Private Tour
Guided Tour to Naoshima, Art, Island with a private car
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Have you heard of the famous Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama? Are you ready to witness her iconic Red Pumpkin sculpture firsthand?
Join us for an unforgettable journey through the captivating world of contemporary art on Naoshima Art Island, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who brings invaluable insights, having previously served in a local museum.
Pickup by your guide at Uno Port and take a ferry together to Naoshima Island. Spend a full day visiting some of the most iconic attractions on the island, including the architectural marvel of Chichu Art Museum, Lee Ufan Art Museum, and Benesse House Museum, each offering a distinct perspective on contemporary artistry and cultural innovation.
After a mesmerizing day in Naoshima, your guide will drop you off at Miyaurako Port where the tour is concluded.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In this tour, admission fee to the museum is not included.
Guide will suggest you several museums to visit and please discuss with him.
If you late over 10 min to the starting time, your booking will be treated as no show.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Pickup from Uno Port by your English-speaking guide
Private car
Admission tickets to Benesse, Chichu, and Lee Ufan Museum
Ferry ride from Uno port to Miyanoura Port
Transportation in Naoshima
Drop-off (Tour ends at Miyanoura port)
Ferry ride from Miyanoura port to Uno port
Food and beverages (at your own expense)
What To Expect
Naoshima-cho
The local guide will take you around the Island and museums and art-featured spots and sites giving you a more in depth knowledge that the other tourist cannot experience. Also, stop at a local restaurant and enjoy lunch with fresh produces.
Chichu Art Museum
The Chichu Art Museum is a museum that focuses on the rethinking of relationship between nature and people. To avoid meshing with the scenery of the island the museum is mostly built underground. The museums holds artworks by the famous Claude Monet, James Turrell, and Walter De Maria. What makes this museum interesting is how the appearance of art changes by the natural light that shines inside, which gives the museum a different aspect depending on the season.
Options
Naoshima tour
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Naoshima Day Trip
Flor R,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00I had a wonderful experience on my trip to Naoshima! The island itself is beautiful and unique, and exploring it with my guide, Yoji, made it truly special. He was incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the art and culture throughout the tour. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Naoshima, it was one of the highlights of my trip!
Guided Naoshima day tour- highly recommended
William W,
May 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was led by Yoki, a very knowledgeable guide. He explained thoroughly the history and philosophy of each art work, which made the whole day a wonder experience
Memorable Adventure
Craig B,
Apr 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Yoshi, our tour guide, blends knowledge, engaging personality, and a sense of wonder to create a memorable experience. His deep understanding of the art, history, and culture gave context to our tour. But it’s not just the facts—he uses an engaging, approachable style that makes the experience fun and relatable, sparking curiosity and interaction.
Excellent
Taylan E,
Oct 4, 2023
- Viator
5.00Yoji Ohora was an excellent tour guide. We would like to come again. Art pieces in the island was masterpiece
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