Discovering Naoshima – The Island For Art Lovers in Japan
Japan is the country gathering a great deal of space for Contemporary Art. Thus, if travelers want to seek in this cherry blossom country for impressive art space, Naoshima would be a perfect choice thanks to its peaceful and charming landscape. Everywhere on Naoshima (Japan), tourists can have chance to see creative artworks.
Naoshima is an ideal place for visitors to stop for relaxing and immerse themselves in such a quiet and peaceful site after a tired day of visiting bustling cities in Japan. Following there are four reasons that will persuade any hard to please traveler to reach Naoshima at least once:
DISCOVERING DISTINCT ARTWORKS
It is not by chance that Naoshima is honored to be “the Island of Art”. It is because art presents every corner of the island from hotel to showroom and becomes an integral part of landscape here. Some spots have reputation for art like Benesse House, Chichu Art Museum, Lee Ufan Museum and so on. Interestingly, on the island, there are plenty of available autographs from famous artists such as Claude Monet, Yukinori Yanagi, James Turrell, Tadao Ando architect, Jasper Johns, Yves Klein, Andy Warhol and Hiroshi Sugimoto.
Going for a walk around Naoshima is extremely interesting because tourists will have opportunity to discover amazing masterpieces sometimes hidden in playgrounds or vivid gardens.
On this gorgeous island, a unique project has been carried out is that all ancient houses turned to be places to display artworks of not only Japanese artists but also ones in the world. The project has attracted interest and admire of art lovers around the world.
Besides, a public bathroom called “I LOVE YOU” is available. This is the harmoniously combination of a bathroom and art to make it into a second-to-none masterpiece. Along with the layout of pictures, photos or magnificent stone arranged sophisticatedly and creatively, attractive pictures are placed on the floor to make it convenient for the viewers.
HUGE PUMPKIN
Located at the end of the island, the pumpkin with huge size is one of the most stunning destinations here. It seems that most goers would take a photo with this construction to determine that they have been Naoshima. This is the work of reputed Yayoi Kusama artist, one of the pioneers to turn Naoshima into as island of art.
VISIT 007 RED TATTOO MUSEUM
Almost 3,000 residents in Naoshima are exceptionally happy when their island appears in a series of renowned novels about James Bond spy written by Raymond Benson: “A man with a red tattoo”. In 2004, locals suggest making films from these novels here; however, there is no film made in Naoshima.
Noticeably, during this time, resident in Naoshima have established a museum specialized in storing novels of 007 Spy with the hope that Naoshima will be a magnificent place for 007. If you are a fan of Bond films, the island is a not to be missed site.
GET INTO RELAXATION AND PEACE
It is good idea for visitors to drop in Naoshima within a day after visiting nearby islands like Okayama, Kyoto or Osaka to have new experience. Being much different from bustling and vibrant cities, the island is regarded as a paradise to renew energy both physical and mental health.
