Naoshima

Naoshima is an island in the Seto Inland Sea that is known for its modern art museums, architecture and sculptures. Thanks in large part to an art-loving Japanese businessman's vision - it has gradually become one of the world's most unique destinations for art lovers and travelers seeking one-of-a-kind experiences, nevertheless, it was a remote and sleepy island until the early 1990s.

Art House Project

The Art House Project is an art project underway in Naoshima's Honmura district. It began in 1998 with Kadoya, and currently comprises seven locations: Kadoya, Minamidera, Kinza, Go'o Shrine, Ishibashi, Gokaisho, and Haisha.

Yellow Pumpkin Sculputure

Yellow Pumpkin is located 40 minutes away from the port, along the beach near Tutsuji-so. The pumpkins are huge works with a stem and black dots painted all over. They are symbols of Naoshima that appear beautifully in front of the deep blue sea and the sky.

Chichu Art Museum

Chichu Art Museum was constructed in 2004 as a site rethinking the relationship between nature and people. The museum was built mostly underground to avoid affecting the beautiful natural scenery of the Seto Inland sea.

Benesse House Museum

Benesse House is both a museum and a hotel, incorporating guest rooms and space for display of contemporary art. Benesse House offers guests opportunities to get close to great art and spend a uniquely rewarding time in dialogue with the works and with themselves.

Red Pumpkin Sculputure

The "red pumpkin" at Miyanoura Port. The intense color and shape of the pumpkin is reminiscent of the delicate building of the "Naoshima" sea station and the vivid colors of the It is a contrast. Some of the black polka dots on the whole surface are hollowed out holes,It maybe enter inside.

Miyanoura Bay

Miyanoura port is the place where tourists land foot in the Yakushima island first. Several high-speed vessels are operated a from Kagoshima port to Miyanoura port everyday. It takes 2 to 3 hours.

Lee Ufan Museum

Opened in time for the 2010 Setouchi Triennale, the Lee Ufan Museum is one of the more recent additions to Naoshima. The museum features works by the Korean contemporary artist Lee Ufan, who was born in Korea but has been working and teaching in Japan.