post. Ferry times can change during the Setouchi Triennale.
Best timeGood any time of year

Checked against: Access (Benesse Art Site Naoshima) · Access area (Naoshima Tourism Association) · Naoshima Island (Kagawa official tourism). Check opening times and prices before you go.

Naoshima on Shibuya246

Photos and stories from our visits, as they were written at the time.

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Naoshima, Shikoku

Naoshima is a small island in the Setonaikai. It takes 20 minutes by Ferry from Uno, near Okayama or 40 minutes from Takamatsu, Shikoku. The island has become well known recently for its many works of art, both inside and outside and is the centerpiece of the Setouchi Art Festival.