Yayoi Kusama

Naoshima From Kyoto: Is the Day Trip Actually Worth It? (Route, Timing & What You’ll Skip)

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So you’re based in Kyoto, you’ve heard about Naoshima—Yayoi Kusama’s pumpkin by the sea, Tadao Ando’s concrete masterpieces buried in the hillside—and you’re wondering: can I actually do this in one day? The short answer is yes, you can. But the smarter question is whether you should. Because a Kyoto-to-Naoshima day trip is about three … Read more

Naoshima vs Teshima: Which Seto Inland Sea Art Island to Choose (and Can You Do Both in One Day?)

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You have one day for the Seto Inland Sea art islands. Maybe a day and a half if you’re being generous. And now you’re staring at Naoshima and Teshima on a map, wondering which one deserves your limited time — or whether you can squeeze both into a single day without the whole plan falling … Read more