Art Tour & Villa - Naoshima | 3-Day, 2-Night Journey with a Local Guide
Art Tour & Villa - Naoshima
3-Day, 2-Night Journey with a Local Guide
Art and Nature
Rediscover Yourself, As You Are
Naoshima and Teshima — art-famed islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea.
Hidden corners known only to locals, untouched by guidebooks.
Gaze upon a deep blue sea stretching beneath an endless sky,
and let unhurried time bring you back to yourself.
Naoshima and Teshima — art-famed islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea.
Hidden corners known only to locals, untouched by guidebooks.
Gaze upon a deep blue sea stretching beneath an endless sky,
and let unhurried time bring you back to yourself.
Concept
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01. Local Guide
A local guide shares the stories only insiders know — the history, the character of the land, and the lives of the people who call it home.
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02. All Inclusive
A private driver, ferries, tickets, and meals — everything is taken care of, so you can fully savor the scenery, the art, and the slow flow of time.
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03. Private Villa
A 40-year-old traditional home, reserved entirely for you.
From locally crafted ceramics to samurai helmets, the villa itself becomes part of the art.
Day 1 - Hiking
Day1
Step beneath a tunnel of trees, the scent of the forest in the air,
until suddenly the path opens to a sweeping view of the deep blue sea.
Settle on a rock, sip a fragrant coffee taken away from the summit café, and feel the earth beneath you.
Birdsong, a cool breeze, the rustle of leaves in the wind —
every sound becomes a quiet work of art.
Step beneath a tunnel of trees, the scent of the forest in the air,
until suddenly the path opens to a sweeping view of the deep blue sea.
Settle on a rock, sip a fragrant coffee taken away from the summit café, and feel the earth beneath you.
Birdsong, a cool breeze, the rustle of leaves in the wind —
every sound becomes a quiet work of art.
- 12:00
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Meet your guide
Meet your local guide at Uno Station. After all the messages exchanged before your arrival, the moment you finally meet face to face is one to look forward to.
- 15:00
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Hiking
Hike up Mount Oji, where the entire Seto Inland Sea opens before you.
Listen to the birds, watch the ever-changing sky, and let nature settle into your bones. - 18:00
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Dinner
For dinner, freshly caught local fish prepared as hand-rolled sushi.
Be amazed by the sheer variety of fish unique to the Seto Inland Sea, and toast the day with local sake — a moment of pure bliss.
Day 2 - Exploring Naoshima
Day2
Naoshima, the island world-famous for art.
A hidden realm with countless secret spots that no guidebook will ever reveal.
Crystal-clear waters, and a singular culture where Japanese tradition and contemporary art weave seamlessly together.
Naoshima, the island world-famous for art.
A hidden realm with countless secret spots that no guidebook will ever reveal.
Crystal-clear waters, and a singular culture where Japanese tradition and contemporary art weave seamlessly together.
- 9:00
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Ferry crossing
Drift across the Seto Inland Sea by ferry, watching the islands slip by.
Uninhabited islets, lone fishermen casting their lines.
Let your thoughts wander to a life lived in the heart of nature. - 10:00
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Arrival & Tour begins
Once on the island, a private car takes you between the Chichu Art Museum and other galleries.
Take your time, and let the artists' intentions reach you slowly, deeply. - 12:00
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Lunch
Lunch with a sweeping view from the island's highest point.
A vivid blue sea and works of art unfold before you — a panorama you won't find anywhere else. - 17:00
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Ferry crossing
Board the ferry and head home as the sun begins to set.
The view never tires the eye — surely a memory to keep for a lifetime. - 18:00
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Kappo cuisine
Dinner at Ikedaya, one of the area's most celebrated kappo restaurants.
Savor seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, local vegetables, and regional sake — a true taste of the place.
Day 3 - Exploring Teshima
Day3
Teshima — a small island you can wander on foot.
History and nature, watched over by its residents for more than a hundred years.
Once thought uninhabitable, it has been brought back to life as a place to feel the embrace of the wild.
Standing before this story of effort and resilience and the natural world itself, the heart fills with quiet emotion.
Teshima — a small island you can wander on foot.
History and nature, watched over by its residents for more than a hundred years.
Once thought uninhabitable,
it has been brought back to life as a place to feel the embrace of the wild.
Standing before this story of effort and resilience
and the natural world itself, the heart fills with quiet emotion.
- 9:00
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Ferry crossing
A scene completely different from yesterday's Naoshima.
A change in direction is enough to feel as if you've crossed into another world. - 10:00
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Cycling
Pedal your way around the small island.
Tackle the slopes — the views you earn on your own are the ones that stay with you.
(*Electric-assist bicycles provided.) - 12:00
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Seaside lunch
An Italian course meal on a terrace overlooking the sea.
Toast the moment with locally made wine, eyes on the water. - 17:00
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Farewell
Time to say goodbye to the guide who shared these three days with you.
Filled with art and the great outdoors, these three days will linger as a lasting memory.
Access
Address
〒706-0002
1-1 Chikko, Tamano, Okayama
Uno Station
By Car
50 minutes from Okayama Station
Free parking is available on site
By Train
40 minutes from Okayama Station
Plan
- Pricing
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○Capacity
4 guests
○Price
3 days / 2 nights: USD 2,000 per person (tax included)
Available from 2 guests. - What's Included
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○Accommodation
Stay at The Nature Uno.
○Inclusions
3-day local guide, ferries, electric-assist bicycles, private car, museum admission tickets
○Meals
Day 1: Dinner Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch - What's Not Included
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○Transportation
Travel to Uno Station
○Other expenses
Convenience store purchases en route, souvenirs - Bath
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○Equipment
Shower
○Amenities
Bath towels, face towels, hair dryer, toothbrush & toothpaste
○Bathroom and toiletries
Shampoo, conditioner, body soap - Heating & Cooling
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○Heating and cooling equipment
Air conditioner
- Others
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○Hours
Start time: 12:00 PM
End time: 6:00 PM
*Both meeting points are at Uno Station.
○Cancellation Fee
- 14 days before: 20% of the tour fee
- 10 days before: 50% of the tour fee
- 7 days before: 75% of the tour fee
- On the day: 100% of the tour fee
- No-show cancellation: 100% of the tour fee
