Chichu Art Museum (Naoshima)
地中美術館
The Chichu Art Museum is on Naoshima, a small island in the Seto Inland Sea known for modern art. It opened in 2004 and was designed by the architect Tadao Ando. Most of the building is buried underground so it does not spoil the beautiful scenery. Inside, visitors see permanent installations, including works by Claude Monet.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
Open 10:00–17:00.
- Closed
Closed on Mondays (or the next day if Monday is a public holiday).
- Getting there
From Miyanoura Port take the town bus (12–16 min) to Tsutsujiso, then the free shuttle bus (about 7 min).
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Advance online reservations are available, and buying tickets in advance is recommended.
- There is no town bus from the museum back to Miyanoura Port.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- You must remove your shoes in some rooms of the museum.
- Photos, videos and sketching are not allowed inside the museum.
- Tickets need an advance reservation for a date and time. You may not eat or drink anywhere on the premises except the cafe.
- Museums are quiet, indoor places that are good for a break, but few have a prayer room. Staff may let you use a quiet corner if you ask politely.
- Photography rules change by exhibition. Check the signs before taking pictures.
- Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Kagawa and the verified places to pray nearby.
- Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.
Prayer times in Kagawa
Today (5 Nov 2026)
- Fajr04:52
- Sunrise06:27
- Dhuhr11:49
- Asr14:45
- Maghrib17:07
- Isha18:33
Times are calculated for Takamatsu. Times may differ elsewhere in Kagawa.
Places to pray near Chichu Art Museum (Naoshima)
We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.
Halal food near Chichu Art Museum (Naoshima)
We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:
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Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): assets.my-kagawa.jp, naoshima.net, benesse-artsite.jp