I visited Naoshima last March 26 2025. The Chichu Art Museum designed by Tadao Ando was one of my priority destinations. It can be accessed by the Benesse shuttle bus, by bicycle or thru walking. It is located along side a hill. The atructure is embedded perfectly into the surrounding nature. They have a very strict no photographs and videos inside the art spaces. It is by far one of the most beautiful museum experiences ive ever had. The Monet Waterlilies with the perfectly cut white mosaic tiles around together with the daylight is very beautiful. Walter Di Maria's Granite garden and the Granite Sphere was a very mysterious experience. Finally the James Turrel Sky window space along with the purple rectangle was very fun. If you love art, i highly recommend visiting this in very good sunny weather.

Wow – an extraordinary place. The museum is a masterpiece of architecture, with a perfect play of space, natural and artificial light, and materiality. Every corner feels carefully crafted to create a unique spatial and emotional experience. The attention to detail is incredible – the precision of the surfaces and the subtle design elements are executed at the highest level. Even the restrooms are designed as an architectural experience, showing how much thought went into every part of the museum. A must-visit for anyone coming to Naoshima, and an absolute highlight for architecture and art lovers alike.

Don't skip this one! We were quite moved by some of the rooms. Incredible. Photos are only permitted in the beginning few rooms/spaces, so you will not see the best of it until you visit :)

What an incredible place! One of the best art galleries I've ever been to, and I've seen quite a few! It felt so refreshing that you can’t take photos inside (except in a small area near the entrance). Without cameras, you’re free to just wander, take it all in, and really feel the space. That sense of wonder stays with you long after you leave. I booked my ticket online about a month in advance and chose the first morning slot, just to be sure I had enough time to get there — with the ferry and art bus, it takes a bit of coordination. It’s also nice that there aren’t any official photos of the interior online. A few people have shared some anyway, breaking the rules, but mostly what you see stays in your memory — and that makes the experience even more personal and powerful. In some rooms, you have to take off your shoes, but they provide foot covers, so it’s handy to bring socks with you. There’s a lovely little restaurant too, with great food. You find a seat first, then order — and if you can, grab a table with a view of the Seto Inland Sea. It’s the perfect way to wrap up your visit. And the museum shop is nice too.

Without a doubt one of the best art museums I have ever visited - and I’ve seen a lot. Amazing architecture, amazing collection. Very minimalistic curated and in perfect balance with Tadao Ando’s design. DeMaria and Turrell as absolute highlights

Tadao Ando’s concrete masterpiece is literally carved into the hillside overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, so from the outside you barely notice it’s there – everything is designed to make the art and the natural light the absolute stars. You walk through unassuming corridors and suddenly step into massive, perfectly proportioned spaces that feel almost sacred. The permanent collection is small but insanely powerful: Monet’s Water Lilies in a room designed specifically for them (natural light only, white marble pebbles underfoot, and the paintings look like they’re glowing), James Turrell’s mind-bending light installations that make you question what “seeing” even means (HIGHLY RECOMMEND), and Walter De Maria’s giant sphere and polished stones that play with scale in a way photos could never capture (which is good, because photography is strictly forbidden inside, you can only take the photo outside the exhibition hall). No phone signal, no photos allowed, long queue inside– at first I thought “ugh,” but ten minutes in I realized it’s genius. You’re deeply focus to actually appreciate the art instead of looking at it through a screen. Also get to grab a bite before leaving this beautiful architecture, great food indeed! PRO TIP: • Book tickets online weeks ahead (they sell out). Total disconnection turned into total immersion.

