Explore Japan’s iconic art islands in refined style. Visit Benesse House, Chichu, and Lee Ufan museums on Naoshima; enjoy Teshima Art Museum and the Art House Project; relax with curated meals and serene island views.
This three-day journey offers a slow and sophisticated immersion into Japan’s world-renowned art islands. Guests explore Naoshima and Teshima, home to some of the most visionary architectural and artistic projects in Asia. Private visits to museums such as Chichu and Teshima Art Museum are balanced with time to experience the pace of island life—sea breezes, quiet lanes, and open landscapes. With thoughtful cuisine, boutique accommodations, and seamless transfers, this program invites cultural travelers to slow down, reflect, and reconnect through the language of space and art.
Daily Itinerary:
Day 1 – Arrival in Naoshima & Immersion in Art and Architecture
Arrive at Uno Port or Takamatsu where your private guide assists with the ferry transfer to Naoshima. Begin your art journey with visits to Benesse House Museum, Lee Ufan Museum, and the iconic Chichu Art Museum by Tadao Ando. In the evening, enjoy a refined dinner at your accommodation or a seaside restaurant featuring local Setouchi ingredients.
Overnight: Benesse House (Museum or Oval) or Naoshima Ryokan Roka
Day 2 – Teshima’s Poetic Landscapes & Naoshima Village Projects
Take a private ferry to Teshima Island to explore the contemplative Teshima Art Museum, where nature and architecture merge in silence. Enjoy lunch with views of terraced fields and sea, and visit installations like Yokoo House. Return to Naoshima to stroll the Art House Project, where old village homes have become expressive installations.
Overnight: Benesse House or Naoshima Ryokan Roka
Day 3 – Reflections by the Sea & Departure
Spend your final morning walking Naoshima’s beaches or visiting additional art spaces at your own pace. Optional stops include artist ateliers or time in a seaside café before your private return transfer to Uno Port or Takamatsu. Depart refreshed and inspired by the meditative rhythm of Setouchi.
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