Serendipity Tour in Naoshima
-Tranquil stay in Benesse House Oval with extraordinary art experience-
Benesse Art Site Naoshima has been creating a place with works of art in the Seto Inland Sea landscape over three decades. Through contacts with art, nature, architecture, sceneries and inhabitants of the region, we seek to inspire visitors to reflect on the meaning of Benesse's motto Well Being. This is a special 1 night 2 days tour that immerses you in art experience, harmonized with TADAO ANDO's architecture and pristine nature of Naoshima, from land, sea, and sky.
| Price （Tax included） |
¥1,500,000 per person |
| Date | Valid for departures on: 7 February 2024 13 February 2024 21 February 2024 1 night 2 days |
| Destination | Naoshima, Kagawa |
| Departure point | Kansai International Airport, Osaka |
| Number of participants | 2 - 4 persons (limited to 1 group) |
| Tour guide | Tour conductor is not with the tour, but the private concierge of Benesse Art Site Naoshima is accompanying the tour. |
| Application deadline | 20 days before the date of the first day of the trip |
| Precautions for participation |
Please note that the itinerary and arrangements are subject to change due to safety reasons such as helicopter or ship cancellations. |
- Price
（Tax included） - ¥1,500,000 per person
*Same price for all guests.
*Children under the age of 6 are unable to participate in this tour.
*Transfers as specified, meals that are specified, entrance fees while touring, private English-speaking guide are included.
- Date
- Departures on 7, 13, 21 February 2024
2 days and 1 night
- Destination
- Naoshima, Kagawa
- Departure point
- Kansai International Airport, Osaka
- Number of participants
- 2 - 4 persons (limited to 1 group)
- Tour guide
- Tour conductor is not with the tour, but the private concierge of Benesse Art Site Naoshima is accompanying the tour.
- Application deadline
- 20 days before the date of the first day of the trip
- Precautions for participation
-
Please note that the itinerary and arrangements are subject to change due to safety reasons such as helicopter or ship cancellations.
Recommended for whom
・are interested in deepen the understanding of Benesse Art Site Naoshima of its relations with nature, architecture, and art with the special movie
・want to discover the beauty of Seto Inland Islands in different level of viewpoints from the sky and sea with helicopter and cruising
・are in search of rich gastronomic experience of Naoshima by local seafoods accompanied with the interaction with the local community
・want to immerse yourself into exclusive Early Opening at Chichu Art Museum arranged for a private visit to maximize your experience in the morning
・are willing for private concierge of guide and assistance for entire stay from arrival to departure
Highlights
Enjoy the Scenery of the Seto Inland Sea from a New Perspective
1 hour air trip from Kansai International Airport to Naoshima Island. Enjoy the beauty of the Setouchi archipelago from the sky in a two-engine helicopter. A cruise ship trip is also included for enjoying both sky and sea views that are unique to that day.
Chuchu Art Museum; Private Opening in the Morning
Works by Claude Monet, James Turrell, and Walter de Maria are permanently installed in the building designed by Tadao Ando. This tour offers a special private opening of the museum, allowing visitors to view the works and space surrounded by the serene morning light in a private setting.
(Photo: FUJITSUKA Mitsumasa)
Staying at Benesse House Oval Suite
Located on a hilltop a short monorail ride from the museum, Benesse House Oval Suite is a fusion of Ando's architecture and the natural beauty of the Seto Inland Sea, with only six rooms. The Oval Suite where you will stay on this tour is a special room with a view of the Seto Inland Sea from the large floor-to-ceiling openings in the room, and the artist created drawings on the walls.
Fusion of Local Food and Art
For dinner on the first day, enjoy a special French course meal by our chef especially for this tour, and for lunch on the second day, enjoy fresh fish directly from the fishermen and vegetables from the island at a local restaurant run by the islanders.
Tour Itinerary
Reservation
Please visit the following website to apply. We will check the availability of the reservation and contact you again.
