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Naoshima One Day Tour – The Holy Island of Contemporary Art
Joined 2016
Naoshima is a small island in the peaceful Seto Inland Sea that boasts contemporary arts and architecture. You can enjoy the beautiful view of the Seto Inland Sea while taking a 50-minute cruise from Takamatsu Port to reach the island. We will explore various art sites and architecture created by renowned art masters and world-famous architects.
I was born and raised in Kagawa prefecture, which faces the Seto Inland Sea, and I would be delighted to show you around Naoshima!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Takamatsu Port, JR Takamatsu, Okayama, Uno Stations, Miyanoura Port in Naoshima, or at your hotel in Naoshima and Takamatsu
Honmura Area
This area is the central area of Naoshima, retaining the old houses and townscapes.
The Art House Project is underway in the area where empty houses are being renovated and turned into art sites.
Benesse House Area
Visit Chichu Art Museum, Lee Ufan Museum, etc.
Miyanoura Area
Visit art sites around the Miyanoura Port
Ending Point
At Takamatsu Port, JR Takamatsu Station, Miyanoura Port in Naoshima, or at your hotel in Naoshima
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up
transportation fare(you and guide), admission fee, meals
Tour Important Information
This tour is not conducted on Mondays, because the museums are usually closed on Mondays.
This tour will be available when I stay in my home prefecture, Kagawa, a gateway to Naoshima. Therefore, please contact me to confirm the tour's availability in advance. I would appreciate it if you could give me an inquiry about the availability at least two weeks before the day of the tour.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in Kagawa including Naoshima and the other venues of Setouchi Triennale.
If you would be interested in being guided by me in those places, please contact me to confirm my availability in advance.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2016
About Tour Guide Aki T.
Hi, I’m Aki, a government licensed English speaking tour guide.
I was born and raised in Kagawa prefecture, the venue of Setouchi Triennale, facing the beautiful Seto Inland Sea, in western Japan.
After graduating from a university, I had worked for a global electronics company in Tokyo for 30 years and retired early. Working with foreign colleagues gave me fantastic opportunities to learn about Japan from their points of views, and I came to think it's fun to talk about Japan with foreign people.
Also, I love traveling. I have visited a lot of places throughout Japan, amazed by its beautiful nature, great tradition, and wonderful food. I realized Japan has numerous tourist attractions.
Then I became a tour guide, hoping to entertain foreign visitors with my tours based on my experiences as a tourist.
I've been living in Yokohama and Kamakura areas for more than 30 years. I know Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura, and Hakone very well. I love food, nature, cultures, and architectures. I value genuineness of what to see, experience, taste and buy, which cannot always be experienced in a group tour.
I believe that participating in my guided tour will bring you a lot of fun. I can help you to explore Japan deeper and to get in touch with the locals, taking you to both popular spots and unbeaten sites where you can see the daily lives of the people.
Let’s share a joy of touring in this lovely country.
Thank you and see you in Japan!
Reviews
“Well organized day in Hakone. ”
Aki is an experienced guide with a great deal of enthusiasm for his job. He speaks English well and is committed to ensuring his clients enjoy Japan. He is a pleasant person to spend the day with.
Aki T.
(58 reviews)Dear Perry, Thank you so much for your excellent review! I am happy you enjoyed a day in Hakone. It was a great pleasure to be your guide. Thanks for coming to Hakone and having me as your guide! With sincere appreciation, Aki
“Sunny and windy day in Hakone”
This was our first time in Hakone. The scenery in Hakone was great and beautiful. Although its a pity that we didn’t manage to do the cruise and ropeway due to strong wind, we still get to have a great view over Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji from Onshi-Hakone Park. We also walked over old imperial roads, visited a replica of a samurai checkpoint, a traditional wood processing. My family was impressed with the craving & the various steps combinations. We also visited the shrine and had to wait a long time to take photos at the famous spot. Aki is professional, patient! He waited together with us, helped us take photos. I have yet to experience a guide that stay and queue with their customers. Lastly, Aki bought us to a traditional tea house. It was a new experience for us. The rice tea was special, ‘creamy’ and has unique taste. Nice!! Thank you very much for a great day, Aki-san. Our family enjoyed the day trip.
Aki T.
(58 reviews)Dear Jesslyn, Thank you so much for your fantastic review and kind words!! It was a pleasure to have your family as my guests and to share the beauty of Hakone's nature and culture. I am thrilled you enjoyed the stunning view of Mt. Fuji, the local wooden craft, and the specialty drink, Amasake. I had a wonderful time with your family, too. Thanks for coming to Hakone and having me as your guide! With sincere appreciation, Aki
“A Fantastic Way To Start My Stay!”
I had an absolutely fantastic time under the guidance of Aki-san, I wasn't completely sure where I wanted to go, so he took me around to lots of wonderful places, and took several pictures for me! He was tremendously helpful, and patient, and has given me many ideas about what I can do and where I'd like to see. He listened to my requests on the fly and was able to offer advice and take me to many places that had exactly what I was looking for. I can't wait for the next tour! ありがとうございました!
Aki T.
(58 reviews)Dear Andrew-san, Thank you so much for giving me such an excellent rating and wonderful words! It was my pleasure to have guided you. I'm very happy you enjoyed touring in Tokyo. I had a great time with you, too! Thanks for having me as your guide. With sincere appreciation, Aki とてもたのしかったです！ありがとうございました。