Spectacular and our favorite art experience on Naoshima! The architecture alone is worth the visit. Every path, every transition between spaces feels intentionally designed. You sense that Ando thought carefully about what you should see from each step and angle — and it’s spectacular. I also appreciated that the museum wasn’t overloaded. They chose to focus on just three artists and created spaces specifically for them, rather than forcing art into rooms that weren’t meant for it. It gives everything room to breathe. I’m totally not an "art-guy", but I do enjoy nice experiences. I didn’t even know James Turrell before coming to Chichu. His installations blew my mind. I won’t spoil anything, but Open Field was one of the most fascinating experiences I’ve had in a museum. Open Sky was also powerful - simply sitting there for a while, watching the light shift and the clouds pass by - and not even being sure in the beginning if it was screen or the real sky. Which brings me to one thing I found surprising: how quickly people rush through these works. We spent about 20 minutes in Open Sky (which is still shorter than the artist intends, I believe). In that time, nobody else (of 20+ people) sat down, even though that’s literally the point of the installation. People stepped in, glanced up for 3-5 seconds, and left and then perhaps even complain in reviews that “there isn’t much to see.” Perhaps for "art people" it really is boring, but for me personally, I enjoyed it a lot. That is why I honestly have a hard time understanding the negative reviews. Yes, you need to book in advance, the ticket is ¥2,500, and some installations have limitations. But without these restrictions, the experience would be completely diluted. Overall, the combination of architecture and art was outstanding. For both me and my partner, this was our favourite art experience on Naoshima. She loved the Monet presentation, and I left as a new James Turrell fan.

Benesse House is by far one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed in, and without a doubt the best place to stay in the Seto Inland Sea. Our room featured artwork by world-class artists, and just stepping outside the door, we were surrounded by even more incredible pieces. On top of that, the breakfast and dinner were both delightful and refined. Every detail of the stay was truly perfect—an unforgettable experience for anyone who loves art, nature, and comfort.

A stunning blend of hotel and art museum/ the architecture alone (by Tadao Ando) is worth the visit.  The exhibition of site-specific works amid nature and sea views makes for a peaceful, immersive experience.  Even if you go just for the setting and a walk through the sculpture park, it’s unforgettable.

The museum and hotel look nice from outside, but really not worth the money. Hard to get there – cannot use bike up the hill, and walking in the heat is terrible. Shuttle bus comes only every 20 minutes, always full, so we wait long time, while hotel guest bus goes empty. Feels unfair. Inside the museum there is not so much to see, very small compared to the price you pay. Other museums on the island are cheaper, more friendly and better experience. Honestly, greedy and disappointing. Would not recommend.

Exceptional location, wonderful staff, delicious meals in a beautiful building--all in all a wonderful place to stay! IF you manage to book it, that is! One star off for the booking experience on the website, which is arcane and time consuming (even on their website it's difficult to understand and locate the 'availability slots'). It was time-consuming and stressful trying to book a room here, but in the end the 'benesse' experience (and high price) was worth it. The relaxing and communing with world-class art in a beautifully curated collection in a gorgeous location made up for the stress of booking.

A wonderful museum housing a modest but significant collection of modern art. A beautifully designed space gives life to the works. Don’t miss the outdoor works dotted around the site as these are all a joy. A lovely experience exploring the whole site.

We stayed in the hotel in the museum and it was one of the coolest experiences we’ve ever done. Spent 1 month in Japan in loads of nice hotels and this beat all of them given how unique it was. It was like living night at the museum

Benesse House Museum is a beautiful space. The architecture and the way natural light is used make it a perfect setting for the artworks on display. It feels like both the building and the art are in conversation with the landscape around them. One room that stood out to me in particular was the central cylindrical space, which I found absolutely striking. I highly recommend sitting there for a while and just taking it all in. If you go at 08:00, you might have the entire museum to yourself, which makes the experience even more special. 19:00 is also a great time to visit, as most hotel guests are having dinner and the place is nearly empty. I had the whole museum for myself and as it was getting darker, I felt like a curious wanderer, sneaking quietly through the museum while seeing the wealthy dine nearby.

Art is in eye of the beholder and to me it is just a dim room with a circular rock block and wooden columns. I did meditate in the space to enjoy my time there but overall not worth reserving so far ahead and paying over 500 yen. It pales in comparison to the same artist’s work in Teshima

Just a building with two room of nothing

Was quite excited before going in, but didnt understand it unfortunately…and had to pay extra and purposely stayed longer the next day because had to reserve a slot

Absolute must see in Naoshima.....it is like a dream to sit alone in this house. Thanks to the lady at the entrance that discussed the art house with me.

Meditative place. Book ahead and you get fifteen minutes to yourself in this intriguing art house project

Consider making appointment in advance, you will be there alone for 15min

It was so very moving. The experience here will stay with me forever.

Beautiful sento on Naoshima - only one hot bath (compared to most sentos which have four or five baths with varying temperatures), but it makes up for this with the lovely art within the bathhouse. Note you need to bathe to be able to see inside.

