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Tour Itinerary

  • 1.07:30 Meet @ Hotel Takamatsu lobby
  • 2.08:12~09:02 Ferry from Takamatsu Port to Naoshima Miyanoura Port
  • 3.10:00~11:00 Chichu Art Museum
  • 4.11:20~12:00 Lee Ufan Museum, Valley Gallery
  • 5.12:20~14:20 Benesse House Museum and outdoor works (including Yellow Pumpkin), Lunch @ Benesse House Museum Cafe
  • 6.14:40~16:10 Art House Project (Kadoya, Minamidera, Ishibashi, Haisha, Gokaisho)
  • 7.17:00~18:00 Ferry from Naoshima Miyanoura Port to Takamatsu Port
  • 8. 18:00 Disband @ Takamatsu Port

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

I guided a group visiting from North America. One of the guests was carrying a large, heavy camera and was frequently taking photos, occasionally changing lenses. From time to time they stepped away from my explanations to capture various artistic shots and shared them with me. The guests had a bright and cheerful disposition. On this trip, they were traveling from Tokyo to Kanazawa, Kyoto, Nara, Takamatsu (Naoshima), Hiroshima, Osaka, Hakone, and back to Tokyo. I was very grateful that they specifically chose to include Naoshima in their itinerary. The weather was lovely, and I believe the guests thoroughly enjoyed their time on Naoshima.

Transportation cost per person

No.TransportationRouteFare
Section 1BusMiyanoura Port~Tsutsujiso100JPY
Section 2BusTsutsujiso~Nokyo-mae100JPY
Section 3BusNokyo-mae~Miyanoura Port100JPY
Total300JPY

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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