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Naoshima: Learn to See Contemporary Art Tour
About
This tour is designed not just to show you Naoshima, but to change how you experience contemporary art. Instead of rushing between locations, it follows a carefully selected route that helps you understand why these works exist and why they matter.
You will begin with one of Naoshima’s most iconic artworks, guided by simple but powerful questions about meaning and place. Inside Benesse House Museum, you will learn a clear way to approach contemporary art—focusing on space, context, and your own perception.
By the time you reach Valley Gallery, you will start to see connections between art, architecture, and nature, and understand how Naoshima itself is designed as a complete artistic envir...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Guided tour of Naoshima art sites (Pumpkin, Benesse House Museum, Valley Gallery)
Admission fee to Benesse House Museum
Transportation to/from Naoshima
Local transportation (bus, etc.)
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
つづじ荘 バス停
Your guide will be waiting near Tsutsujiso Bus Stop holding a yellow sign.
This is the final stop of the Naoshima town bus, making it easy to find.
Please check the map for exact directions.
Return
Valley Gallery
The tour ends in the Benesse area, where you can continue exploring nearby art sites at your own pace.
It is also well connected to local bus routes, making it easy to access other parts of Naoshima after the tour.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This tour is designed not just to show you Naoshima, but to change how you experience contemporary art. Instead of rushing between locations, it follows a carefully selected route that helps you understand why these works exist and why they matter.
You will begin with one of Naoshima’s most iconic artworks, guided by simple but powerful questions about meaning and place. Inside Benesse House Museum, you will learn a clear way to approach contemporary art—focusing on space, context, and your own perception.
By the time you reach Valley Gallery, you will start to see connections between art, architecture, and nature, and understand how Naoshima itself is designed as a complete artistic envir...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Guided tour of Naoshima art sites (Pumpkin, Benesse House Museum, Valley Gallery)
Admission fee to Benesse House Museum
Transportation to/from Naoshima
Local transportation (bus, etc.)
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
つづじ荘 バス停
Your guide will be waiting near Tsutsujiso Bus Stop holding a yellow sign.
This is the final stop of the Naoshima town bus, making it easy to find.
Please check the map for exact directions.
Return
Valley Gallery
The tour ends in the Benesse area, where you can continue exploring nearby art sites at your own pace.
It is also well connected to local bus routes, making it easy to access other parts of Naoshima after the tour.
