Naoshima Art Island Tour: Chichu Museum + Benesse House + Art House
From: ¥8,750
What’s Included
Full-day private guided tour
Customisable itinerary
Assistance with ferry and museum logistics
Photography guidance
Local insights into the Art Islands
What’s Not Included
Ferry fees: vary by departure port
Museum tickets:
Chichu Art Museum: ¥2,100 adults
Benesse House Museum: ¥1,300 adults
Lee Ufan Museum: ¥1,050 adults
Art House Project: ¥1,050 adults
Food and drinks
On-island transport (bus, taxi, or rental bicycle)
Pricing
¥70,000 per group (up to 8 people) (Guide fee only; transport and admissions not included)
Transportation
Naoshima requires careful planning due to limited transport options. Choices include:
Local bus
Taxi (recommended for comfort and efficiency)
Rental bicycles (weather-dependent)
I help you choose the best option based on timing, mobility, and museum reservations.
**not including entry fees:
Chichu Museum
-Art House Project multi site
-Benesse Art Museum
– Lee Ufan (optional according to time)
– Naoshima New Art Museum
> Expected total:
•¥6,500 (without Lee Ufan)
•¥7,700 (with Lee Ufan)
**Important
Naoshima’s continually increasing popularity as a visitor destination results in the limited bus passenger capacity which often impacts the itinerary. I now restrict my Naoshima tours to transit by chartered taxi (very limited availability ¥5500 per hour) or electric-assisted bicycles–not at all rigorous and a lot of fun, and allows the best kind of flexibility to get around.
***Possible to use a private vehicle (according to rental availability) rental, fuel, ferry aggregate charge applies according to required seating (up to five guests)
This Naoshima Art Island private tour offers a full-day exploration of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary art destination. Located in the Seto Inland Sea, Naoshima blends world-class architecture, immersive installations, and coastal landscapes into a unique cultural experience. The island is home to the Chichu Art Museum, Benesse House Museum, Lee Ufan Museum, and the Art House Project, along with outdoor works by artists such as Yayoi Kusama.
