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COLLAGE BY LESSA CHUNG
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DON'T MISS--- IF ONE HAS ONE DAY TO TRAVEL IN NAOSHIMA---
24 HOUR ITINERARY:
I actually think Naoshima is very do-able in a day trip, though you really must keep an eye on bus schedules and ferry timetables. (I nearly missed the last ferry off the island.) Traveling through Naoshima in 24 hours allows you to visit nearby islands like Teshima and Inujima, which also have a few art sites of their own. Teshima Art Museum is perhaps one of the most stunning works of architecture I’ve experienced to date (but that is for another time). The island is also known for its lush crops, so also a great stop for foodies.
But I digress. Here is how you can make the most of your day on Naoshima.
Arrive in Miyanoura Port by ferry. Ride on the top deck on the way over.
Rent electric-assist bicycle from Little Plum.
Cycle across to Honmura area. Park bike in designated lot at local park.
Visit Ando Museum.
Purchase multi-site ticket for Art House Projects from Honmura Lounge & Archive. Wander through the neighborhood at your leisure.
Save Art House Minamidera for last. Just because.
Cycle to Art House Project Haisha.
Cycle to Art House Project Ishibashi.
Treat yourself to soft cream and/or iced coffee from a local shop nearby.
Cycle to Benesse Art Site. Park bike at Tsutsuji-so. Take free shuttle up to the museum site.
Start at Chichu Art Museum.
Walk (or shuttle) to Lee Ufan Museum.
Walk (or shuttle) to Benesse House Museum.
Have dinner at Issen– reservations required.
If Friday or Saturday night: Attend Open Sky Night Program at Chichu Art Museum.
Return bike to Little Plum.
Soak and reflect on the day at Naoshima Bath “I♥︎湯”.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY OF YOUR TRIP?
Standing in a grand white room completely alone—with the exception of the museum staff—surrounded by a series of Monet’s Water Lilies. The canvases adorn each of the four walls and vary in size. The floor is comprised of carved white marble cubes, so visitors are provided with white leather slippers to enter the space.
The experience isn’t limited to a single person, but in the ebb and flow of visitors, I happened to arrive when no one else was in the space. It was incredible. And so, so tempting to take a photo. Yet, a photo couldn’t even capture that feeling.
BEST SOUVENIR?
Since photography is prohibited onsite and in museum exhibits, postcards and art books (coffee table-style published by Phaeton) are worth it in this instance.
For travelers trying to keep their bags light, perhaps the aforementioned tie-dye shirt to remember your bathing experience.
~2017 Lessa Chung |
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