Art House Project
InstallationAdmission
¥1,050
Opening Hours
10:00-16:30
Series of abandoned houses on Naoshima transformed into art installations by renowned artists.
Admission
¥1,050
Opening Hours
10:00-16:30
Series of abandoned houses on Naoshima transformed into art installations by renowned artists.
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The Art House Project on Naoshima island transforms abandoned traditional houses and structures in the historic Honmura village into permanent art installations. Since 1998, artists including James Turrell, Tatsuo Miyajima, and Hiroshi Sugimoto have reimagined these vernacular buildings, creating intimate encounters between contemporary art and the rhythms of daily village life. Each house offers a unique, immersive artistic experience.
Art House Project is located in Kagawa, Shikoku region of Japan.
The admission fee for Art House Project is ¥1050.
The opening hours of Art House Project are: 10:00-16:30.
Art House Project is a installation featuring art and cultural exhibitions in Japan.
Art House Project was established in 1998.
Art House Project welcomes international visitors interested in Japanese art and culture.
Access information for Art House Project: Ferry from Takamatsu Port to Naoshima Miyanoura Port (about 50 minutes), then bus to Honmura area. The houses are scattered through the village, walkable within 15-20 minutes..
Check with Art House Project directly for audio guide availability in multiple languages.
Key highlights at Art House Project: James Turrell's "Backside of the Moon" at Minamidera; Tatsuo Miyajima's LED number installation at Kadoya; Hiroshi Sugimoto's "Appropriate Proportion" glass staircase at Go'o Shrine; Traditional architecture reimagined as art; Integration with living village community.
Tips for visiting Art House Project: Minamidera (James Turrell) requires a timed ticket — get one first as slots fill quickly. The houses are closed on Mondays. A common ticket covers most houses except Kinza, which requires a separate reservation. Respect the village — this is a living community..
James Turrell's "Backside of the Moon" at Minamidera; Tatsuo Miyajima's LED number installation at Kadoya; Hiroshi Sugimoto's "Appropriate Proportion" glass staircase at Go'o Shrine; Traditional architecture reimagined as art; Integration with living village community
Ferry from Takamatsu Port to Naoshima Miyanoura Port (about 50 minutes), then bus to Honmura area. The houses are scattered through the village, walkable within 15-20 minutes.
Minamidera (James Turrell) requires a timed ticket — get one first as slots fill quickly. The houses are closed on Mondays. A common ticket covers most houses except Kinza, which requires a separate reservation. Respect the village — this is a living community.