Naoshima Art Island in 1 Day Tour — Guide Kaji

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

The tour was for a group of guests visiting from North America, one of whom is originally from Japan and speaks both Japanese and English, which allowed them to help guide the others around Japan. Some of the guests, now retired, keep homes in different regions of North America and move seasonally between them. The group had not traveled around western Japan before, and this was their first visit to Naoshima, which had been recommended to them by word of mouth from an acquaintance. Their trip covered Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Naoshima, and Hiroshima before returning home, for a stay of about two weeks in Japan.

The guests shared some amusing stories during the day, including one about spotting a well-known public figure near a golf course during lunch, told with plenty of good humor. One of the guests especially enjoyed telling jokes, and it made for an enjoyable atmosphere throughout the day.

At the guests' request, we took a high-speed passenger ferry so they could have a relaxed start to the morning, and we used a taxi on the island for part of the route to avoid waiting for the bus. Unfortunately, the Benesse House Museum was closed for maintenance this time, but we were able to have lunch at the upscale Benesse House Terrace Restaurant, which is not usually open, and the guests were very pleased with it. I believe they thoroughly enjoyed their full day on Naoshima.

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Tour Report by Kaji

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.