TATTOOS OK BATH ALERT!!! No tattoo cover stickers required. You can bare it all. I have lived in Japan for 8 years and this is my first sento (public bath) experience. I was always refused thanks to my tattoos. No need to worry. Mine are visible and nobody cared here! Very cool place and thankful I got to experience this after nearly a decade.

This has been the most beautiful sento I’ve ever visited. The decor is colorful, with plants, neon lights, and more. It’s worth taking a relaxing break to enjoy this place with so many lovely details. You can really see the care put into choosing each item. On top of that, the service is very kind and friendly. A wonderful experience!

We visited in the evening for a bath and it was certainly a nice experience after a day on the island. The same amenities as any other Japanese bath but in a unique setting, something to admire whilst you soak! The lady and man at the counter were very sweet and welcoming. You’ll need to bring your own towel, which you can also buy there if without one. Your ticket, towel and drinks purchase is done on the machine at the entrance.

The building has a unique charm and is a great stop after a long sweaty day. The staff is very enthusiastic and friendly. Inside, it's a regular sento/public bath (not onsen), with all the facilities you'd expect. The place is nicely decorated, with an elephant sculpture looking over the bathing area and a big room full of plants. The bath area is rather small and contains only one pool so it can get busy

Unique sento experience! The colourful roof reflects a beautiful light inside the bath, which is decorated with tiles and an elephant! I arrived when they opened and was alone there. Entrance is cheap, and in case you don't have a towel you can buy one for 500¥.

Wonderful experience in a beautiful place. The bath is quite basic, but the stain glass, the plans, the decorations as well as the free jazz playing in the background made this one of my most memorable experiences in naoshima. Considering most exhibits in the island close at 5 I expected the place to be packed in the evening, but was basically empty (on a Saturday too)

A museum resulting from the collaboration between artist Lee Ufan and architect Tadao Ando. Created from the bare minimum of elements, Lee Ufan’s works are deeply intertwined with the museum itself, which gently connects the inside and the outside.

Nice museum with both indoor and outdoor exhibitions. You can cycle to within 200 m of the entrance, then park your bike and continue on foot. The Valley Gallery is located right next door.

Thoughtfully minimal and meditative: Lee Ufan’s works paired with Ando’s architecture create a calming space to reflect.  The way light, space and nature are integrated is subtle but powerful — a place to slow down rather than rush through. If you appreciate less-is-more, this museum is a gem.

The artworks here are absolutely stunning. The way the sculptures integrate with the surrounding landscape is truly breathtaking — calm, poetic and powerful at the same time. One of the best things: no photos allowed. That means no influencers staging photos, no long lines, no noise, and no people walking around without paying attention. Just pure, uninterrupted art appreciation in a serene space. If you love contemporary art and want a museum experience that values presence over social media, this is a must-visit.

The Lee Ufan Museum is a serene and striking space that blends minimalist art, architecture and nature. Designed by Tadao Ando, the building is partially embedded into the hillside, creating a calm, almost meditative atmosphere as you move through it. You can buy tickets online beforehand (which saves time) or scan the QR code at the welcome desk. Lee Ufan’s works—spare sculptures and subtle brushstroke paintings—are thoughtfully arranged to encourage slow, reflective viewing. The standout moment for me was encountering the archway sculpture outside, perfectly framing the sea and sky. It’s simple but breathtaking, and captures the spirit of the whole museum: still, spacious, and deeply connected to its surroundings. The museum isn’t huge (about 30 minutes to see), but it leaves a lasting impression. A must-visit on Naoshima for anyone who enjoys contemplative spaces and minimalist beauty.

Great little art museum. Not much in the way of exhibits but worthwhile seeing for the architecture alone

The reviews don't rate this museum highly, but I liked it here. It looked magnificent and majestic to me. So I recommend to visit. It is not necessary to buy tickets in advance, perhaps only because online they are with a smaller discount.

If you are Ando's fan, this place is a must to visit. It is a small space that well reflects his concept of design.

This is a top place to visit in Naoshima! The little museum houses the art of Tadao Ando from drawings to concrete réalisation retracing the story of the artist and the island

I am almost late! The museum is close at 4 pm. I came around 15.45. I am definitely mesmerised by the architectural, but the staff is very strict and serious. Maybe he needs to go home ASAP, but because we are very late, he can't welcome us with friendly gestures. And the reservation is very tricky. You need to match it with ship departure time from uno port.

