How much does it cost to stay at Benesse House?
The Benesse House is the top level accommodation on the island, and room rates start from around 30,000 yen per night.
How many rooms does Benesse House have?
65 guestrooms
There are 65 guestrooms across four buildings – called Museum, Park, Oval (sitting on a hilltop and accessed by a monorail) and Beach – each with different views and varying design but all in striking natural settings with sea views.
How long do you need in Naoshima?
As for how long to stay, while visiting Naoshima as a day trip is possible, it would be quite rushed – so we typically recommend spending at least one or two nights on the island.
Can you swim in Naoshima?
Can you swim in Naoshima? The answer is thankfully, yes. It’s not the most publicised attraction on the island but there is a designated sandy, swimming beach area. What’s more, the location of Gotanji Bathing Beach (琴反地海水浴場) is perfect.
How do you get from Tokyo to Naoshima?
There is no direct connection from Tokyo to Naoshima. However, you can take the train to Okayama, take the walk to Okayama Sta., take the bus to Uno Sta., take the walk to Uno, then take the ferry to Honmura.
Is Naoshima island worth visiting?
Naoshima is an island really worth visiting if you like modern art. There is really a lot of art to see and all quite close to each other as well. I really liked the Art House Project, great idea and project, and the Chicu Art Museum (great art in great architecture, still happy I have seen that).
How long does it take to walk around Naoshima?
How to get around Naoshima Island. Walking is absolutely doable for the one-day itinerary. But there’s a bit of walking. From Miyanoura Port to Chichu Art Museum is about 20 to 30 minutes depends on how fast you walk.
Is Naoshima worth visiting?
Can you drive to Naoshima?
Naoshima By Rental Car Miyanoura area has two car rental places (Ougiya Rent-a-cycle and Minshuku Fu-chan), and there is another in Honmura (Naoshima Rent-a-Car). Prices range from 6,600–8,000 for the day or 10,000 overnight. All cars must be reserved in advance by phone.
Can you do Naoshima and Teshima in one day?
I think if I’m lucky enough to go back, or if I were sending a friend, I’d recommend one full day devoted to Teshima and at least one day on Naoshima. You could really see more art and enjoy leisurely biking around the islands without stressing about ferry times.
How do you get around Naoshima island?
Naoshima has two public ferry ports: Miyanoura and Honmura. Most tourists enter Naoshima through Miyanoura Port on the island’s west coast. Miyanoura is served by ferries to/from Takamatsu, Uno and Inujima. The ferry terminal at Miyanoura Port serves as the information center and transportation hub of the island.