International · Japan
Japan · The Art Islands
Naoshima, Teshima, and the Seto Inland Sea
Duration
7 days · 6 nights
Destination
Japan
From
₹3,25,000
The Journey
A quieter Japan, built around the contemporary-art islands of the Seto Inland Sea. Sleep inside a Tadao Ando museum, ferry between Naoshima and Teshima, and finish with two nights in Kyoto.
- Two nights at Benesse House
- Chichu Art Museum, after hours where possible
- Teshima Art Museum at dawn
- Final two nights in a Kyoto ryokan
Day by Day
The shape of the 7 days.
01
Arrive Okayama
Train and ferry to Naoshima. Check into Benesse House.
02
Naoshima
Chichu Art Museum, then the Art House Project in Honmura village.
03
Teshima
Teshima Art Museum at dawn, lunch at Shima Kitchen.
04
Inujima & onward
Ferry to Inujima for the Seirensho Museum, then bullet train to Kyoto.
05
Kyoto temples
Ginkaku-ji, the Philosopher's Path, kaiseki dinner.
06
Tea & textiles
A morning tea ceremony, then Nishijin textile workshops.
07
Onward
Transfer to Osaka Kansai for your onward flight.
What's included
- ●6 nights mix of museum-hotel and ryokan stays
- ●All ferries and inter-island transfers
- ●Museum entries and a curator-led tour
- ●Daily breakfast and three dinners
Not included
- ●International flights
- ●JR Pass (optional add-on)
- ●Most lunches
In Pictures
Things you might ask
And the honest answers.
Are museums open year-round?
Most are closed Mondays. We sequence the islands so you never lose a day.
Of a Similar Spirit
Other journeys to consider.
Enquire
Shall we begin planning your Japan journey?
No instant quotes. Share a few details and one of our designers will write back within a working day with a thoughtful first sketch.
From ₹3,25,000 · 7 days
Direct line · +91 98 1010 1010
Or write · hello@gallivantjourneys.com
From
₹3,25,000