Naoshima Island Private Customizable Full Day Tour
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About the Activity
Unleash your inner explorer on Naoshima Island with a personalized journey, immersing yourself in its vibrant culture and serene hidden spots. Our custom tours provide a bespoke experience, tailored to your desires, ideal for adventure seekers, families with children, and culture enthusiasts alike. Discover local secrets, savor authentic moments, and create unforgettable memories on Naoshima Island. Enjoy immersive cultural experiences, gain insider knowledge, and have memorable encounters with local traditions, ensuring a truly unique and enriching adventure.8 hours
Private Tour
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Travel Date
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the hotel is within city center)
Choose 4 to 5 sites for a personalized tour of Naoshima island
English-speaking professional tour guide
8-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf
Transportation within the city only
Gratuities (optional)
Fees for optional tours and activities for guests and tour guide
Meals, food and drinks not specified
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Locations in the itinerary
Port Miyanoura(Pass By)
Miyanoura, Yakushima-cho, Japan, 891-4205Upon confirmation of your booking, you will be provided with a dedicated Tour Form containing key city highlights and essential information for your tour. Through this form, you can specify any attractions you wish to visit and share additional preferences. We will carefully review your input to craft an itinerary uniquely suited to your interestsView LocationThis museum is a masterpiece of architecture designed by Tadao Ando. It is built mostly underground to harmonize with the surrounding landscape and houses a collection of site-specific artworksView Location
Offers stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea and is adjacent to the Benesse House Museum complex, which combines contemporary art with architecture and nature.View Location
This public bathhouse is a cultural attraction on Naoshima Island, featuring contemporary art installations within its traditional Japanese bathhouse setting.View Location
Art House Project(Pass By)
, Naoshima-cho, Japan, 761-3110Ishibashi: Part of the Art House Project on Naoshima, Ishibashi House is a renovated traditional Japanese house that serves as an art installation.View LocationAndo Museum(Pass By)
736-2, Naoshima-cho, Japan, 761-3110Is dedicated to showcasing the work of renowned architect Tadao Ando, who has made significant contributions to the island's art and architecture scene. The museum itself is housed in a restored traditional Japanese house.View LocationFerry service that operates in the Seto Inland Sea, connecting various islands including Naoshima. It offers scenic views of the sea and is a convenient mode of transportation for visitors exploring the art islands of the region.View Location
Yellow Pumpkin(Pass By)
3419 Aza Kyonoyama, Naoshima-cho, Japan, 761-3110One of the most iconic sculptures on Naoshima Island, the Yellow Pumpkin is a large, vividly colored pumpkin artwork created by the artist Yayoi Kusama.View LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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At the end of the tour, guests will be dropped off either at their original pick-up spot or at another preferred location within the city. The drop-off location will be confirmed before the tour begins.View Location
End point
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At the end of the tour, guests will be dropped off either at their original pick-up spot or at another preferred location within the city. The drop-off location will be confirmed before the tour begins.View Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- If guests are already in Naoshima island , the tour guide will pick up the guest at their hotel (if it's within the city center). If not, pick-up location will be provided to the guest before the tour date (the pick-up location will likely be at a convenient location, such as a train station). More details will be provided after booking.
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
Pickup points
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Moderate Cancellation Policy:
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event
- PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:
- After your booking, you will receive a link to the Naoshima Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Naoshima Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date
- Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences
- If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable
- Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today
- Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
- Custom Itinerary:
- Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour
- How far in advance should I book?
- Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund
- What if I'm late?
- We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
- Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
- Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
- Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
- Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour
- Children that are age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult that is age 18 or older
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Japanese
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Operated by Japan AwaitsCreated on 26 Jul 2024Created on 30 May 2025
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