Naoshima Island Cycling Adventure: Private Local Tour
ID: GYG1150236-1764169
Category:
Country: Ecuador
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Explore Naoshima by bicycle on a private guided tour. Visit two museums, enjoy coastal views, discover outdoor artworks, and experience island village life on a flexible 5-hour adventure.
This private cycling tour offers the perfect balance of nature, art, and cultural exploration on Naoshima. Designed as a 5-hour experience, the tour includes visits to two major museums that do not require advance reservations, making your day smooth and stress-free.
Your guide meets you at Miyanoura Port and assists with renting bicycles. Start the tour with the iconic Red Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama, then cycle through peaceful island roads toward Honmura village. Here you can enjoy the traditional atmosphere, wooden houses, shrines, and small local cafes.
Continue to the Lee Ufan Museum, where minimalist art harmonizes with Tadao Ando’s architecture. After exploring the museum, ride a short distance to the Benesse House Museum, which features a wide range of contemporary artworks as well as beautiful architectural spaces overlooking the sea.
Along the way, enjoy outdoor sculptures spread across the Benesse area and stop at scenic viewpoints along the coastline. The tour includes plenty of time for photography, explanations, and breaks. After completing the loop, return to Miyanoura Port by bicycle for the tour’s conclusion.
This tour is ideal for guests who want to experience Naoshima’s art and landscapes without the need for difficult reservations.
Highlights
- Discover the beauty of Naoshima on a private cycling tour with a guide
- Visit the iconic Red Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama and learn about the island
- Ride through quiet island roads, coastline paths, and local residential areas
- Explore Honmura village and see traditional wooden houses and shrines
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from various viewpoints
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour requires basic cycling ability
This tour includes visits to two museums (Benesse House Museum and Lee Ufan Museum)
Chichu Art Museum is not included in this tour
Museum tickets and bicycle rental fees are included in the tour price
Ferry tickets are not included
Please meet at Miyanoura Port Ferry Terminal.
The meeting point is right next to the Red Pumpkin art installation by Yayoi Kusama, which is the most recognizable landmark at the port.
Your guide will be waiting near the ferry exit area, wearing a yellow/green armband for easy recognition. The guide will approach you as soon as you arrive.
INCLUDED
- Electric or regular bicycle rental
- Live tour guide
- Visit to outdoor artworks
- Visit to Honmura village
- Admission to Benesse House Museum
- Admission to Lee Ufan Museum
- Photography support
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.