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Why visit Naoshima?

Naoshima is a small island in the Seto Inland Sea, in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Once a quiet fishing island, it has become one of the world's most famous destinations for contemporary art and architecture. It is reached by ferry from Uno port in Okayama Prefecture or from Takamatsu.

The Chichu Art Museum, designed by Tadao Ando and built mostly underground, displays works by Claude Monet, James Turrell and Walter De Maria in natural light. Benesse House combines a museum and hotel, with art placed indoors and along the coast. The Lee Ufan Museum and Ando Museum are also highlights. Yayoi Kusama's yellow and red pumpkin sculptures, by the sea, are the island's most photographed artworks. In the village of Honmura, the Art House Project turns old houses and a shrine into art installations. Neighbouring Teshima, home to the Teshima Art Museum, makes a great day trip, and the Setouchi Triennale art festival is held across the islands every three years.

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When to go to Naoshima

The best months for Naoshima are March, April, May, October and November. Highs then sit around 19°C, and a week here is expensive.

Jan
9°
low 1°
5 wet days
Feb
10°
low 2°
8 wet days
Mar
14°
low 6°
10 wet days
Apr
19°
low 10°
10 wet days
May
23°
low 15°
10 wet days
Jun
26°
low 19°
14 wet days
Jul
30°
low 24°
12 wet days
Aug
32°
low 25°
10 wet days
Sep
28°
low 22°
13 wet days
Oct
22°
low 15°
9 wet days
Nov
17°
low 9°
7 wet days
Dec
11°
low 4°
5 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Honmura, Kagawa. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Naoshima — common questions

When is the best time to visit Naoshima?

The best months for Naoshima are March, April, May, October and November. Highs then sit around 19°C, and a week here is expensive.

What is the weather like in Naoshima?

August is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 32°C. January is the coolest, around 9°C by day and 1°C at night. June is the wettest, with about 14 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Naoshima known for?

Naoshima is best known for culture, islands, romance and nature. The things people come for: Chichu Art Museum, Kusama pumpkins, Art House Project, island hopping to Teshima.

Who is Naoshima best suited to?

Naoshima works particularly well for couples, solo travellers and groups of friends. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Naoshima?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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