Naoshima Art Island

The Seto Inland Sea area with its gentle multi-island seascape. Tourism combining nature and art — from cycling the Shimanami Kaido to the Setouchi Triennale — has drawn increasing attention. The islands are sometimes called 'Japan's Aegean Sea' for their beautiful waters.

An art island in the Seto Inland Sea in Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture. Centered on the Benesse Art Site, contemporary art is scattered across the island, including Tadao Ando's Chichu Art Museum and Yayoi Kusama's yellow pumpkin. As a core island of the Setouchi Triennale, it demonstrated a new 'art × island' tourism model to the world.

An art museum island in the Seto Inland Sea off Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture. Internationally renowned contemporary art museums including Benesse House and Lee Ufan Museum. Architecturally designed by Tadao Ando. A major venue for the Setouchi International Art Festival. Attracts over 500,000 visitors annually, a pilgrimage site for art enthusiasts. Symbolizes Japan's contemporary art success and art island development.

The Seto Inland Sea area with its gentle multi-island seascape. Tourism combining nature and art — from cycling the Shimanami Kaido to the Setouchi Triennale — has drawn increasing attention. The islands are sometimes called 'Japan's Aegean Sea' for their beautiful waters.

A 60km sea route connecting Onomichi in Hiroshima and Imabari in Ehime. World-famous as a cycling road crossing islands of the Seto Inland Sea via bridges, it was selected by CNN as one of the world's most incredible cycling routes.

An island in the Seto Inland Sea near Takamatsu, Kagawa. Features architecture by Tadao Ando and art by Yayoi Kusama scattered throughout. Museums, outdoor sculptures, and art installations create an experience where the entire island functions as a museum. Approximately 800,000 visitors annually, internationally recognized as a contemporary art destination.

An art facility using the entire island of Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, as a canvas. Features international contemporary art museums and outdoor art installations. Also preserves traditional culture through the indigo crafts museum, embodying fusion of art and regional culture. Attracting approximately 800,000 visitors annually, representing Japan's premier cultural tourism destination.

An international center for contemporary art located in Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture. The Benesse Art Museum was established in 1992, followed by several art museums and facilities. Particularly renowned are the Chichu Art Museum and the House Project designed by architect Tadao Ando. Attracting approximately 500,000 art enthusiasts annually, it exemplifies 21st-century art tourism in Japan.