Best Spots In Naoshima-Island

Floating? 'Naoshima Pavilion' Is A Big Stainless Steel Mesh ArtNaoshima Pavilion

A white huge stainless steel art got an idea from the 28th new island of Naoshima Island. You can enter the art and feel like floating in the sky. Taking pictures as your imaginative way.◎Near Miyanoura Port. You can enjoy for free. Let's go to see it first after you arrive by a ferry.

The Building Itself Is An Art. A Large Museum Surrounded By Nature Of Naoshima IslandBenesse House Museum

This museum was opened on the concept of "coexistence of nature, art and architecture". And you can enjoy the modern art works and the building itself with the feeling of island's nature. For it stands on a hill, you can see the nice seascape from the terrace.◎Access: from the nearest bus stop 'Tsutsuji-so', you can use free shuttle bus or go on foot. Or go by bicycle from a port. Admission Fee: ￥1030 No photo inside the museum.

A Pond Synchronizing 'Water-Lilies' By Claude MonetChichu Art Museum

Near the museum gate, there is a place where they make a pond and grow plants to mimic 'Water-Lilies' of Claude Monet. I was moved by the world of arts when I saw this scenery after enjoying the museum. What a nice place it is!

Naoshima, An Island Of Arts And NatureNaoshima Island

Well known arts are of course wonderful. But I think the nature in Naoshima protected by the residents since long before Naoshima became famous is superior to the arts.

A Stylish And Transparent Design Suitable For A Gate Of Art IslandMiyaura Port

It was designed by SANAA who has won The Pritzker Architecture Prize. The building matches the clearness of the sea.

Lively Yellow Pumpkin In The Blue Sea & SkyPumpkin

Nao-shima Island has many photogenic art works. Among them, the most popular one created in 1994 by Yayoi Kusama.

A Photogenic Art 'Red Pumpkin' At The Entrance Of Naoshima IslandRed Pumpkin

Yayoi Kusama's art work 'Red Pumpkin' located near a ferry port. You'll see it first just after you arrive at Naoshima. You can enter its inside. Let's take amusing photos of this photogenic art.◎At the open space of a ferry port at Miyaura. You can see it for free. Find it from a ferry deck just before arrival.

Scenic Spot In Kagawa: A Beautiful Torii Standing On A BeachEbisu Shrine

One of the 100 Scenic Spots In Kagawa, a torii stands on Gotanji Beach and faces to Seto Inland Sea. It's near an art work 'Pumpkin', so meny people enjoy taking pictures of this scenery.◎Access: at a beach just near a bus stop 'Tsutsuji-so'

Glamping Type Resort Facility Surrounded by the Sea and Mountains on Small IslandSANAMANE

Not only a nice accommodation tent, but also the BBQ and morning at night are delicious and you can have a great time. The staff is also very kind and it is a glamping facility that is perfect.

Terrace Overlooking the Sea MY LODGE Naoshima

About 15 minutes walk from the port. You have to climb a hill to get there, so if you have luggage, it is recommended to ask for a pick-up service. The time is fixed, so please check it. The hotel is located on a hill, so the views are spectacular.

Must-eat Tasty Breads Made From Homemade Yeast At Naoshima Islandpan tocori

A bakery opens in an old house at Naoshima. Their breads made from homemade yeast are simple but baked carefully and very tasty. I feel the effort for the ingredients. Let's eat freshly baked breads and go on the art travel!◎They prepare some breads of foodstuffs grown in Setouchi region. ￥200~. Located on the slope along the seaside between Honmura area and Museum area. No photos inside the shop.

Naoshima CurryCin.na.mon

A curry and rice contains seafood caught the sea near Naoshima Island. That's the local island curry of seasonal seafood. This time, with a cheese topping, it become more delicious one.

Happen To Look Twice At The Art Island! Very Artistic 'Naoshima Port'Naoshima Port (Honmura Port)

Miyaura Port on the west is well kown as a terminal of Naoshima Island. And a small boat terminal 'Naoshima Port' at Honmura area opened lately as a huge art work like clouds. Art island entertains us as soon as we arrive the island.◎Naoshima Port is called 'Honmura Port', too.

A Museum Café With Arts & Great ViewsBenesse House Museum Cafe

Benesse House Museum harmonizing nature, art and architecture has a café on its 2nd floor. Some art works located around the terrace, you can enjoy the art and scenery of Seto Inland Sea at the same time.◎This café is available for only the museum visitors and hotel guests.

Piping Hot Takoyaki With Naoshima Island's OctopusTakoyaki Fu-chan

In front of the ferry terminal. With the beautiful Seto Inland Sea's scenery, I ate the freshly made takoyaki.

An Artistic Shinto Shrine With Glass StepsGo'o Shrine (Naoshima Island)

Go'o Shrine has been here since Edo period, and accepted art works when the shrine was repaired. The steps to the shrine are made of glass. Arts added to a solemn shrine, you can enjoy the new style of shrine.◎Visiting the shrine is free, but the underground demands admission fee. Access: go up the steps near an art 'Kadoya'.

Old House Café With The Seascape For A Rest During Art TourNaoshima Café Konichiwa

This café is located at Honmura area with 'Art House Project'. From a tasteful tatami-mat room, you can enjoy the calm view of Seto Inland Sea and delicious sweets and light meals.◎Access: very close to Honmura Port. Have a nice island travel with a nice café time.

A CafeLike A Villa Viewing The Calm Seto Inland SeaChichu Cafe

It's the scenery in only Seto Inland Sea. The cafeis in Chichu Art Museum, you can have a wonderful time after seeing the various arts!!

A Café Of An Old House Managed By Students Of Kagawa UniversityWacafe Gu

In Honmura area where House Projects gather. It's not like an old house but the genuine old house! Naoshima Island specialties are delicious to eat with the outside calm scenery. I wanted to support the dewy-eyed students managing here.

After Traveling All Over The World, Now In Naoshima. Delicious Italian Mixed With Setouchi Foodstuffsil MARE INTERNO di Seto

A lovely airmail starts our lunch. Foodstuffs sent from European countries and grown locally in Setouchi region. And more, homemade foods such as cheese are all excellent pieces. The local chicken becomes delicious grill and Setouchi seafood becomes surprising pasta by hands of a chef who has cooked all over the world.◎Reservation only by the previous day. Lunch course ￥1800～. For dinner, many tourists from foreign countries also visit this restaurant. The chef may leave for another place if someone invite him.