Visiting Japan's Art Islan | Naoshima, Kagawa
Naoshima is an island town in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea. It’s known for its art museums. Built into the hillside, Chichu Art Museum has paintings from Monet's “Water Lilies” series. Benesse House Museum shows contemporary sculpture and installations. One of Yayoi Kusama’s iconic pumpkin sculptures stands by Miyanoura Port. On the east coast, the Art House Project is a collection of architectural art pieces.
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Chichu Art Museum
Art House Project
Benesse House Museum
Akakabocha
Lee Ufan Art Museun
Umi-no-Eki Naoshima
Naoshima Pavillion
Shikokukisen
Ando Museum
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Japan Travel: Infuses traditional house with life Naoshima, Kagawa, Japan
【★015★Kagawa Naoshima Island Ando Museum】
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The Ando Museum opened in March 2013 in time for the second Setouchi Triennale in the Honmura town of Naoshima where it joins the buildings of the Art House Project as an additional magnet to contemporary art lovers. The museum is designed by star architect, Ando Tadao, who also designed most other museums on Naoshima.
The Ando Museum seems like a regular, traditional residence from the outside, blending in perfectly into the town's neighborhood. However, the inside of the building combines traditional interior design with Ando's signature use of concrete, creating a rather fascinating atmosphere. Explanatory signs and photographs along the walls document Ando's activities on Naoshima and elsewhere.
Schedule & cost
Hours: 10:00 to 16:30 (last entry 16:00)
Closed: Mondays (or Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday)
Admission: 510 yen
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Naoshima, a small island in Setonaikai (瀬戸内海) Seto inland sea. The whole island is like an Art object thanks to the Benesse Artsite Naoshima project since 1989. The Benesse holdings worked on this island Naoshima, and other two islands; Teshima and Inushima. Contemporary art objects along with spectacular nature scenery and architecture (Museums designed by Ando Tadao, creates the perfect harmony in this island. Enjoy cycling and feel the beautiful nature and unique art works! Enjoyable moment guaranteed in this island :)
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The Art House Project takes empty houses scattered about residential areas, and turns the spaces themselves into works of art, weaving in the history and memories of the period when the houses were homes. Meetings between visitors to the island and the island's people in places where they go about their daily lives also provide occasions for a variety of interesting encounters.
The art houses are scattered throughout town, and most of them are unassuming from the street, blending into the surrounding traditional Japanese neighborhood. The interior of each, however, has been given over to artists to convert into whatever suits their artistic vision.
Closed: Mondays
Open on Mondays for national holidays but closed the next day.
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Hours: 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Art House project has English information page.
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The Art House Project takes empty houses scattered about residential areas, and turns the spaces themselves into works of art, weaving in the history and memories of the period when the houses were homes. Meetings between visitors to the island and the island's people in places where they go about their daily lives also provide occasions for a variety of interesting encounters.
The art houses are scattered throughout town, and most of them are unassuming from the street, blending into the surrounding traditional Japanese neighborhood. The interior of each, however, has been given over to artists to convert into whatever suits their artistic vision.
Closed: Mondays
Open on Mondays for national holidays but closed the next day.
Open Day Calendar
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Art House project has English information page.
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Naoshima is an island located in the Seto Inland Sea of Japan. It is renowned for its collection of contemporary art galleries and exhibits.
Naoshima is best known for the Benesse House complex. There has been extensive domestic attention to the Chichu Art Museum completed in 2006. The island itself has been settled as long as there have been Japanese. The original settlement is the now-diminuitive fishing port of Tsumuura. The most prominent settlement on the island is Honmura which was established as a coastal castle town (warring states) period (1467-1568). A number of houses in this town have been radically reformed in the Art House Project. Miyanoura
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Haisha【はいしゃ】
Architecture and Artwork by Otake Shinro
Haisha (literally dentist), once the home and office of a local dentist, has been completely transformed by artist Shinro Ohtake into a sculptural or graphic artwork some of which can be viewed from different floors of the two storied house. The artworks include a replica of the Statue of Liberty. Otake also designed the I Love You bath house. Dreaming Tongue, the title of the artwork, represents the process of calling to mind a dream from the tastes and aromas of a morsel in one's mouth.
Shinro Ohtake
He is a Japanese artist who was born in Tokyo and lives in Uwajima, Japan. He paints, creates installations and designs record covers and book covers. He has published dozens of books, such as a dream diary, a picture book, essays and art books.
Closed: Mondays Open on Mondays for national holidays but closed the next day
Hours: 10a.m - 4:30p.m
Admission: 410 yen
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We stayed at Benesse House for one night on Naoshima island in Japan. It was a two days trip we felt the time was too short. Surely, we will be back and explore more about the island.