A very pleasant and thoughtfully designed space with fascinating architecture. The museum beautifully combines traditional Japanese elements with Tadao Ando’s signature modern concrete design, creating a striking contrast. Inside, you’ll find a clear and engaging explanation of Ando’s architectural works and philosophy, which makes the visit both inspiring and educational. A must-visit spot on Naoshima for architecture and design lovers.

Its focus on natural light is awesome. No photos allowed. If you're looking for a museum with many art work it is not the place, but what you will find is superb!

So happy they changed the no photo policy. Only through my viewfinder that I discovered that the concrete is actually curved. This is an absolute gem for anyone who are interested in architecture.

Nice museum for those who are into architecture and engineering. They display an array of unique buildings built by this designer. Not too much inside, some drawings, sketches and photos of his work. The building itself is more unique, with a great concrete aesthetic. Personally I wouldn't go again or recommend spending the money unless you're really interested in building, brutalism or architecture.

Unfortunately the exposition was closed due to weather conditions so my review is slightly influenced by this misfortune. At least there were not many people and the static sculptures near the pumpkin were quite nice. But the view to the sea was spectacular.

An alright pumpkin. It's cool enough as an art piece, but I don't get its placement. It doesn't really feel relevant to the surroundings, and it seems any sculpture could have been there in its place. What I found more intriguing than the artwork itself was how people behave around it. The patient and curious visitors queuing up to take photos, and the variety of fun and silly poses. In my eyes, it was therefore the liveliness of the people visiting the pumpkin that made this an interesting art piece.

It felt surreal to see the Yellow Pumpkin on a hot August day! People patiently queued to take photos, each respecting others’ personal time with the artwork. One of my favourite moments in Japan. Loved the contrast of colours and the sky and sea as the backrop for the Pumpkin. It is quite tall!

Yellow pumpkin is the icon of Naoshima! An unique and powerful presence at the southern shore of the island. Why not come and take a look while you’re waiting for the free shuttle to the museums?

The pumpkin looks really cool during sunsets. The sea around is calm and beautiful which makes the entire view very scenic.

I’m impressive pumpkin but a HARD cycle - even on e-bikes - to get there as u can’t go around the side of the island when coming from the west/Miyanoura. I got sworn at a lot from my family in the process of making them do it but I think it was worth it, especially near sunset when we went. NOTE: when we visited you couldn’t go down the pier - access was closed so could only look from a distance

The "Yellow Pumpkin" is inside of Benesse House, and the area only allows residents to enter by driving. For visitors, you need to park the car far away.

White wiremesh structure that you can sit in. Fun for a photo - that's it ..

free outdoor sculpture best around sunset

Visit at night to get some beautiful pictures.

Such a cool structure - you can sit inside and get different perspectives too

This was amazing to view at night or day. It's an interactive art installation, you can climb around it and go inside, great for kids or a selfie or 2 !

It was created by architect Sousuke Fujimoto. It's about three minutes walk from the port. Experience art like athletic, so we can go inside and enjoy it. How about Taking pictures from inside or outside at various angles. It's especially popular with girls who like insta.

This place is super cool at night and also has the slowpoke manhole eighth beside it. Bring some bug spray if it’s hot.

The tickets are not numbered, so the staff keep telling you that boarding is not guaranteed even after you bought them. You have to wait outside, on the docks, but there are two lines and the staff is unable (unwilling) to say which one was the right one. On top of that, there is only one ferry every two hours, old and rusty. Very bad service, I recommend to look for alternatives.

You will be greeted by the red pumpkin artwork of Yayoi Kusama in the port area which is an amazing sight. No increased ferry schedule during triennale. I waited for two hours in the port so as not to miss the last 5pm ferry. There was no clear signage for where to queue and when to queue. At around 4pm, I saw what seems to be a queue for Uno due to the signage, only to find out it was a queue for Takamatsu, and by the time I joined the queue, it was a long line already. I missed the 5pm ferry but luckily they have a standby ferry that took the 2nd batch of passengers. A bit frustrated and hoping management could improve on this especially during a long weekend or on an event where they expect a huge number of visitors to the Naoshima Island.

