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

  • 1.07:30 Meet @ Hotel Takamatsu lobby
  • 2.08:12~09:02 Ferry from Takamatsu Port to Naoshima Miyanoura Port
  • 3.09:25~9:55 Yellow Pumpkin
  • 4.10:20~11:30 Chichu Art Museum
  • 5.11:45~12:30 Lee Ufan Museum, Valley Gallery
  • 6.12:45~13:15 Lunch @ Benesse House Museum Cafe
  • 7.13:15~14:50 Benesse House Museum and outdoor works
  • 8.15:15~15:50 Art House Project (Ishibashi, Gokaisho, Kadoya)
  • 9.16:05~16:40 Outdoor art works near Naoshima Miyanoura Port (Red Pumpkin)
  • 10.17:00~18:00 Ferry from Naoshima Miyanoura Port to Takamatsu Port
  • 11.18:00 Dismissal (Guests take a taxi to the hotel) @ Takamatsu Port

Title: What Is a Private Day Tour of Naoshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

The guests were visitors from North America. They had a cheerful and friendly disposition, and it was a pleasure to guide them. They were traveling around Japan, visiting Tokyo, Hakone, Hiroshima, Takamatsu, Naoshima, Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo again. In Kyoto, they were looking forward to attending a wedding. They mentioned that their home is located near a golf course and that golf balls sometimes fly onto their property. One of the guests is a fan of a well-known clothing brand, and it was interesting to see how widely that brand has spread across North America. Since they wanted to have Korean barbecue that evening, they asked me for a good place in Takamatsu, so I asked a friend who works at the tourist information office at Takamatsu Station and recommended a spot to them. I believe they were able to enjoy a full day on Naoshima.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1BusNaoshima Miyanoura Port~Tsutsujiso100JPY
Section 2BusTsutsujiso~Nokyo-mae100JPY
Section 3BusNokyo-mae~Naoshima Miyanoura Port100JPY
Section 4FerryTakamatsu Port~Naoshima Miyanoura Port990JPY
Total1,290JPY

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.

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