Here are the link to Benesse House if you are interested to stay over for your next trip!
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【★011★Kagawa Naoshima Island Benesse House】
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The Benesse House is a modern art museum and resort hotel located the southern coast of Naoshima Island. The complex is the centerpiece of the Benesse Corporation's art facilities on the island. It consists of four buildings: the Museum, Oval, Park and Beach, all designed by well-known architect Ando Tadao. Each building features its own unique artwork and guest rooms.
The main attraction of the Benesse House is its modern art museum, built on a hill overlooking the sea. This museum shows work created by many different artists from both Japan and abroad, that was inspired by the natural surroundings of Naoshima and the architecture on the island. Hotel guest staying at the Museum and Oval buildings can enjoy 24 hour access to the museum.
In addition to the art displayed in the museum and in the guest rooms, there are nearly twenty art pieces placed on the lawns and beaches around the Benesse House, including the famous pumpkin. Many of these can be found along the cliffs and shore below the museum, and have been specially designed to integrate into the natural surroundings in which they are placed.
The Benesse House has other facilities including restaurants, cafes, shops and a spa that are open to staying guests as well as day visitors. Hotel guests have the added privileges of exclusive restaurants and after-hours access to the museum. The Benesse House is the top level accommodation on the island, and room rates start from about 25,000 yen per night.
Access info
There are one or two buses per hour from Miyanoura Ferry Terminal via Honmura to the Tsutsujiso bus stop at the east gate of the Benesse House (15 minutes, 100 yen), where you can walk (10-15 minutes) or take a free shuttle bus to the Benesse House (5 minutes). Alternatively, the museum is about a three kilometer bicycle ride (15-25 minute) or walk (45-60 minutes) from the ferry terminal.
From the Benesse House it is just a few minutes on the free shuttle bus to either the Lee Ufan Museum or the Chichu Art Museum. It is also possible to walk between the museums (10 and 15 minutes respectively).
Schedule & cost for the museum
Hours: 8:00 to 21:00 (last entry 20:00)
Closed: Infrequent, irregular closures for maintenance
Admission: 1030 yen
TRAVEL VLOG #4 ▸ JENESYS 2016 DAY-4 (INUJIMA ISLAND / ESKRIM & KROKET JEPANG / ART MUSEUM)
Honestly speaking, I’m in loooveee with Inujima Island and The Art Museum that we went in Okayama!! It was a first time experience and I hope that I can go to both place someday again. Due to the friendly weather it was so nice to walk around the place and enabled me to try some local foods (all of them are annoyingly very good. delicious. yum yum super yum!)
This day is one of my favorite day during JENESYS trip! Very fun and learned a loott of new things about Japan, especially of its great preservation of historical buildings scattered around the museum. It was a jaw dropping experience! Feel so blessed! God never stops to amaze my mind.
In this video also, I emphasize on moments with my friends from Indonesia and also Brunei, throwing back all the good memories and times back there in Okayama, Japan. Miss you guys all!
Ps: SUPER SORRY for the worse camera quality each day, all because I lost my fish eye lense' cover :(( hope to get a new one, hopefully.
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1. Apa itu JENESYS 2016?
JENESYS (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths) adalah program G2G (government to government) yang dilaksanakan oleh pemerintah Jepang dengan negara Asia bagian Timur. Pada tanggal 17 - 25 April 2017, telah dikirim batch ke-8 dari Indonesia sebanyak 24 orang.
Batch kali ini mengusung tema Small and Medium Entreprises dan khususnya untuk Indonesia mendapatkan tema terfokus yaitu, Muslim Tourism.
Dengan menggunakan Shinkansen (Bullet Train) kami pun bersama delegasi Brunei, pergi ke wilayah Okayama.
2. Kok namanya JENESYS 2016 padahal berangkatnya tahun 2017?
Karena ini adalah lanjutan program dari tahun 2016, dan kebetulan kami adalah delegasi batch yang ke-8! :)
3. Kok bisa aku dapet kesempatan menjadi peserta JENESYS 2016?
Singkat cerita karena Desember 2016, aku dapat kesempatan untuk praktik kerja di Kemlu, Direktorat Sosial Budaya Kerja Sama ASEAN. Dari sana dapat informasi mengenai acara ini, dan mecoba untuk daftar. Puji Tuhan, diterima sebagai salah satu perwakilan delegasi Indonesia. yey!
