{"id":1714,"date":"2016-05-30T10:40:15","date_gmt":"2016-05-30T01:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/naoshima.net\/?page_id=1714"},"modified":"2025-07-23T15:31:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T06:31:25","slug":"naoshima","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/naoshima.net\/en\/naoshima\/","title":{"rendered":"To those visiting Naoshima ~ Please read this first ~"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Let's check if museums and other facilities are open on the days you plan to visit.<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

\u3000Rarely, due to maintenance or other reasons, your desired works may not be available for viewing. Please also be aware that many restaurants on the island will also be closed at those times.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benesse Art Site Naoshima Opening CalendarHere<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

From October 1, 2024, almost all art facilities on Naoshima will be introducing an online ticket system.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3000\u3000<\/span>Please note that the prices for online tickets and tickets purchased at the on-site counter differ.<\/span>Hai.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let's make a reservation in advance for facilities where you can make time-specified reservations. The reservation page isHere<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Access to Naoshima<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

\u3000<\/span>From Honshu, you can reach Naoshima from Uno Port in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture, and from Shikoku, you can reach it from Takamatsu Port in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture.<\/span><\/span>Car ferry<\/span>\u30fb<\/span>Passenger ships are operating.<\/span>timetableHere<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u25c6Naoshima Must-See Spots<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

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\u3000The main tourist spots on Naoshima are the following three locations.<\/span><\/div>\n
\u2460Museum district<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
\u2461Honmura Area<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
3Miyanoura Area<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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We recommend staying overnight to fully enjoy all the art facilities and outdoor works, but<\/span>You can enjoy all the art facilities in about 8 hours.<\/span>(Viewing time varies from person to person, so this is just a guideline.)<\/span><\/div>\n
If you only have about half a day available, please choose a few facilities you'd like to visit and plan your itinerary.<\/span><\/div>\n
Estimated viewing time for each facilityHere<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong>Please refer to it.<\/span><\/div>\n
There isn't one \"most efficient\" way to get around Naoshima, but you might consider deciding whether to start with the museum area or head to the Honmura area depending on your museum reservation time and where you plan to have lunch.<\/div>\n
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\u25c6Transportation options on the island<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>\u3000\u3000<\/span><\/h1>\n

Town Bus + Benesse Art Site Naoshima Shuttle Bus<\/span><\/h2>\n

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From Miyanoura Port, where ferries arrive and depart, to the Honmura area where the Ie Project and ANDO MUSEUM are located,<\/span><\/p>\n

via<\/span>Town buses run to Tsutsujiso (from Miyanoura Port Bus Stop #2).<\/span>Thank you for riding<\/span><\/p>\n

(i) From Tsutsujiso, transfer to the Benesse Art Site Naoshima shuttle bus<\/span>And so,<\/span><\/p>\n

You can go to the art museum located in the museum area. Transfer buses from Miyanoura Port to the Chichu Art Museum.<\/span><\/p>\n

We will arrive in about 30 minutes, including travel time.<\/span><\/p>\n

To get to the Art House Project Ando Museum, take the Tsutsujiso Gyoch\u014d Bus and get off at the \"N\u014dky\u014d-mae\" bus stop.<\/span><\/p>\n

Precipitate<\/span>Please.<\/span><\/p>\n

The town bus fare is 100 yen per ride. Please pay with coins when you alight. Benesse Art Site<\/span><\/p>\n

Ito Straight<\/span>The island shuttle bus is free of charge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3000\u3000\u3000Town Bus Timetable<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u3000\u3000\u3000Benesse Art Site Naoshima Shuttle Bus Timetable<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Rental Bicycle<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are 5 rental bicycle shops around Miyanoura Port, where ferries arrive and depart, and 2 shops in the Honmura area.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Arima<\/span>Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is recommended for those who want to enjoy Naoshima tourism without worrying about bus schedules, butThe bicycle<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Passable<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\"I don't have...\"<\/span><\/strong>There is a lagoon (section between East Gate and North Gate in the museum area). *Excludes Benesse House guests.<\/span><\/strong>\u3000<\/span><\/p>\n

The bicycle parking lot near the East Gate<\/span>Or Chichu Art Museum<\/span>next to the Ket Center and North Gate<\/span><\/p>\n

Parked my bike in the bicycle parking area and walked.<\/span>or Benesse Art Site<\/span>On the Naoshima shuttle bus<\/span><\/p>\n

Please move (to the Chichu Art Museum)<\/span>I can go by bicycle.<\/span>Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n

[15-25 minutes from Miyanoura Port]<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information about bicycle rentalsHere<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Please drive in single file, sticking to the left side of the road, as the island's roads are narrow. Be careful to avoid accidents.<\/p>\n

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Rental car<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are three rental car companies on Naoshima. Similar to bicycles, some areas in the museum district are accessible by car.<\/span><\/p>\n

Come<\/span>(excluding those staying within the area), so please use the parking lot adjacent to Tsutsujiso or the parking lot at the Chichu Art Museum Ticket Center.<\/span><\/p>\n

I parked the car,<\/span>Please travel on foot or by the Benesse Art Site Naoshima shuttle bus.<\/span><\/p>\n

(To the Chichu Art Museum, you can come by yourself<\/span>You can go by train.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rental car operatorsHere<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Taxi<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Naoshima only has two taxis. They wait at Miyaura Port, but it's recommended to book in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Tomokata\"<\/span>Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3000 \u3000\u3000Nisshin Taxi 087-882-2424 Okawa Taxi 087-851-3358<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Gas stations on the island are closed on Sundays and during the New Year holidays.<\/span>Therefore, please refuel your vehicle in advance if you are coming by car.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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