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Naoshima

Naoshima

直島

Kagawa · Shikoku

An Inland Sea island remade into a contemporary art landscape — Tadao Ando architecture, James Turrell light works, Yayoi Kusama's pumpkins, and the Chichu and Lee Ufan museums embedded in the hills.

Why we picked it

Day-trippers from Okayama only see Honmura — staying overnight unlocks Benesse House and the empty island after closing.

Best season
Year-round (setouchi triennale years draw crowds)
Crowd level
Popular
Opening hours
Seasonal — see below

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Closures

  • Chichu Museum 10:00–18:00, closed Mondays

Travel tipJR to Okayama, then Shikoku Kisen ferry from Uno port.

Tags

artArchitectureislandculturephotography

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