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Total 8 hari. (17-25 April)
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Marugame Castle, Kagawa | Japan Travel Guide
Marugame Castle ( 丸亀城 )
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A famous castle which has Japan’s tallest stone walls, the smallest keep and the deepest well. With a 400-year-old history, it is a symbol of Marugame City.
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Konpira Grand Theater (Kanamaru-za)
Ritsurin Park
Benesse House Museum
Art House Project
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Naoshima Sento – I ♥ Yu
Chichu Art Museum
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Kurashiki Denim Street
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Ohara Museum of Art ( 大原美術館 )
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Established in 1930, this is Japan’s first private art museum to display Western and contemporary art. Located within Kurashiki City’s Bikan Quarter, the buildings constructed to look like old Japanese rice granaries and Greek temples are also attractive.
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Kurashiki Denim Street
Kurashiki Ivy Square
Okayama Castle
Okayama Koraku-en
Art House Project
Naoshima
Naoshima Sento – I ♥ Yu
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Japan Vlog • Part 2 • Naoshima, Michelin-Star Instant Noodles, Foot Sap Sheets
Hey everyone! I'm back with part 2 of our Japan vlogs. We took a quick 2-night side trip to Naoshima, which is a beautiful island filled with modern art. It was amazing, and I'd love to go back one day to visit the other islands. While in Naoshima, Hubby and I found some Michelin-Star instant noodles. I wish we had brought a bigger luggage so we could bring some back, but alas they were too bulky. Next time! We also tried foot sap sheets, which Hubby saw people buying up in boxes. Have any of you tried these before? Thanks so much for watching! x
Timestamps:
0:37 Benesse House -
3:18 Yuunagi -
3:50 Konbini haul
6:00 Benesse House Museum -
8:15 Art House Project -
9:55 Ishii Shouten (udon) -
10:05 Ando Museum -
10:08 Chichu Museum -
10:30 Night Sky Program -
14:50 Foot Sap Sheets
21;15 Lee Ufan Museum -
21:25 Chichu Museum Cafe -
23:09 Hotel The Flag -
23:20 Konbini haul (the 7-11 x Sapporo beer was just ok)
24:13 Tako Tako King (takoyaki) -
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Une famille au Japon: One day in Naoshima
Après un trajet en ferry d’une grande beauté, la découverte ébahie d’une île encore trop peu explorée qui a la grande particularité de présenter des oeuvres d’art contemporaines disséminées dans la nature et dans les villages!
素晴らしい風景を見ながらフェリーで海を航行していると、見えてきたのは人があまり訪れることのない、まるでコンテンポラリーアートのような自然と島人たちが作った美しい島々でした！
After a wonderful trip on a ferry boat, we were surprised to discover a not so much visited island where works of art are freely scattered in nature and villages!
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Ritsurin Park, Kagawa | Japan Travel Guide
Ritsurin Park ( 栗林公園 )
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A garden that is said to have a different view with each step. There is a splendid natural harmony between the 6 ponds, the beauty of the 13 artificial hills, the 300 year old pines, and the flowers throughout the four seasons, against the backdrop of Mount Shiun.
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Art House Project
Naoshima
Naoshima Sento – I ♥ Yu
Chichu Art Museum
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Teshima Art Museum
Angel Road
Marugame Castle
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Art House Project (Proyek Perumahan Seni), rumah tua yang direnovasi terletak di Prefektur Kagawa, kabupaten Motomura Naoshima-cho, memamerkan karya seni dari seniman- seniman kontemporer. Tahun 1997, rumah-rumah tua ini diperbaiki dan direnovasi. Rumah-rumah seni tersebar di seluruh kota, dan kebanyakan dari mereka adalah rumah sederhana yang terletak di pinggir jalan, bergaya tradisional Jepang sekitarnya. Interior masing-masing rumah dibuat sesuai dengan gaya artistik para seniman kontemporer. Tutup : Senin Tutup hari Selasa, jika hari libur nasional jatuh pada hari Senin. Jam buka : 10:00 - 16:30 Tersedia informasi bahasa Inggris
Okayama Koraku-en, Okayama | Japan Travel Guide
Okayama Koraku-en ( 岡山後楽園 )
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Koraku-en is known as a daimyo (feudal lord) garden with a view of the castle. It has an area of 13 hectare, and has a lawn that is quite unusual for a Japanese garden. The scenic views from Yuishinzan Hill and Enyo-tei House along with the changing landscape throughout the seasons are popular.
