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Naoshima Art Island Excursion Day Tour
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Joined 2018
This is a wonderful day exploring the art on Naoshima, one of three islands creating a contemporary art experience set amidst the rice fields and mountains on the island and merging with the rural setting in the surrounding Seto Inland Sea. It features architecture by Tadao Ando.
We will ferry from Uno Port to Naoshima and travel by electric assisted bicycles and cycle around to visit the Chichu Art Museum and other art project installations in the town.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
TBC
- Optional meeting recommendations: Okayama Station(7:30 am) Uno Port (9:00 am) Naoshima (time and location TBC), Miyanoura Port (9:45)
Uno Port
meet for ferry transit to Island
**Please note I would be happy to greet you at your preferred location e.g. hotel or station but this will affect the necessary meeting time.
**The itinerary is dependent on the timing for Chichu Museum access which must be made in advance and affected by available designated entry time. The following is the ideal timeline but may be shuffled as appropriate.
MIyanoura Port
Arrive and hire electric cycle(s) to begin our art exploration adventure!
Modern art in an underground building, with a garden inspired by Monet's Water Lilies. Chichu houses a small but impressive collection of works by artists including Claude Monet, James Turrell, and Walter De Maria. This is the highlight of a visit to Naoshima.
Bennesse Museum
This building is also designed by Ando, Benesse House, the structure itself is sculpture-like. It is a museum-hotel that is home to works by famed artists Hiroshi Sugimoto, Gerhard Richter, Shinro Ohtake, Richard Long, David Hockney, and others.
Chichu Museum
Arguably the island’s centerpiece, it is modern art in an underground building, with a garden inspired by Monet's Water Lilies. Chichu houses a small but impressive collection of works by artists including Claude Monet, James Turrell, and Walter De Maria. This is the highlight of a visit to Naoshima.
Lunch
lunch at Chichu Cafe - a tasty selection with a nice sea view
Kusama Yayoi Giant Pumpkin installation
photos of the signature installation at the pier.
Art House Project
a collection of abandoned houses and workshops scattered throughout the village, within walking distance of one another, that have been converted into venues and art installations by artists from Japan and around the world.
It began as an opportunity to interject modern art into the lives of the islanders and the local area. And to connect their daily lives with the resonance of times past olden times. The result doesn’t completely live up to Fukutake’s dreams as the art remains somewhat separate from the residents’ lives, each house having become a mini-museum. But it has injected life into the villages.
Conclusion
Conclude tour and ferry basck to Uno Port
Ending Point
TBC
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
It is necessary to book Chichu in advance to secure a time slot, we also now need to book a time slot for one of the Art House Project venues, Minamidera. This is a good thing and streamlines the day a bit. All other venues are entry at the visitor's leisure but booking tickets in advance is discounted and also saves us time at the beginning of the day. We can purchase the non-time slotted on the day but if possible doing in advance is the best practice I think. These are the current ticket prices:
Chichu Museum: ¥2,700 / Benesse Museum: Online purchase: 1,300 yen; local purchase: 1,500 yen / Lee Ufan Museum: Online Purchase ¥1,200, On-site Purchase ¥1,400 / Art House Project Multi-Site Ticket Online Purchase ¥1,200, On-site Purchase ¥1,400 (**Single Ticket is for entry to all sites of the following: "Kadoya", "Go'o Shrine", "Ishibashi", "Gokaisho" and "Haisha”) / Art House Project "Minamidera" [Limited capacity per slot]: Online Purchase ¥600, On-site Purchase ¥700 — Totals at ¥6,800 per adult.
**I require reimbursement for my 2-hour transit from Hiroshima where I am based to and from the ferry port. ¥16000 in cash in JPY on the day - thank you for your understanding.
The ferry charges ¥300 each way and electric bicycles ¥1500 for the day.
Tour Important Information
You need to be of reasonable fitness. The cycles are electrically assisted and provide great flexibility for the itinerary and we move at a comfortable pace.
Once I send a requested tour offer I hold that date for 36 hours. Please note that I supply tours for several companies and I will close that date to enquiries via other providers for that period; if a booking is not made I reopen my availability. I am contractually obliged to accept bookings made for dates open on a provider site calendar; as such, I cannot guarantee availability until a booking is set. Thanks for your understanding.
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 2018
About Tour Guide Hugh C.
Hi!
Thanks for reviewing my profile.
I am Australian, from Sydney originally but my life with Japan and its culture and history spans 30 odd years and I have been a Hiroshima resident for 18 of those 30 years.
I joined GoWithGuide just recently but be assured I have led many tours in Hiroshima and more widely throughout metropolitan and regional Japan, sharing conversations about the unique society, its fascinating culture and history. I also have written several tourism blogs for inbound tour companies and also the Hiroshima Prefectural Tourism Bureau.
I speak fluent Japanese and I have immersed myself in the experience of living here in modern and traditional culture and spent many years studying martial arts Aikido and Iaido. I also have a strong interest in Buddhist teachings. My Japanese calligraphy work over the years has been received recognition and several awards and commissions both in Japan and elsewhere.
I'm looking forward to spending a great experience sharing the culture and history of Hiroshima with you.
Reviews
Mauro L.
“Magnificent experience”
The knowledge that Hugh has acquired over all the years in Japan and in this city, in my opinion, surpasses even that of the local guides. He explains all the facts of the places in such a good and fresh way that we Westerners can understand the transition to this wonderful culture without problems. There are no more open questions at the end of the tour, and we were overjoyed with his local suggestions, for example, for food. Hugh rocks. And I tell you this as a tour guide myself, doing tours for over 20 years in Europe. Bravo and thank you Hugh
Stephanie P.
“Historical Tour”
Hugh was nothing short of exceptional during this tour. We had asked for a historical tour and that is exactly what we received. We have been traveling in Japan for a month visiting several regions and partaking in several tours. This tour was the best we have experienced in Japan as well as world wide. Hugh was well spoken, knowledgeable and easy to be with. He went over and beyond our expectations. Not only did he give us an exceptional tour he also made a recommendation for dinner as well as made the reservation for us. It was one of the best meals we had in Japan. He is fluent in Japan and clearly respected by the locals. It was a pleasure to spend the day with him. Thank you Hugh!
Kevin F.
“Great Day was had”
A great day with Hugh who was knowledgeable, entertaining and chose a good eating spot for lunch. Would recommend his services.
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Hugh C.
Thank you Kevin! It was a pleasure sharing your day.
$453/ per group
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A Canny Day in Hiroshima
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Hiroshima's History
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