Naoshima: the art island designed by Tadao Ando (Japan contemporary art)

We spend an incredible two days on Naoshima Island, the artists' island where architect Tadao Ando designed the Benesse House Hotel, the Chichu Art Museum and the Lee Ufan Museum. We also loved Yayoi Kusama's giant pumpkins.

Naoshima Island is the art island of Japan. It features both museums and outdoor sculpture. The influence of Japanese architect Tadao Ando can be felt everywhere. It can be a quick day trip from Osaka, Japan, but we recommend spending the night on Naoshima Island, especially if you get the chance to spend the night at th Benesse House hotel, a hotel designed by architect Tadao Ando on the Island on Naoshima.

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Omission by Huma Huma,

[nancyockene]

This is the best video I’ve seen about Naoshima Island. Thank you

[RoseMaryIss]

Good to see you again after a long time ago I missed you---beautiful place and views & good food From RoseMary💃🏼🙌💃🏼and more…

[jsvisuals]

Japan looks like such a wonderful place!

[BillMintjeHD-Brussels-Belgium]

The giant pumpkin was so pretty, and love the idea of the coffee maker. Great to know this island, never been in Japan c/t

[TNFTravelVlog]

Such a unique experience! Thanks for sharing.

[ashleyb]

Wow I've never heard of this!! My dad is an architect, so this would be his dream destination. We will have to remember it in the future if we are in this area... esp. with my dad!

[Karolina]

Great review, well made video. I really liked the architecture, and want to visit myself.

[marcelfr]

Ahahahahaha, the best French food I had ... on a Japanese island.
Ahahahahahaha
That was so French of you, Laurent.

Excellent shots! Nice vid, overall.
Kudos!!!

[DreamyTravelStory]

Wow guys that place looks amazing!!! I didn't know anything about that place, definitely I will add it to our list of places to visit in Japan!

[MitchSwift]

Wow what a great place and insane art you can see there :)

[SenjaAldee]

Soo unique design.. and super interesting

[Matt_escape]

I really miss japan. We visited 2 years ago and cant wait to go back 😖

[AlexSimeon]

i'm definitely taking note of Naoshima Island when i head back to Japan in the future. love all the outdoor art pieces. the outdoor museum's free??? woah. the hotel looks so cool, the flags are an ant farm?? another woah. love how it has both the art style side with the museums and the traditional side with the town of Honmura. thanks for sharing! c/t

[slightlyoffthebeatentrack]

Ahh what a cool place. We didn't go to any of Japans smaller Islands, really awesome hotel for you to stay at! The art looks really cool too, I love seeing art dotted around towns and cities, I think it's so inclusive for everyone to appreciate.

[GTravels]

I love Japan! This island looks amazing and definitely seems to have it all! Beautiful views, first class hotel and dining, amazing art and museums! I'm definitely adding Naoshima to our bucket list! c/t

[KristynaRomain]

The island is so pretty and the ART! So unique! Laurent we love your accent 😊 the drone shots are great 😍 love the flags with ants! Super cool!! Safe travels!

[shakeelkhanvw-fl]

from museum in chicago to reality. it must be an exciting experience. c/t

[josearreolajr]

I just got back from Tokyo a few weeks ago and this is a whole different look to japan I didn’t get to see! I love the outdoor sculptures, very colorful and unique. Also the “ant farms” with the flags was pretty solid, thank you for sharing 🤙🏽

[hillarygladys]

Tear open the coffee bag so that you can pour hot water over it :)

[rothessa]

Just subscribed to your YouTube channel!

Watching this video makes me miss Japan! Love Japan so much but haven’t been here in Naoshima! Love how colorful this outdoor museum can’t believe it’s for free! This hotel is pretty artsy and interesting! Is it expensive? You’re lucky you were both able to stay in this hotel!!!! I’m jealous 😢😢😢😢 cheers for sharing!