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Kurashiki Ivy Square
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Ohara Museum of Art
Kurashiki Denim Street
Chichu Art Museum
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Art House Project
Naoshima
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Ishibashi (石橋)
Artwork by Senju Hiroshi
One industry in Naoshima about a century ago was salt making. Ishibashi was originally built around 100 years ago as the home of a prosperous salt merchant. It has since been restored and houses two large paintings by Senju Hiroshi. One is painted onto the sliding doors of the main building, while the other, a large painting depicting a spectacular waterfall, hangs in the adjacent storehouse.
Hiroshi Senju
Born in Tokyo, 1958. PhD, Tokyo National University of Fine Art and Music. Honorable mention in painting category, 46th Venice Biennale (1995).
Closed: Mondays Open on Mondays for national holidays but closed the next day
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Poly Grand Theater
Anyway, You Cut It: A Pritzker Prize-winning architect carves tunnels through a concrete-and-glass box to create a bold theater complex for a burgeoning district in Shanghai. At the Poly Grand Theater in Shanghai, Tadao Ando puts his flair for drama to good use. Starting with his usual Platonic geometry—here a 330-by-330-by-113-foot box—Ando bores large tunnels vertically, horizontally, and diagonally into the form. The move seems aggressive, more like coring an apple than forming holes in Swiss cheese. The cylindrical tunnels meet the concrete structure's aluminum-and-glass curtain walls at various angles to create elliptical shapes on all four facades. On the inside, the tunnels produce a similarly theatrical experience for visitors coming for operas, concerts, plays, and other events. The Poly Theater's look-at-me gestures are intentionally bold. Ando's office says the design “was expected to provide a certain landmark quality.” The project is located in Shanghai's Jiading district, a newly developing area about 12 miles northwest of the city's center. It serves as part of the cultural heart of a new town; a library has also been completed nearby. An artificial lake on two sides and construction on the two others mark the theater building as an icon-to-be. Like many new cultural centers across China, this one aims to change the area where it's located from a backwater to a destination. Ando's design features five “tubes,” each pushing through the 602,000-square-foot building and serving a specific function. Most visitors will encounter two of these elements— a six-story vertical lobby tube and a two-story horizontal foyer tube—on their way from the entrance to the main theater. The lobby is accentuated by two eye-catching stairways that curve left and right like showpieces out of a 1920s Broadway musical. A bridge on the fourth level and windows on the fifth overlook the grand space. The lobby's square ceiling somewhat diminishes the bold impact of the cylinder, but its intersection with a circular skylight creates the kind of dramatic daylighting for which Ando is known. From the lobby, the foyer tube skillfully compresses the visitor's experience, allowing for an explosion of space when entering the theater proper. Three additional tubes—one leading to a covered, but not enclosed, the amphitheater on the ground level; one for an amphitheater on the roof; and one connecting the south side of the site to the main foyer—are active mostly for specific occasions. The connecting tube will link to a forthcoming commercial complex to the south where
Ando's design for a multi-use tower with hotel, office, and retail space is currently under
construction. All of the tubes are steel-frame elements independent of the building's
main concrete structure and have interior surfaces finished in aluminum rib-wall painted
to look like wood.
Inside the 1,600-seat main theater, the cylindrical theme continues. Bands of laminated
wood rib-wall at the orchestra level and up through two balcony levels provide a warm,
textured contrast to the more subdued aluminum and exposed-concrete finishes in the
bulk of the interiors. The theater's 12 box seats particularly revel in unabashed
curviness. Sun Jian of China Poly Group, the state-owned conglomerate that
commissioned the project, says he believes that the architectural acoustics of this
project is the best of the many theaters his company has built around the country.
Ando credits his acoustical engineer, Shanghai-based Zhang Kuisheng Acoustical
Design and Research Studio, for collaborating in making sure the sound quality in the
theater is excellent.
The building's main theater opened in September. A quiet water court off an indoor
exhibition room on the fifth floor is also completed and exemplifies the serenity for which
Ando is known. Many of the ancillary spaces—including a café, restaurant, and
multipurpose hall—were not yet open at the time of this writer's visit in February. And
the building's various covered terraces occupying the spaces inside some of the
building's giant tubes were not in use: they were roped off, as “public” areas often are
in China. It is difficult to predict how well they will be used.
It is similarly unclear how well the building will work as an icon for Jiading. Cultural
centers can be important place-makers in new towns in China that lack churches,
government halls, town squares, and other recognized nodes of urban life. But when
every new building—from a theater to a shopping mall—tries to be unforgettable, the
resulting cacophony can drown out even the strongest voice. Ando counters that the
Poly Theater has enough landscaped areas around it that it will not be so affected by its
neighbors. An even greater success would be that both the theater building and its
public space are not only visually engaging but also physically active. Only in this way
can any cultural complex become a real community center.
Size: 602,000 square feet