Naoshima

Naoshima is a small island in the Seto Inland Sea that has been transformed into one of the world's most unique art destinations. The island hosts several world-class museums designed by architect Tadao Ando, including the Chichu Art Museum, which houses works by Claude Monet, Walter De Maria, and James Turrell in underground galleries lit by natural light. The Benesse House Museum combines a hotel with a gallery. The Art House Project turns abandoned houses in the village of Honmura into permanent art installations. Yayoi Kusama's yellow pumpkin sculpture on a pier has become an icon of the island. Naoshima is a main venue for the Setouchi Triennale art festival. The island is accessible by ferry from Takamatsu Port in about 50 minutes or from Uno Port in Okayama in about 20 minutes.