Naoshima is nicknamed a holy island of contemporary art. That small island is also a major venue for Setouchi Triennale; a contemporary art festival held every three years in the Seto Inland Sea area.
OVERVIEW
Located in the tranquil Seto Inland Sea, a small island, Naoshima is full of contemporary arts and architectures.
Why so? Artists and architects have sympathized with a project aiming at creating significant places by bringing contemporary arts and architectures in resonance with the nature of the Seto Inland Sea.
While viewing the beautiful Seto Inland Sea, a 50-minute cruise takes you to the island from Takamatsu Port in Shikoku.
We'll visit various art sites and architectures designed by young hopeful artists, great masters of art, and world-famous architects.
DURATION
9 hours for a full-day tour from Takamatsu
PRICES
56,000JPY for a full-day tour
*up to 4 people
EXAMPLE ITINERARY
Full Day Tour
08:30 Meet at the Takamatsu Port
(Move to Naoshima by high-speed boat)
09:30 Arrive at Miyanoura Port in Naoshima
(Transfer by bus)
10:00 Honmura, the central area of Naoshima, retaining the old houses and townscapes
The Art House Project is underway in the area where empty houses are being renovated and turned into art sites.
(Lunch and transfer by bus)
13:00 Chichu Art Museum built mostly underground to avoid affecting the natural scenery
14:30 Lee Ufan Museum made with the collaboration between internationally acclaimed artist, Lee Ufan and architect, Tadao Ando
(Transfer by bus)
15:30 Art sites in Miyanoura area
(Move to Takamatsu by high-speed boat)
17:00 Break up at the Takamatsu Port
*This tour can be customized according to your requests. Please let me know your ideas in advance. I will offer you a tailor-made itinerary.
PRICE INCLUDES & EXCLUDES
Included: Guiding services, guide's transportation, pick-up
Excluded: Your transportation, admissions, meals
TRANSPORTATION
Public transportation
MEETING & ENDING POINTS
Meeting: at your hotel in Takamatsu, Takamatsu Port, or Miyanoura Port in Naoshima
Ending: at Takamatsu Port, or Miyanoura Port in Naoshima
NOTICES
The itinerary might be change depending on the weather, traffic, and etc.
CONTACT
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