Naoshima Day Trip from Takamatsu: A Romantic Art Island Adventure

Naoshima is the first stop on our island-hopping journey from Takamatsu, known for its famous Yayoi Kusama pumpkin and numerous art museums. Here's a detailed itinerary: 1️⃣ 8:12-9:02 Takamatsu to Naoshima (990 yen round trip, purchase tickets in advance at the automatic ticket machine next to the slow ferry ticket window, queue up after buying, and enjoy breakfast at the observation seats on the second floor). 2️⃣ 9:10 [Red Pumpkin] You can see Yayoi Kusama's Red Pumpkin as soon as you disembark at the pier. 3️⃣ 9:20 Rent an electric bicycle (we pre-booked at a nearby bicycle shop on Google Maps, and got the bike quickly). 4️⃣ 10:15 [Chichu Art Museum] (book your time on the official website in advance, arrive five minutes early, ticket price 2100 yen). No photography is allowed inside, but you can take photos outside, perfect for an immersive experience. 5️⃣ 12:00 [Time Corridor] (book in advance on the official website, ticket price 1500 yen). Hiroshi Sugimoto's Time Corridor is not only an art exhibition hall but also has a restaurant next door where you can rest, have tea, and enjoy snacks included in the ticket. 6️⃣ 13:00 [Yellow Pumpkin] Located by the sea at the entrance of the Time Corridor. 7️⃣ 13:15 [Seaside Shrine] There is a beautiful seaside shrine near the entrance of the Time Corridor and Yellow Pumpkin! 8️⃣ 13:30 [Chuo Cafe] After leaving the Time Corridor, head north to Chuo Cafe for a meal. The rural Japanese setting instantly transports you into an anime! We ordered curry omelet rice and a small cake, which were delicious! (Open 11:30-15:00, 17:30-21:00, closed on Tuesdays). 9️⃣ 14:30 Ride back to the port. It's particularly sunny at this time, so consider staying indoors at another cafe or visiting a museum. 🔟 17:00 Slow ferry back to Takamatsu. *Naoshima has many museums; due to the intense sun, we chose a few to visit, but there are others worth seeing: Ando Museum (520 yen), Lee Ufan Museum (1050 yen, many outdoor installations), Benesse House (1300 yen, hotel and museum). #TakamatsuJapan #SetoInlandSea #Naoshima #NaoshimaPumpkin #NaoshimaDayTrip #TakamatsuIslandHopping #ChichuArtMuseum #HiroshiSugimotoTimeCorridor #YayoiKusamaPumpkin #TakamatsuGuide #JapanTakamatsuGuide #JapanSummer #JapanSeaView #JapanTravelGuide