Japan · 8 nights
The Art Islands of Japan
The journey.
In the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea, a cluster of small islands has become one of the most quietly radical art destinations on earth — Tadao Ando concrete, a Monet room lit only by the sky, a museum you enter through a puddle.
The islands Naoshima and Teshima by private boat and bicycle, timed so you meet the great installations without the crowds, staying in a Benesse room where the art follows you to breakfast.
The sea Between the museums, the ordinary magic of the Inland Sea: fishing villages, a bathhouse that is itself an artwork, and long light on quiet water.
A journey for people who thought they'd seen Japan — and hadn't seen this.
Make this journey yours Questions people ask about The Art Islands of Japan
- How many days do you need for The Art Islands of Japan?
- We build it as 8 nights, 9 days. That is the length that lets the route breathe without adding a night nobody needed.
- How much does The Art Islands of Japan cost from India?
- From ₹18L for two people, land only. That is our starting price for the whole journey rather than a per night rate, and international flights are quoted separately at cost.
- When is the best time to go?
- Cherry blossom runs late March into early April and autumn colour late October into November. Both are peak, and both need booking months ahead.
- What visa do Indian travellers need?
- A consulate visa, usually five to seven working days once the appointment is made. Apply at least four weeks ahead in blossom season. Rules change, so we confirm the current requirement for your passport when we plan the trip.
- How long is the flight from India?
- Around seven and a half hours non stop from Delhi to Tokyo.
- Is this a private trip or a group tour?
- Private. The itinerary, the guide and the vehicle are yours alone, and every date is set around you rather than a fixed departure.
- Can the itinerary be changed?
- Yes. The Art Islands of Japan is a starting shape, not a fixed package. Add nights, swap a city, change the hotel standard, or tell us what you would rather do with a day and we rebuild it.