Places We Love: Naoshima
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Naoshima is a small island in the Japanese Inland Sea, which has become one of the most unique destinations for art lovers and travelers looking for one-of-a-kind experiences
Benesse House (Photo: Tadasu Yamamoto).
Just three decades ago Naoshima was a sleepy and relatively secluded island, but thanks in large part to an art-loving vision Japanese businessman, it has established itself as one of the world's most attractive art destinations.
Due reborn its location and the relative darkness is Naoshima missed usually by first-timers in Japan. Located just a short ferry ride from the mainland of Japan, the island has an atmosphere like nowhere else
In addition to its tiny traditional fishing villages -. Miyanoura and Honmura - you will find splendid modern art museums, impressive architecture of Tadao Ando , and funky galleries and cafes -.! see all in a relaxed atmosphere amid beautiful scenery
new best art destinations Japan What to see in Naoshima Naoshima houses several museums
and galleries, so we are the highlights.
No visit to Naoshima would without a stop at the magnificent completely be Chichu Art Museum . The Chichu Art Museum houses a small but fine collection of works by artists such as Claude Monet, James Turrell and Walter De Maria.
For most visitors, the main attraction on Chichu Art Museum is the stunning architecture of the museum itself, designed by renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. Most of the building is underground, and it was to let in an abundance of natural light designed to change the appearance of the image it is housed throughout the day.
Just down the road from Chichu Art Museum you will arrive at Naoshima other famous museum, Benesse House . Benesse House - which doubles as both a museum and exclusive hotel -. Also designed by Tadao Ando and is truly breathtaking
It houses works by an impressive collection of artists, including Hiroshi Sugimoto, Gerhard Richter, Shinro Ohtake, Richard Long, David Hockney and many more. It is an essential stop, even if you do not want to stay in Benesse House.
Another site not famous "Pumpkin" sculpture, Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama to be missed, the front of the Benesse is on a short pier house complex.
Since both Chichu Art Museum and Benesse house are relatively small, you may have time, more art to fit in a single day.
Chichu Art Museum (Photo: Fujitsuka Mitsumasa)
In addition to the Lee Ufan Museum It is strongly recommended the north to the small fishing port village Honmura heading - a short shuttle or bike away - where you will find the Art House Project.
, the Art House Project has made this charming small village to a modern art destination. The way houses are a collection of abandoned houses and shops - as well as a temple and a shrine -., The were converted to venues and art installations for artists from Japan and around the world
scattered the galleries and installations throughout the village , convenient to handle it, to make either on foot or by bicycle. Visits with coffee breaks run interspersing your gallery of charming little cafes by a mix of locals - as well as urban transplants from cities like Tokyo and Osaka - is a great way to experience this little island
After a whole day. Art, a fitting way to end the day with a soak in Naoshima is cheesy and wonderful Naoshima Bath "I ♥ YU" enjoy ( yu means hot water, or bath, Japanese).
The colorful bathhouse by Ohtake Shinro was designed, and a bathroom here is a truly unique opportunity to immerse yourself in art and in Japanese culture!
, remember to bring your own towel and soap (sometimes for sale at the bathhouse at the reception).
Naoshima Bath "I ♥ YU"
detour from Naoshima
If more than one or two days on Naoshima have, it is worthwhile side trip to nearby islands Teshima make and Inujima . Teshima and Inujima - both short ferry rides from Naoshima away - also part of the form is larger Benesse Art Site Naoshima
Teshima is home to Teshima Art Museum, Teshima Yokoo house and "Les Archives du. Cœur. "Inujima Inujima hosts Seirensho Art Museum, his own" Art House Project "and the sea Inujima Gallery.
Visiting Naoshima
During a day trip to Naoshima would be possible, it would be very rushed, so the best way Naoshima to visit at least one or two nights on the island spend.
most of the exhibits are closed on Mondays, so they make sure to take this into account when you plan your visit. make check even sure if you are traveling on a three-day weekend. More than three-day weekend, the exhibits usually open on Monday, but close on Tuesday.
accommodation is the best place to stay in Naoshima
, on Naoshima Iceland is Hotel Benesse House (which we featured in our article on Japan's best hotels)
as mentioned above, Benesse House -. designed by the architect Tadao Ando - doubles as both a luxury hotel and museum. It also has two excellent restaurants - one French and one Japanese -. And a rejuvenating Spa
Apart from Benesse House, Naoshima mainly offers budget-oriented accommodation - Traditional primarily minshuku (Japanese inn) some of them are rustic and charming, and others who simply basic are!
Getting to Naoshima
of Tokyo, Kyoto or Osaka, take the shinkansen (high speed train) to the west of Okayama City, home the famous Korakuen Garden.
In Okayama You'll change to a local train south to the port city of Uno heading. Having your own car from Okayama to Uno is also a good option. From Uno, it's just a short 20-minute ferry ride to Naoshima island Miyanoura port
Once on Naoshima to always fairly easy .:
- The guests of Benesse House have access to the hotel convenient shuttle bus which can to the main art sites of the island loops
- nonguests the local buses of the island (rare, but easy to use)
- another good way is to rent bicycles, and because the island is quite hilly, motorized bicycles available for rent.
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