This private cycling tour offers the perfect balance of nature, art, and cultural exploration on Naoshima. Designed as a 5-hour experience, the tour includes visits to key art sites that do not require difficult advance reservations, allowing for a smooth and stress-free day.

Your guide meets you at Miyanoura Port and assists with renting bicycles. Start the tour with the iconic Red Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama, then cycle through peaceful island roads towards Honmura village. Here you can enjoy the traditional atmosphere, wooden houses, shrines, and small local cafes.

In Honmura, explore the unique Art House Project, where contemporary art is integrated into historic residential buildings, creating a one-of-a-kind cultural experience.

Continue to the Chichu Art Museum, an architectural masterpiece designed by Tadao Ando. Built mostly underground, the museum uses natural light to enhance works by artists such as Claude Monet, James Turrell, and Walter De Maria.

Along the way, enjoy outdoor sculptures spread across the island and stop at scenic viewpoints along the coastline. The tour includes plenty of time for photography, explanations, and relaxing breaks. After completing the loop, return to Miyanoura Port by bicycle for the tour’s conclusion.

Please note that the route and order of visits may be adjusted due to weather or operational conditions. Any changes will be limited to minor itinerary adjustments and will not materially affect the overall experience.

The Chichu Art Museum is a core highlight of this tour. If the museum cannot be visited due to reservation availability or operational conditions and no suitable alternative is accepted by the traveller, guests are guaranteed a full refund for the affected booking. If the traveller agrees, another Benesse Art Site museum may be visited instead.

This tour is ideal for guests who want to experience Naoshima's art and landscapes in a flexible and immersive way.