To Our Esteemed Guests Visiting During Golden Week
(April 27th - May 7th, 2024)
Photo: Takumi Kondo
During Golden Week, Naoshima, Teshima, and Inujima are expected to be more crowded than usual. Please plan your island excursion well in advance. Also, please be aware that amenities such as places to buy drinks, rest areas, and medical facilities are limited on the islands, so please take adequate precautions against heatstroke.
Online Ticket Purchase
In order to alleviate congestion on the islands and waiting times to enter the facilities, as well as to optimize the viewing environment, some art facilities at Benesse Art Site Naoshima have implemented a reservation system requiring online tickets.During the Golden Week period, online tickets are expected to sell out.When tickets are sold out, visitors without pre-purchased tickets will not be allowed to enter the facilities. If you plan to visit during this period, we kindly request that you purchase your online tickets in advance.
Chichu Art Museum（Naoshima）
Online tickets are available for specific dates and times in 15-minute timeslots..
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Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery:Time Corridors（Naoshima）
Online tickets are available for specific dates and times in 30-minute timeslots.
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Art House Project "Kinza"（Naoshima）
Only one person may enter the museum at a time and view the exhibit for 15 minutes.
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Teshima Art Museum（Teshima）
Online tickets are available for specific dates and times in 15-minute timeslots.
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Notice of Change of Opening Hours of Art Facilities
During the Golden Week holiday period from Saturday, April 27th to Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, the opening hours of the following art facilities will be earlier than usual.For detailed information on the opening hours of each facility during this period, please refer to the Open Days Calendar.
| Art Facilities | Opening Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| Naoshima Period: April 28 - May 6 *Closed Days: April 30 |
Chichu Art Museum | 9:00 a.m.～6:00 p.m.(Last admittance 5:00 p.m.) |
| Art House Project | 9:30 a.m.～4:30 p.m.("Minamidera" Last admittance 4:15 p.m.) | |
| ANDO MUSEUM | 9:30 a.m.～4:30 p.m.(Last admittance 4:00 p.m.) | |
| Teshima Period: April 28 - May 7 *Closed Days: May 1 |
Teshima Art Museum Les Archives du Cœur Teshima Yokoo House |
9:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.(Last admittance 4:30 p.m.) |
- 【Naoshima】
〔Period: April 28 - May 6 *Closed Days: April 30〕 - ・Chichu Art Museum 9:00 a.m.～6:00 p.m.(Last admittance 5:00 p.m.)
- ・Art House Project 9:30 a.m.～4:30 p.m.("Minamidera" Last admittance 4:15 p.m.)
- ・ANDO MUSEUM 9:30 a.m.～4:30 p.m.(Last admittance 4:00 p.m.)
- 【Teshima】
〔Period: April 28 - May 7 *Closed Days: May 1〕 - ・Teshima Art Museum 9:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.(Last admittance 4:30 p.m.)
- ・Les Archives du Coeur 9:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.(Last admittance 4:30 p.m.)）
- ・Teshima Yokoo House 9:00 a.m.～5:00 p.m.(Last admittance 4:30 p.m.)
About Island Excursions
- ・Town buses and shuttle buses operate routes to Naoshima and Teshima. In the event of the bus reaching full capacity, boarding may not be possible.Please note that island residents will also utilize these transportation services.
- ・During the period, Naoshima and Teshima are expected to be crowded. Please be aware that buses and regular ferries may also reach full capacity. We kindly ask you to plan your travels with extra time to spare.
- ・ There is a limited number of restaurants on Teshima. As the island is expected to be crowded during the event period, we recommend preparing refreshments in advance before visiting the island.
- ・Bicycle rental and rental cars are available on both Naoshima and Teshima islands. Due to limited availability, we suggest making inquiries in advance. Please note that bicycle rentals may be suspended during rainy conditions. Additionally, there have been traffic accidents involving visitors in recent years. We urge all visitors to adhere to traffic regulations while exploring the islands.
"Naoshima Travel Information Site"- Town-Naoshima Tourism Association official site
Bicycle, Motorcycle, and Car Rental｜Teshima Tourism Navi
- ・Inujima can only be accessed on foot. Please wear comfortable attire suitable for walking.
Golden Week Programs and Special Openings
Photo: Yoshikazu Inoue
Naoshima Bath "I♥湯" Special Bathroom Viewing Program
Naoshima Bath "I♥湯" by artist Shinro Ohtake is an art facility where visitors can actually bathe in. During the Golden Week holidays, we will be offering a special viewing program, allowing visitors to exclusively view both the men's and women's bathhouses.Please note that photography inside the facility is exclusively permitted during the program for personal use only.
For more information
Viewing Dates:April 27 (Sat.) - 29 (Mon.) and May 1 (Wed.) - 6 (Mon.), 2024
Viewing Times:1:00 p.m.～3:50 p.m.*Only baths are available from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Admission Fees 660 JPY * Children aged 15 and under: JPY 310 (free entry for children aged 3 and under)
Photo by Shinkenchiku-sha
The Naoshima Plan "The Water"
Having found not only in the beauty of the "moving materials" itself, but also in the community where it is carefully handed over to neighboring houses, Sambuichi emerged the beauty of the two through the renovation of the old house.
For more information
Open: April 26(Fri)-April 29(Mon), and May 1(Wed) -May 6 (Mon) 2024
Opening Hours: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Photo: Tadasu Yamamoto
Setouchi" "Archive/Miyanoura Gallery 6
Setouchi" "Archive is a project launched in September 2019 that is based at Miyanoura Gallery 6. This project by artist Motoyuki Shitamichi features the research, collection, and exhibition of materials related to the landscape, culture, folklore, and history of the Seto Inland Sea area.
For more information
Open: April 27 (Sat.) - 29 (Mon.) and May 3 (Fri.) - 5 (Sun.), 2024
Opening Hours：1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (last admission at 4:30 PM)
Admission Fees：520 yen *Free for children under 15 years old
We look forward to your visit.
