Benesse Art Site Naoshima
An island in the Seto Inland Sea reborn as living art, with Tadao Ando museums, a Yayoi Kusama pumpkin and outdoor installations.
When · Where
- When
- 2026/07/02 01:00 – 2026/07/02
- Where
- Naoshima Island, Kagawa（Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture）
- City
- Across Japan
- Getting there
- Ferry from Uno (Okayama) or Takamatsu ports
- Price
- Museum tickets vary; Chichu Art Museum needs advance booking
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Ferry from Uno (Okayama) or Takamatsu ports Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Museum tickets vary; Chichu Art Museum needs advance booking. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- art lovers, solo-goers
Highlights
- Tadao Ando's Chichu and Benesse House museums
- Yayoi Kusama's iconic yellow pumpkin
- Art-filled traditional houses in Honmura
Background & story
Since the late 1980s, Benesse has transformed Naoshima and neighboring islands into a renowned contemporary art destination.
Good to know
Reserve Chichu Art Museum tickets online ahead of time, and rent a bicycle to reach outdoor works.