Full Day Tour to Naoshima Art House Project Benesse House Museum

This one-day tour will take you to the charming Naoshima, the island of Art!
Using our luxury bus service is the most convenient way to reach the destination without the need to transfer between different transportation on and around the island. All you need to do is get on the bus, and you will be comfortably transported from Shin-Kobe to Naoshima, and around the island itself (except in areas not specified).
・Do not worry about changing transportation!
・Enjoy both the destination AND the journey inside our luxury bus with airline first class-like service!
・Explore the House Project and Benesse House Museum at your speed.
・Receive English support and assistance inside the bus (our attendants will not accompany you inside the museums).
・The admission tickets to the museums will be bought by our attendants and given to you before your free time.

A Word about the Bus
Yui Prima Olivia is a unique luxury bus in all of Japan!
Check out more details in the ‘more info’ section!

After arriving at Uno Port, the bus will board the ferry to Naoshima and take you directly to the bus parking area near the House Project.
Here, you will have around 90 minutes to explore the art sites on your own, all of which are reachable walking from the bus location.
The House Project in Naoshima consists of seven houses that have been transformed into art installations by different artists and are scattered around the Honmura district of the island.
Each house offers a unique experience, blending contemporary art with the traditional architecture of the old houses.
Make sure to return to the bus parking by 14:30.

Enjoy one hour of free time inside the Benesse Art Museum. Experience the fusion of the museum with the surrounding nature and the works of renowned artists like Yayoi Kusama and Andy Warhol.
Make sure to return to the meeting point by 15:10.

You will be able to enjoy the beautiful view of the famous Yellow Pumpkin from the bus and take pictures with the Seto Inland Sea in the background.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• We recommend arriving 10 minutes before departure at the meeting point in Shin-Kobe Station.
• Please be aware that if you are late for the tour start time, you will not be able to join the tour mid-way.
• We do not supply any extra pick up & drop off service.
• The vehicle used is a luxury bus designed by the famous industrial designer Eiji Mitooka. The interior is made of wood materials, to recreate the essence of Japanese harmony and aesthetics.
• Our bus has 21 seats.The seat pitch, which is the distance from your seat to the one in front of you, is 50 centimeters (approximately 19.7 inches).
• Selected skilled bus driver.
• English-speaking service attendant on board.
• Important Note: We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 21 years old and above. Minor travelers below 21 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
• Please note that the total duration of the trip includes the travel time.
• Please be aware that the return time is an estimate and may vary depending on traffic conditions along the way.
• Our attendants will accompany travelers in purchasing and handing out the tickets. Afterwards, travelers will be free to roam around freely in the Art House Project.
• Foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated in the trunk of the bus.
• For security reasons, only passengers who are able to walk up the bus stairs and to their seats autonomously can participate in the tour.
• Please note that only one large luggage (20-23 kg) per person can be stored in the bus trunk. You may carry your small bags with you to your seat.
• Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.

• Full Day Tour to Naoshima Art House Project Benesse House Museum
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• Selected Local Japanese Sake (only on board)
• Spacious bus
• USB plugs on board
• Benesse House Museum Admission Ticket
• Amenities
• Ferry’s Ticket
• Art House Project Admission Ticket
• A blanket per person (upon request)
• English speaking service attendant inside the bus (they will not accompany you inside the museums)

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• English Guide outside the bus
• Chichu Art Museum Admission Ticket (not included in the itinerary)

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• This Tour is Provided by LIMON and Yui Olivia.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Tokyo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.