Private Tour
Naoshima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Naoshima!
Once a rural island on the verge of becoming a ghost town, Naoshima is now a world-class center for contemporary art due in large part to contributions from Japan's top achitects, including museums, a boutique hotel, and bathhouse. The area features a captivating result of avant-garde blending with rural natural beauty.
Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a eight-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Naoshima area
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private transportation
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Options
Naoshima Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Yoko was the best guide!...
Fahad A,
Mar 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Yoko was the best guide! We would have been totally lost without her and we maximized our whole day on the island. Don’t forget to bring cash and have fun spotting fun art and amazing architecture. Chichi museum was our favorite :)
Incredible day and Naoshima with Sato
Liz B,
Jun 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00My mom in her late 70s and I had an amazing day with Sato on Naoshima Island. She was very prepared and shared lots of information and trivia about this art island. She was very accommodating as it was a really hot day, so she made sure that she planned around the heat so that we could get out of the sun, while enjoying all around the island. She has such a great disposition, and is quite funny. We really enjoyed our day.
Happy day on Naoshima
Stewart J,
Apr 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00We stayed in Uno and took the ferry across with our guide, Sato, who had lots of stories to tell! The experience overall was superb, with nice weather allowing walks around different art sites. The Chichu museum was excellent and overall we had a great day!
Incredible art in an incredible setting!
RobinM,
Apr 9, 2024
- Viator
5.00Sato-san curated a perfect day on Naoshima. She was well-informed, interesting, and very responsive to our requests. We especially enjoyed the Chichu Art Museum, Sugimoto Hiroshi Time Corridors exhibit, and Benesse House Projects. Naoshima is a little difficult to reach, but well worth the effort required!
Excellent tour with Reiko, we loved it
Cristina G,
Apr 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00Reiko Takemaru is an excellent guide, she took us to all the places we wanted and more. She is very well prepared, she explained everything perfectly, she knows about art and history. We enjoyed this tour a lot. Amazing!!!
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