Naoshima and Teshima 2 Days Tour from Takamatsu or Uno
Things to know
About the Activity
Naoshima is the main island of a township made up of twenty-seven islands administered by Kagawa Prefecture. The island has a documented history going back to the Heian period, but today it’s known for its contemporary art museums, which draw visitors from all over the world, especially during the Setouchi Triennale art event held every three years in the region. Teshima is another island consist art site in this area. Since the island is part of the Seto Inland Sea National Park, there are strict rules for the visual impact of new buildings, so many of the art museums are built into the ground, creating an interesting aesthetic of their own. ・You can enjoy to go around Naoshima island by bicycle (with power-assisted bicycle, e-bike) or private car with Private English Speaking guide. ・Chichu Art Museum (excluded entrance ticket's fee : 2100 JPY and you should buy the online tickets) *there is not possible to take a enough time to visit here in this tour )2 days
Private Tour
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Cycling rental fee at Naoshima Island
Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Fees : Entrance fees. The all entrance tickets for museums in the itinerary is included.
Ferry or boat between Takamatsu port and Naoshima (Round trip)
Private English speaking guide at Naoshima (meet at Takamatsu station)
English speaking guide in the return ferry(End of service of guide at Naoshima)
Lunch
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Locations in the itinerary
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Takamatsu Port
1 Sunport, Takamatsu, Japan, 760-0019Included the transportation fee of ferry or high-speed boat between Takamatsu-port and Naoshima - Round trip2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Naoshima-cho
Naoshima-cho, JapanRental bicycle at Naoshima Island- rental charge is included.
For those who don’t want to bother with timetables and wish to enjoy freely the island, you have the choice between renting a bicycle.
The island has some stiff slopes. For you out there, who is not totally confident in your stamina, do not worry: you can rent a bike with electric assistance.2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Naoshima Pavillion
3771 Naoshimacho Ichien, Miyanoura, Naoshima-cho, Japan, 761-3110■Red Pumpkin
Round, red form welcomes visitors
This is the first thing you see when the ferry enters Naoshima’sMiyanoura Port. According to theartist, a red sunbeam searched the outer reaches of the universe only to metamorphose into a red pumpkin in the sea off Naoshima.
■Naoshima Pavilion
A pavilion reminiscent of a oating island
Adding a twenty-eighth island to Naoshima’s twenty-seven,this pavilion is comprised of approximately 250 stainless steel mesh triangles. One can go inside, and it is illuminated at night.
• Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Benesse House Museum
Godanji, , Naoshima-cho, Japan, 761-3110Benesse House Museum (ticket include: 1300JPY)
Benesse House Museum opened in 1992 as a facility integrating a museum with a hotel, based on the concept of "coexistence of nature, art and architecture." Designed by Tadao Ando, the facility is built on high ground overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and features large apertures that serve to open up the interior to the splendid natural surroundings. In addition to exhibiting the painting, sculpture, photography, and installations in its collection, the Museum also contains permanent site-specific installations that artists have created especially for the building, selecting locations on their own and designing the works for those spaces. The Museum's artworks are found not just within its galleries, but in all parts of the building, as well as in scattered locations along the seashore that borders the complex and in the nearby forest.
You can visit the Valley Gallery (Fee: Included in the Benesse House Museum entrance fee).1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location5
Art House Project
, Naoshima-cho, Japan, 761-3110Art House Project (ticket include: Multi - Site Ticket for six art houses, excluding Kinza/1050JPY)
The Art House Project is an art project underway in Naoshima's Honmura district. It began in 1998 with Kadoya, and currently comprises seven locations: Kadoya, Minamidera, Kinza, Go'o Shrine, Ishibashi, Gokaisho, and Haisha. In this project, artists take empty houses scattered about residential areas and turn the spaces themselves into works of art, weaving in history and memories of the period when the buildings were lived in and used. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location6
Naoshima Bath
2252-2, , Naoshima-cho, Japan, 761-3110■Naoshima Bath "I❤湯"
*You can see this from outside only.
An art installation that doubles as a public bath. Conceived as a place for residents to rejuvenate and for people from Japan and abroad to interact with the locals. • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationAccommodation : Not Included
Meals : Not Included
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
1
JR Uno Station (in front of the ticket gate)
Your guide is waiting for you with your name on a board.View Location
2
JR Takamatsu Station (in front of the ticket gate)
Your guide is waiting for you with your name on a board.View Location
End point
2
Takamatsu port View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- You can skip the spot where you don't go (※in this case we do not refund any fees) or change it with another place.
- You can customize it as you like. If you have any requests please let us know in advance.
- If you add some new spots by your request, please pay the ticket fee on the spot. (Note that you may need to pay extra transportation fee)
- If you want to change your schedule even on the tour day, your guide is always happy to help you.
- Please arrive at the meeting spot in time.
- If you cannot use a bicycle because of your heights, the itinerary may be changed to use bus instead of bicycle.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketEnglish speaking guide can support.Cancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Operated by H.I.S.Co., Ltd.Created on 08 Jun 2025Created on 10 Jun 2025
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