Naoshima Art Tour with Private Car

Highlights

• Visit Naoshima’s most important art sites in one seamless day by private car
• Explore Chichu Art Museum, Lee Ufan Museum, and Benesse House
• Discover the Art House Project set within traditional island neighborhoods
• Admire the minimalist architecture of Tadao Ando across multiple venues
• Enjoy a refined, well-paced itinerary ideal for first-time visitors and art lovers

What to expect

Experience the best of Naoshima Island on a full-day private art tour by car, visiting the island’s most celebrated museums and architecture with comfort, efficiency, and expert pacing.

Located in the northern region of the Seto Inland Sea, Naoshima (直島) is a paradise for contemporary art, architecture and nature lovers.

Benesse Corporation, a company of learning materials in Okayama, purchased a southern part of the island and famed Japanese architect Tadao Ando was put in charge to supervise the development and went to work over the next two decades designing a hotel complex and museums. The Benesse Art Site Naoshima.

Throughout the day, private transport ensures a comfortable pace, flexibility, and maximum time inside each venue — ideal for guests who value depth, clarity, and cultural context.