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Naoshima Island
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Naoshima is an island in the Seto Inland Sea that is known for its modern art museums, architecture and sculptures. Part of Kagawa Prefecture, the island with its Mediterranean atmosphere, sandy beaches and sunny weather, combined with a laid back, rural feel is a relaxing getaway from Japan's large urban areas such as Tokyo and Osaka.

Much of Naoshima's art was installed by the Benesse Corporation, which oversees art museums, installations and sculptures both on Naoshima and on neighboring islands. Benesse's museums were designed by the well known Japanese architect Ando Tadao and include the Chichu Art Museum, Lee Ufan Museum and all the buildings of the Benesse House. In addition, Naoshima's municipal buildings and schools were designed by the modern architect Ishii Kazuhiro.

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 1  Art House Project
Art scattered around a small port town.
User rating: 88/100 (24 votes)
Visited by: 42 users
 2  Chichu Museum
Unique modern art museum.
User rating: 88/100 (23 votes)
Visited by: 40 users
 3  Benesse House
Combination of art museum and hotel.
User rating: 86/100 (26 votes)
Visited by: 49 users
 4  I Love Yu
A public bath house that is also an artwork.
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Visited by: 9 users
 5  Lee Ufan Museum
Museum devoted to the Korean artist Lee Ufan.
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Visited by: 8 users
 6  007 Museum
Devoted to a James Bond novel.
User rating: 60/100 (12 votes)
Visited by: 26 users

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