The concept of developing Naoshima as an art centre is quite brilliant, It's a beautiful island in the unforgettable Inland Sea and many residents are very friendly. However, it seems like the elabor… Full review by Moritz73
Aug 19, 2024
I would advise anyone to avoid all of naoshima unless you enjoy pretention, inconvenient hours like closing for an hour in the middle of the day? We walked in the heat 40 minutes only to arrive an ho… Full review by ytnyc
Jun 14, 2024
One of the best museums I’ve ever been and truly the highlight of Naoshima. Tadao Ando architecture blends perfectly and intentionally with unique displays. From Impressionism to light displays, this… Full review by 149guilleb
Do you have to go through total darkness for any of the exhibits, particularly Open Field? Asking for someone who has a phobia of total darkness... thanks!
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Only in one of the Art Project Houses there is total darkness, but you will be told beforehand. Everywhere else there's lots of natural light :-) In one of the rooms at Chichu, there's a …
Only in one of the Art Project Houses there is total darkness, but you will be told beforehand. Everywhere else there's lots of natural light :-) In one of the rooms at Chichu, there's a special coloured lighting, but you will also be told that beforehand.
Is the cafe and store accessible only with admission?
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The cafe and shop at the car park is quite basic. The ones inside are much nicer with wider variety of things to buy and see. The staff at both is great.
Is this museum open in late December through the new year? Was planning to come to Naoshima when many of Japan’s other museums are closed during the year-end holidays.
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Sorry, but I have no idea. I'd try to look it up on their website, or phone: Tel. +81-(0)87-892-3755 Best of luck!
It doesn't look like we can't squeeze in a night on Naoshima or near, like Kurashiki. Is it at all worth it to take a day trip to the island from Kyoto? Thank you all
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