Beautiful view and cute area. Nice pumpkin sculpture for some fun pictures! Had trouble finding the bathroom (gave up)

It is the main port of Naoshima. We can feel a lot of exhilaration when we're using it. There is a bus service from the port to all areas of Naoshima, but basically it is one per hour.There are also temporary buses available during the busy season, but there are no timetable, and the service will depend on the driver. The traveling on Naoshima is planed for us.

Only 2 car rental co. Next to the pier. Better have online car rental reservation before. U can choose take bike for travelling this island, but it's really hot n heavy sunshine. Be careful get sun burnt

Lovely place to visit! Much fun, interesting art pieces & sculptures! Different angles, different perspective! Sure a place for all art lovers to enjoy!

This is the place you will potentially disembark if you visit Naoshima from Uno. It had changed a lot in the last 2 years. Now you have English speaking staff all over to help you moving around Naoshima. The buses that bring you to other parts of the islands have their main stop here and the souvenir shop has lots of interesting goods and food to buy. Right beside the port terminal you can see one of Yayoi Kusama's pumpkins (the red one) which is a great spot to take pics.

Cosy place, friendly personnel. But the quality of their coffee is very disappointing. Served in a cardboard cup, watery, lacking any taste. Four months ago it cost 350 yen, according to a previous review. Now it’s almost doubled: 650 yen. That’s beyond reasonableness. My strong sugggestion/advice to the owner of Shimacoya: improve your coffee drastically, lower your price. For your place is worth it. I wish you success.

A cozy and welcoming place—we stopped here for lunch during our museum visits and really enjoyed it. The atmosphere is relaxed, with Japanese indie music playing softly in the background, adding a charming local touch. The menu is simple, usually with just one main dish option, but it was very tasty and clearly made with care. Drinks are limited, but that’s no bother—the overall experience more than makes up for it. Service was excellent: very friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Perfect for a calm and satisfying lunch break in between exploring Naoshima’s art scene. Highly recommended if you’re looking for an authentic, low-key spot to recharge.

Shimacoya is awesome! Good food and good garden tools here. They grow figs too. I recommend fresh TKG and homemade pudding. It’s so good!

Very nice and calm atmosphere. The coffee was great and pudding was delicious. You can sit outside and inside.

I stayed here for three nights. The staff are the absolute sweetest, and brightened my day every time I saw them. Thank you so much for a relaxing time. Hope we meet again - Alexa

Charming little Cafe & guest house. Stopped by for quick bite. The pho is surprisingly tasty. And the pudding creamy and rich.

Got a cup of smoothie to go. Decor is very interesting, there's books, little souvenirs and pottery for sell. Japanese style tatami seating is available, worth to pop by and chill for a bit.

Very nice and peaceful place. We spent a some wonderful minutes of tranquillity and took nice pictures.

(Translated by Google) This is the shrine that drew me in as soon as I saw the torii gate⛩ A quiet and relaxing place. I went down the hill from the other side. (Original) 鳥居を見て、そのまま引き込まれてしまった神社です⛩ 静かで、落ち着ける場所。 反対側から丘を下りました。

(Translated by Google) This Hachiman Shrine is located in Honmura, Naoshima-cho, Kagawa-gun, Kagawa Prefecture. You can get here from the torii gate next to Gokuraku-ji Temple [a tangible cultural property designated by Kagawa Prefecture] and go up to the top of the slightly elevated mountain ridge! If you go north along this ridge, you will find Goo Shrine, and beyond that, you will see the Naoshima Castle Ruins (Takahara Castle)! Hachiman Shrine was built on the site where Emperor Ojin once visited! The three deities enshrined are Emperor Ojin (15th Emperor), Emperor Chuai (14th Emperor), and Empress Jingu (Emperor Ojin's mother)! Furthermore, Hachiman Shrine Bettoji Temple is Gokurakuji Temple located at the foot of Hachiman Shrine Mountain! (Original) この八幡神社は、香川県香川郡直島町本村に位置します。ここは、極楽寺横にある鳥居[香川県指定有形文化財]から、小高くなつた山の尾根上に行くとある！この尾根を北方面に行くと、護王神社があり、その先には、直島城跡(高原城)がある！かつて、応神天皇が訪れた行在所跡がある場所に八幡神社は創建されている!祭神は応神天皇(第15代天皇)、仲哀天皇(第14 代天皇)、神功皇后(応神天皇の母親)の3柱である！尚、八幡神社別当寺は八幡神社山裾にある極楽寺である！

