Naoshima Guide
Short, practical guides to Naoshima for visitors from overseas. One new guide a day at most, each one built from public sources (village and city offices, the prefecture, national agencies, transport operators) that we list at the end with the date we read them. If we could not check something, we say so and leave it out.
Latest guides
What Is Naoshima Like Through the Year? Closures, Heat and Summer Fireworks
Opening calendars, Monday closures, announced maintenance, winter boat days to the other islands, summer heat and the island fireworks.
What Is Naoshima? Benesse Art Site, Chichu and the Art House Project
The art island's history from 1989, the Chichu Art Museum, Lee Ufan Museum, Benesse House, the seven Art House Project sites and ticket rules.
How Do You Get to Naoshima and Get Around the Island from Okayama and Takamatsu?
Ferries from Uno and Takamatsu, fares, the 100 yen town bus, the shuttle beyond Tsutsujiso, bicycles, taxis and parking.