Naoshima New Museum of Art
直島新美術館
Naoshima New Museum of Art opened in spring 2025 on a hilltop near the Honmura district of Naoshima Island. It was designed by architect Tadao Ando. The museum shows and collects major and newly commissioned works by artists from Asia, including Japan. It is a good stop when exploring the Honmura area and its art houses.
Visitor information
- Opening hours
10:00–16:30, last entry 16:00.
- Closed
Closed on Mondays. If Monday is a national holiday it opens and closes the next day.
- Admission
1,500 yen online, 1,700 yen on site. Free for children 15 and under.
Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.
Good to know
- Mobile phones may not be used on the museum premises, and pets are not allowed.
- Two wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no nursing room.
Tips for Muslim visitors
- Eating and drinking (even candy or gum) is not allowed anywhere in the museum except the cafe.
- Photos are allowed except for some works, but videos and sketching are not allowed.
- 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 Naoshima New Museum of Art
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 Naoshima New Museum of Art
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: Fotointheworld, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): benesse-artsite.jp