This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.

Tour Itinerary

  • 1.09:03 Meet up @ Naoshima Miyanoura Port bus stop
  • 2.09:40~11:10 Benesse House Museum
  • 3.11:30~12:30 Lee Ufan Museum, Valley Gallery
  • 4.13:00 ~13:40 Lunch @ Chichu Art Museum Cafe
  • 5.13:40~15:00 Chichu Art Museum
  • 6.16:05~16:20 Naoshima Miyanoura Port outdoor art works
  • 7.16:30 Dismissal @ Naoshima Miyanoura Port Ferry Terminal Building

What Is a Private Naoshima and Inujima Art Island Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guest was a solo traveler visiting from Oceania. They were light on their feet and wonderfully responsive, which made guiding very easy. They had an active itinerary, planning to travel from Tokyo to Kurashiki, then Naoshima, then Inujima, then join a six-day walking tour at Ito Onsen in Shizuoka Prefecture, before heading to Haneda and returning to Oceania. They practice a Japanese martial art involving the sword and staff in Oceania (I am not familiar with the specific school), and their movements were crisp and precise. They were very attentive, which made guiding both easy and enjoyable. Since they were planning to go to Inujima the next day, and I thought the high-speed boat boarding area at Miyanoura Port on Naoshima might be hard to find, I took them there in person to explain before we parted, and they were very pleased.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1BusMiyanoura Port~Tsutsujiso100JPY
Section 2BusTsutsujiso~Miyanoura Port100JPY
Total200JPY

Hello. My name is Hisao Kaji. I was born in 1945. I was raised in Takamatsu City from 3 years old. So, I have been living in Takamatsu for around 75 years. I believe I know Takamatsu City and the Kagawa prefecture area very well. If you come to Takamatsu, Kagawa I think you can enjoy your tour with me. I started a Government Licensed Guide in 2019. So, I have been a licensed guide for about 5 years. My favorite destinations are Naoshima, Teshima, Ritsurin Garden, the top of Mt. Yashima and so on. I always show you an itinerary about one month before your tour date, and I will accept any questions, other favorite places you want to visit. Communicating with you, I would like to accommodate your request for your tour. I always listen to NPR on the internet to know how the world is moving and improve my English. I like conversation based upon it with my life. I stayed in the USA for 8 months for a Power Systems Engineering Course conducted by General Electric in New York State when I was 28 years old. I sometimes talk about my memory of those days with the guests. I am very happy to guide tourists because I can see the guests become happy and enjoy themselves when I am guiding better. Nothing is more wonderful than that. I welcome your visit to Takamatsu City and Kagawa Prefecture. I believe you will have a pleasant time through my guide.

Apr 19, 2026
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