Naoshima Island Bus Tour from Kyoto Osaka Hiroshima Okayama

Duration11h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

IMPORTANT NOTICE: OPTIONAL VISIT TO CHICHU ART MUSEUM
・Free time is available in the Benesse Area from 1:00 PM to 3:25 PM (includes Benesse House Museum, Valley Gallery, and time for lunch at your own expense).
・Chichu Art Museum tickets are NOT included in this tour.
・If you wish to visit during free time, please book online in advance via the official website.
・Recommended Entry Slot: 14:30

Escape to Naoshima, Japan’s world-renowned art island, on an all-in-one guided tour! Designed for seamless travel, this tour includes round-trip Shinkansen tickets for guests departing from Kyoto, Osaka, or Hiroshima, as well as a direct join option from Okayama.

Once on the island, travel in total comfort aboard our chartered bus, allowing you to maximize your time. Marvel at Yayoi Kusama’s iconic Yellow and Red Pumpkins, visit world-class galleries like the Benesse House Museum and Valley Gallery, and stroll through the charming historic streets of the Honmura area.

Options

From Kyoto Shinkansen Incl

From Kyoto Station

From Hiroshima Shinkansen Incl

From Hiroshima Station

From Okayama

From Okayama Station

From Osaka Shinkansen Incl

From Shin-Osaka Station

What's included

Round-trip Shinkansen tickets (Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima departure plans only)
English-speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Round-trip ferry tickets between Uno Port and Naoshima
Entrance fee for Benesse House Museum and Valley Gallery

Lunch
Admission fee for Art House Project (Single-site ticket: 700 JPY to be paid on-site)
Admission fee for Chichu Art Museum
Admission fee for Naoshima New Museum of Art

What to expect

40m

Stroll through a charming seaside village filled with traditional wooden houses and narrow, picturesque alleys.
In this area, you will find the Art House Project—a unique initiative transforming vacant traditional houses and temples into art spaces—as well as the newly opened Naoshima New Museum of Art. Please note that admission tickets to these sites are not included in the tour price.
If you wish to explore inside these spaces, tickets can be purchased online on the day of the tour by creating an official Benesse account in advance (please note that certain sites require advance reservation).

Operating hours for Art House Project sites:
Haisha, Kadoya, Ishibashi: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Go'o Shrine, Gokaisho: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Benesse House Museum
2h 50m · Admission ticket included

Discover an extraordinary fusion of world-class contemporary art and beautiful coastal nature.
Enjoy included entry to inspiring indoor and outdoor museum exhibits seamlessly integrated into the natural seaside landscape at Benesse House Museum and Valley Gallery. During your stay in this area, you will also have free time to enjoy lunch at the museum cafe at your own expense.

For guests wishing to visit the Chichu Art Museum independently during free time, please see the Important Notice above.
Yellow Pumpkin
Pass by

Yayoi Kusama's world-famous yellow polka-dot pumpkin sculpture sitting right by the ocean.
Pass by

A modern gallery designed by Tadao Ando, housing mirrored spheres set against the surrounding nature.
25m

Spend 25 minutes around Miyanoura Port to visit Red Pumpkin, Naoshima Pavilion, and Sea Station 'Naoshima'.

An interactive sculpture by Yayoi Kusama where visitors can step inside and view the ocean through its dots.
Naoshima Pavillion
Pass by

A geometric white mesh structure resembling a floating island.
Umi no Eki Naoshima
Pass by

A modern, stylish ferry terminal housing local souvenir shops and cafes. A great spot to shop for gifts and relax by the sea.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

JR Okayama Station - Shinkansen Gate (East Exit, 2nd Floor)

Meeting point

Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit gate 2nd floor (NORTH EXIT)

Meeting point

JR Shin-Osaka Station - Shinkansen Central gate 3rd Floor

Meeting point

JR Kyoto Station - Shinkansen Tracks 2nd floor (Central Entrance)

End point

JR Okayama Station - Shinkansen Gate (East Exit, 2nd Floor)

End point

Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit gate 2nd floor (NORTH EXIT)

End point

JR Shin-Osaka Station - Shinkansen Central gate 3rd Floor

End point

JR Kyoto Station - Shinkansen Tracks 2nd floor (Central Entrance)

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is not a private tour, you will enjoy the tour with other guests together.
We might cancel the tour if we do not have at least 20 participants by 2 weeks before the scheduled departure.
Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
IMPORTANT: The bus will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.
The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
Due to traffic or other reasons, the duration of visits at each destination may be shortened, and arrival times may be delayed.
Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.
Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
We can accommodate your luggage and keep it in the bus luggage compartment during the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.