Benesse Art Site

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November 4, 2021

Must Visit: Naoshima, Japan’s Art Island

Art and design pilgrims are drawn to Naoshima, Japan, to experience great art and striking architecture in beautiful natural surroundings. Artisans of Leisure arranges private Japan tours including tours that focus on contemporary art and architecture.

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October 1, 2015

Iconic Image: Yayoi Kusama’s “Pumpkin” at Benesse Art Site Naoshima

The arrival of autumn has us thinking of Pumpkin, Yayoi Kusama’s iconic sculpture on Naoshima, an island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea that’s one of our favorite destinations in Asia for contemporary art and architecture. The collection of museums and artworks set among the island landscapes and known as Benesse Art Site Naoshima provide many opportunities for […]

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February 10, 2009

Takamatsu: Isamu Noguchi’s Studio & Ritsurin Garden

Many of our tours include Benesse Art Site on Naoshima Island, and one of the activities we arrange from there is a private excursion to nearby Takamatsu on the island of Shikoku. The excursion can be done in just half a day and is recommended for anyone interested in Japanese art and culture. We arrange […]

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