(Translated by Google) This is a majestic shrine located at the top of a long, well-maintained staircase. Whenever I visit Naoshima, I make sure to visit. There are also fortune slips next to the offering box, which cost 100 yen each. I got a very good fortune, so I hope to continue believing in good luck and enjoying my daily life. (Original) きれいに整備された長い階段を登った先にある、荘厳な神社です。 直島を訪れた際には、必ず参拝するようにしています。 お賽銭箱の隣におみくじもあり、1回100円でした。 大吉だったので、幸運を信じて、日々の生活を楽しく過ごしたいです。

(Translated by Google) It's located at the top of the cobblestones. It stands quietly. (Original) 石畳を登った先にあります。ひっそりと佇んでいます。

(Translated by Google) Come during the art festival. The environment is quite peaceful on the way to visit Goo Shrine and the plateau castle ruins (Original) 藝術祭期間前來。拜訪護王神社以及高原城跡的順路，環境相當寧靜

(Translated by Google) It was a solemn and quiet place. (Original) 厳かで静かなところでした。

This former Pachinko parlor turned gallery/archives/library is a little gem. You cannot miss the building with the collection of found lighters in the front windows. A lovely place to learn about Naoshima and its history. GH

It’s beautiful, just like a every other is a small art gallery but the area is with it and beautiful to have some time

Returned after reserving a spot 1.25 hrs later. Interesting sight deprivation experiment. No photos or sound allowed.

Unique and interesting experience. Leave time to visit before catching ferry home so you can read their archives

About 1971 , Pachinco 999、Opend to amusement facilities. 2012years change- d to build by Mr.Taira Nishizawa "Gallerly 六区".（rokku）to art museum. First showing was photo showing to "Midorikawa youichi展" Hard warker 's sweat , oil , and sands（砂や石灰） were taken by his camera .　 Mr. midorikawa has been into to dangerous factory's place from 1930years to 2000 years over.

Long term, community centered art gallery. What Naoshima needed.

love the architecture

(Translated by Google) A shrine in front of Miyaura Port It's about a minute's walk from the port, so it's a good idea to pray for a safe voyage. There was also a small playground. Is chozui a household faucet? It seemed like There was no water. (Original) 宮浦港の目の前にある神社 港から歩いて1分位なので、無事の航海をお願いするのもいいですね。 小さな遊び場もありました。 手水は、家庭の蛇口？みたいでしたが 水は出なかったです。

(Translated by Google) This Sumiyoshi Shrine is located in Miyaura, Naoshima-cho, Kagawa-gun, Kagawa Prefecture. This place is right across the road from Miyaura Port, the gateway to Naoshima Town! This Sumiyoshi Shrine is one of approximately 2,000 shrines nationwide. I wonder if this shrine also enshrines a god who protects oneself from all disasters by purifying one's mind and body, since the origin of the appearance of Sumiyoshi Shrine is Misogihara!?This shrine is famous for the waist of Emperor Ojin, the enshrined deity, in the precincts. There is a hanging stone!? There is a record that Emperor Ojin once stopped at an island in the Seto Inland Sea!? Was it about 1,700 years ago? There are many legends about the nearby Shodoshima!? (Original) この住吉神社は、香川県香川郡直島町宮浦に位置します。ここは、直島町の玄関口である宮浦港の道を挟んで真ん前にある！この住吉神社は、全国に約2000 社ある一社である。住吉神社の御出現の由来であるミソギハラへからこの神社も心身の清浄を以て、全ての災いから身を護る神を祀っているのかな!?この神社が有名なのは、境内に祭神である応神天皇の腰掛け石があることである!?かつて、応神天皇は瀬戸内海の島々に立ち寄つたと云う記録がある!?約1700年前のことだろうか!?直ぐ近くにある小豆島には数多くの伝説があるが!?

