Naoshima Island

Naoshima is a venue of the 2025 Setouchi Triennale

Naoshima (直島) is an island in the Seto Inland Sea that is known for its contemporary art and serves as a main venue of the Setouchi Triennale art festival. 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.

Much of Naoshima's art was installed by the Benesse Corporation, which oversees art museums and installations on Naoshima and the nearby islands of Teshima and Inujima. Many of Benesse's museums were designed by star architect Ando Tadao and include the Chichu Art Museum, Lee Ufan Museum, Naoshima New Museum of Art and the Benesse House.

In addition, Naoshima's municipal buildings and schools were designed by the modern architect Ishii Kazuhiro.