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 both on Naoshima and on neighboring islands. Many of 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. Ando's latest addition, the Naoshima New Museum of Art, will open near Honmura on May 31, 2025.

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