A ferry ride away from Kagawa, Naoshima is a charming and characterful island with many attractions to capture your attention. Art fans will particularly feel at home at Naoshima as it showcases various art museums that immerse visitors in quirky and intriguing artworks. In fact, it is so well known as an aesthetic destination that it was leveraged as the official site for the Setouchi Triennale modern art festival in 2016.

And it is not just the artworks that take your breath away here. The museums ingeniously leverage Naoshima’s surroundings, synthesizing the best of nature and art. The Lee Ufan Museum employs natural sunlight to illuminate its artistic works, so it's fascinating how the same exhibit evokes a different feel at different times of the day due to the intensity of sunlight. On the other hand, the Benesse House Museum features sculptures along the sandy beach.

Not to be outdone is the Art House Project as dilapidated and abandoned buildings were repurposed and given a new lease of life by creative artists. Now, they attract eyeballs as vibrant art installations!

Lose yourself to the healing power of Naoshima Island. Aside from admiring these artistic masterpieces, you can sit down at the beach and listen to the waves overlapping the shore. Or rent a bicycle so that you can cycle around Naoshima and take in the soul-soothing views. Either way, feel your worries melt away.