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Benesse Art Site Naoshima
Benesse Art Site Naoshima

Naoshima 1-Day Relaxed Itinerary
(Benesse House Area)

This itinerary is recommended for first-time visitors to Naoshima who would like to explore the island at a relaxed pace. It focuses on the Benesse House area and its surrounding sites.

Duration
About 6 hours
Main modes of transportation
Town Bus・Free shuttle bus・Walking

Sites / Artworks

Valley Gallery

Lee Ufan Museum

Benesse House Museum

Benesse House Museum Outdoor Works

Naoshima Bath "I♥︎湯"

Routes

Ferry Arrival at Naoshima (Miyanoura)

Bus Stop Miyanoura Port

Travel Time 14 min (town bus)

Bus Stop Tsutsuji-so

Travel Time 5 min (free shuttle bus)

Bus Stop Lee Ufan Museum & Valley Gallery

Art facility Valley Gallery

Viewing time estimate: 30 minutes

  • Last admittance: 3:30 p.m.

Travel Time 2 min

Art facility Lee Ufan Museum

Viewing time estimate: 60 minutes

Travel Time 2 min (free shuttle bus)

Bus Stop Benesse House Museum

Travel Time 5 min

Art facility Benesse House Museum

Viewing time estimate: 90 minutes

Travel Time 10 min

Outdoor works Benesse House Museum Outdoor Works

Viewing time estimate: 30 minutes

Bus Stop Tsutsuji-so

Travel Time 14 min (town bus)

Bus Stop Miyanoura Port

Travel Time 3 min

Art & bathing facility Naoshima Bath "I♥︎湯"

Viewing/bathing time estimate: 60 minutes

Travel Time 3 min

Ferry Miyanoura Port

  • If you have time, you can walk around the port to see nearby artworks.