(Translated by Google) When we arrived at Naoshima, we went to Red Pumpkin. As someone who goes to shrines, I was glad to be able to visit one of the shrines on Naoshima. It was very clean. (Original) 直島に到着して赤かぼちゃの次に行きました。神社巡りしている人間なので直島の神社の一つに行けてよかったです。とてもきれいにされていました。

(Translated by Google) This shrine is located near the port. You can get a great view of the ocean. (Original) 港近くにある神社です。 海がよく見えます。

(Translated by Google) Port guardian shrine⛩ Although the shrine building is simple, the decoration of waves is beautiful. It's a quiet place. (Original) 港の見守り神社⛩ シンプルな社殿だけど、波の装飾が美しい。 静かなたたずまいです。

(Translated by Google) island shrine The vending machine at the tobacco shop next door also has art postcards. (Original) 島の神社 横のタバコ屋の自販機もアートなポストカードが

(Translated by Google) When coming to Naoshima from Miyanoura, the first thing to do is to pay a visit as a sign of greeting from outside. (Original) 宮ノ浦から直島に来た際には、外から来たご挨拶として、まずお参りします。

Walk up the small hill to the top and a shrine is located there.

ok for a quick stop or if you're waiting for the ando museum to open

(Translated by Google) I made a reservation at Minamidera and visited to wait for a while. It just felt like a temple you often see in Japan. (Original) 미나미데라 예약하고 잠깐 대기할겸 방문했어요 그냥 일본에서 자주 볼수있는 절 정도로 느껴졌음

(Translated by Google) This Gokuraku-ji Temple is located in Takadaura, Honmura, Naoshima-machi, Kagawa-gun, Kagawa Prefecture. This place is located in the Honmura village, at the foot of the mountain near Hachiman Shrine. The approach to Hachiman Shrine continues from the side of the temple. It was founded during the Jogan era (859-876) and the founder is Rigen Daishi Shoho. The name of the mountain is Mt. Hachiman, the Koyasan Shingon sect, and the principal image is Amida Nyorai. It is said that the current main shrine, reception hall, and main gate were all built around 1701!?They also seem to be in charge of the Takahara family tombstone group (Takahara Abandoned Temple) next to the temple!?By the way, I am not sure if there are other temples in Naoshima Town, but they are fairly well-built temples!? (Original) この極楽寺は、香川県香川郡直島町本村高田浦に位置します。ここは、本村集落の中にあり、八幡神社の山裾にある。寺横から八幡神社の参道が続いている。創建は貞観年間(859年-876年)、開基は理源大師聖宝と云う。山号は八幡山で、高野山真言宗、本尊は阿弥陀如来である。現在の本殿、客殿、山門共に元禄14年(1701年)頃に建てられたと云う!?寺の隣にある高原家墓標群(高原廃寺)も管理しているみたいである!?因みに、直島町には、他に寺院があるのかは定かではないが、中々立派は構えをした寺院で、ある!?

(Translated by Google) This is an ancient temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect, said to have been built in the early Jogan era of the Heian period (around 850). The main buildings, such as the main hall, main gate, and reception hall, were built during the mid-Genroku period of the Edo period and are designated as tangible cultural properties of Naoshima Town. It seems to have been a vast temple area, including Hachiman Shrine and Goo Shrine, which sit on the eastern mountain. There is also a parking lot, so you can come by car. On the north side is the ruins of the abandoned temple Kogen-ji, the graves of the Takahara clan that ruled Naoshima, and the cemetery of soldiers from Naoshima, where you can feel the history. Please be careful as there are many mosquitoes in the summer. (Original) 平安時代初期貞観年間(850前後)の建立と伝わる高野山真言宗古刹です 本堂、山門、客殿等の主要な建造物は江戸時代中期元禄年間の建築で直島町指定有形文化財に指定されています 東側の山に鎮座する八幡神社、護王神社を含む広大な寺域だったようです 駐車場もあるので車でも大丈夫ですよ 北側には廃寺高原寺跡があり直島を治めた高原氏歴代墓所、直島出身軍人墓地があり歴史を感じる事が出来ます 夏場は蚊が多いので注意して下さい

(Translated by Google) You can see ceiling paintings of high historical value. Save. . (Original) 歴史的価値の高い天井画などがみられます。 保存が。。

(Translated by Google) There is a magnificent mountain gate. It was built around the time of the Genroku era, and is over 300 years old. This is also a work of art. (Original) 立派な山門があります。元禄のころ建立、300余年経ってます。 これもアートですね。