Curating Naoshima.
"NaoshimaTravel.com is a privately owned resource dedicated to the intersection of contemporary art and minimalist architecture."
Launched in 2025, Naoshima Travel is a strictly independent digital publication. We view Naoshima not simply as a tourist destination, but as a living canvas. Our mission is to provide travelers with the logistical clarity needed to navigate museum bookings while offering the cultural depth required to appreciate the vision of Tadao Ando.
We are not associated with, funded by, or representative of the Japanese government, any municipal tourism boards, or Benesse Holdings, Inc. This independence ensures that our curation of the Art House Project and the island's rural heritage remains objective and focused on the traveler's experience.
As part of our global Heritage Travel Network, this site serves as a definitive resource for those who believe that travel is an act of curation and that Naoshima is its greatest gallery.