Naoshima
直島 · Naoshima, Kagawa
An art island in the Seto Inland Sea: Tadao Andō's architecture, Monet's water lilies at the Chichu Art Museum, and light on the sea.
Antes de ir · Know before you go
- Photography is banned in many parts of the museums
- don't enter houses that aren't open
- don't make noise or litter in residential areas
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Stories & people
Historias y personajes
Historia
An education company turned a small island into a museum
Since the late 1980s, the Okayama-based Benesse has led the creation of museums and art projects on Naoshima. Tadao Andō designed Benesse House, both museum and hotel, and the Chichu Art Museum, buried underground and lit by natural light, which holds works by only three artists: Claude Monet, James Turrell and Walter De Maria.
Fuente: Wikipedia: Naoshima
Culture
Cultura y costumbres
Contexto cultural
Since the late 1980s, Benesse has led the building of museums and art projects on Naoshima. Tadao Andō designed Benesse House, which is both museum and hotel, and the Chichu Art Museum, buried underground, with installations by James Turrell and Walter De Maria and paintings by Monet.
Costumbres locales
- Get around the island by bicycle or town bus
- the Chichu Art Museum and others require timed entry booking
Religión y creencias
- The island's 'Art House Project' turns old houses, a temple and a shrine into art spaces
- respect the original religious sites when visiting.
Etiquette
Normas y tabúes
No lo haga DON'T
- Photography is banned in many parts of the museums
- don't enter houses that aren't open
- don't make noise or litter in residential areas
Lo que aprecian los locales DO
- Islanders appreciate visitors who explore quietly and don't disturb residents
- the Art House Project works are in the village itself, so speak softly when passing homes.
Plan your visit
Información práctica
| Tiempo recomendado | 1 day |
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Consejos de viaje
- Take a ferry from Uno Port in Okayama or from Takamatsu
- book museums in advance online
- most facilities close on Mondays, so check before you go
Photos
Fotos
663highland · CC BY 2.5
663highland · CC BY 2.5
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