Gold-Guide recommends this tour to fully enjoy Naoshima, the Naoshima of art!

• Table of Contents
• Naoshima 1-Day Tour (Flexible Itinerary on Museum Clusure Days)
• Guide's Recommended Points
• My Details
• Self-Introduction
• Detailed information about Mie

Naoshima 1-Day Tour (Flexible Itinerary on Museum Clusure Days)

We'll meet near Okayama Station and take a ferry from Uno Port to Naoshima. We'll primarily travel by bus on the island, efficiently viewing the scattered art installations. At the Chichu Art Museum, designed by Tadao Ando, ​​we'll experience works by Monet, De Maria, James Turrell, and others in harmony with light and space. Next, we'll enjoy exhibitions at the Valley Gallery and Benesse House Museum, where the Setouchi landscape and contemporary art are seamlessly integrated. If time permits, we'll also stop by the red pumpkin at Miyanoura Port. We'll flexibly adjust the itinerary to accommodate museum closures and other circumstances.

*Itinerary

08:00 Meet at a hotel near JR Okayama Station or JR Okayama Station → Take a taxi to Uno Port

09:22 Departure from Uno Port → Ferry to Naoshima

09:42 Arrive at Naoshima/Miyanoura Port → Take a bus to Tsutsuji-so.

11:45 Chichu Art Museum (visit) *Closed on Mondays (or Tuesdays if Monday is a public holiday) *Advance booking of time-specific tickets for "11:45 or later" is recommended on the official website.

12:30 Lunch at the underground cafe (additional charge applies)

13:15 Valley Gallery (visit)

13:35 Benesse House Museum (visit) *Advance ticket reservations recommended via the official website → Take a bus to Miyanoura Port

16:00 Miyanoura Port (If time permits, stop by the Red Pumpkin shop)

16:35 Depart from Miyanoura Port → Take a ferry to Uno Port

16:55 Arrive at Uno Port → Take a taxi to JR Okayama Station

18:00 Disbandment at a hotel near JR Okayama Station or JR Okayama Station. *If you wish to be dropped off at a different location within Okayama City, please consult with your guide.

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Guide's Recommended Points

Naoshima's artworks are scattered Naoshima, so balancing travel and viewing is key to a satisfying experience. We will guide you on the optimal route. The Chichu Art Museum operates on a reservation system, so we will clearly explain how to make a reservation and how to move around on the day of your visit in advance. Ando's architecture changes depending on "what you look at," so we will briefly explain the points of interest for viewing. Outdoor artworks change their appearance depending on the weather, so we will adjust photography and stay times accordingly. We will prioritize a flow that minimizes waiting times, taking into account ferry and bus schedules. In case of closures or overcrowding, we will suggest alternative options (other facilities or areas) to ensure that the quality of your experience is not diminished.

My Details

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Self-Introduction

Hi, this is Mie, a professional tour guide in Hiroshima.

Born and raised in Hiroshima, I've been seeing this city's change and development, and I have many stories to share with you not only from the guidebooks.

I am a nature lover, traveling inside and outside of Japan mainly for mountain climbing and taking photos of nature.

Since I majored in Japanese literature and history in college, I have deep knowledge of Japanese culture, history, religion, and architecture.

Working as a professional tour guide, interpreter, and training coordinator for some international institutions to support foreign students and researchers in Japanese universities, I love to meet many people worldwide.

I am looking forward to seeing you soon!!

Detailed information about Mie

Guide Experience：10 Years or more

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Languages: English

Qualifications: National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter : EN00241

Certified Itinerary Control Manager, Eiken Test in Practical English Proficiency Grade 1 (CFER C1 equivalent), TOEIC 900 or above

Expertise:Shrine/Temple,World Heritage,Architecture,Japanese History,Traditional Culture

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