Thank you so much! Im visiting Naoshima in November, staying in Takamatsu the day before,then after to Kurashiki. Your videos are so helpful. Thank you.
Perfect timing! Im heading to Naoshima in the new year on my next trip. Im staying in Takamatsu for a couple nights while exploring the Kansai region, and want to do Naoshima on one of the days 🙏
Great video. We're going to Japan next month (our fifth adventure there) and are looking for more off the beaten path - this looks like a perfect place.
@@japanunravelled Thank you. We will add that to our draft planning list. We are looking forward to a stop in Naoshima, because we are big fans of Kusama Yayoi's art work. Last year we visited her birthplace city, Matsumoto, which honors her work in their M. City Museum of Art. Another smaller off the main track place not far from the more popular Nagano.
AAAnd perfect timing you did it again with a video I really needed haha ! Have booked two nights in Kuarashiki late Nov and was deliberating whether to visit Naoshima or not, I was concerned about the time spent travelling on local transport, but I think its definately doable in a day from Kurashiki via Okoyama....thanks again !
Actually it might be better to hire a car from Kurashiki now I've jumped on google maps and see it takes 3 hours from Okoyama compared to 1.5 by car lol
Was looking forward to this! I've put Naoshima in my itinerary because of this channel (also spending the night there). What about visiting in November? How much of a deal breaker is the chance of rainy weather?
Good to hear! November has a low chance of rain according to weatherspark (and personal experience). That said, if you're unlucky, much of the art is indoors, so I wouldn't worry too much. Autumns are very sunny in the Seto area, which makes November a great time to visit.
This is exactly the journey I have done! Question, I remeber that you recommended a travel insurance in your previous videos but can't find it. Which insurance was it?
Quick question, and thanks so much in advance; does the JR Kansai - Hiroshima pass include seat reservations on the shinkansen or nah? If yes, should one book their seats at a machine or a ticket office, as a first timer? Much love
Yes, unlimited reservations for the shinkansen are included. The first 6 you can do at the ticket machine, after which you need to visit the ticket office. As it happens my video about this exact pass comes out in 3 days. Spoiler: I don't think reservations on the shinkansen are that necesssary, except for a few situations. When are you travelling by the way? Are you going to base yourself somewhere or move from place to place?
@@japanunravelled Thanks so much! I'm coming in the first 2 weeks of November, starting from Tokyo and going to Kyoto-day trip to Amanohashidate-Himeji-Naoshima-Hiroshima-Osaka and then back to Tokyo! Trying to avoid the touristy places and get as good of a glimpse as I can get of the actual everyday life in Japan :)
Ambitious for your first time, and looks like a great itinerary! The pass video has some good tips for you. Didn't flag it much in the video but Naoshima art museums and exhibits are expanding their online reservation services which could really help you. Only downside is the prices are rising but still well worth the visit. Enjoy!
@@japanunravelled True, it's quite ambitious, hope it's doable too! Thanks so much for the tips btw. I think that many people are a bit concerned about earthquakes and natural disasters at the moment. Would you maybe consider doing a video on rudimentary tips on how to act in such an event? And how to prepare?
Yeah, that's understandable. Really though, a big earthquake could come at any time, so it's probably overall a good thing that more people are thinking about this. I like to do evergreen videos so yes, I'll have a think about this one.
Thanks for this informative video. I am adding Naomshima to my next trip to Japan.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much! Im visiting Naoshima in November, staying in Takamatsu the day before,then after to Kurashiki.
Your videos are so helpful. Thank you.
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!
Perfect timing! Im heading to Naoshima in the new year on my next trip. Im staying in Takamatsu for a couple nights while exploring the Kansai region, and want to do Naoshima on one of the days 🙏
Super plan - have a great trip!
I’m going there in December.. and your video answered several questions of mine. Amazing
Glad it was helpful!
This has been very well cut. Seto inland sea is beautiful.
Thanks!
Great video. We're going to Japan next month (our fifth adventure there) and are looking for more off the beaten path - this looks like a perfect place.
Excellent plan! I also highly recommend Shodoshima, which is criminally underrated.
@@japanunravelled Thank you. We will add that to our draft planning list. We are looking forward to a stop in Naoshima, because we are big fans of Kusama Yayoi's art work. Last year we visited her birthplace city, Matsumoto, which honors her work in their M. City Museum of Art. Another smaller off the main track place not far from the more popular Nagano.
There's quite a lot of her work dotted around the country, so you could quite easily do a Kusama themed tour! I hope you have a lot of fun!
AAAnd perfect timing you did it again with a video I really needed haha ! Have booked two nights in Kuarashiki late Nov and was deliberating whether to visit Naoshima or not, I was concerned about the time spent travelling on local transport, but I think its definately doable in a day from Kurashiki via Okoyama....thanks again !
Actually it might be better to hire a car from Kurashiki now I've jumped on google maps and see it takes 3 hours from Okoyama compared to 1.5 by car lol
Hope you enjoy it!
I've always been interested in going to Naoshima, but with this video I might actually go next time I'm in Japan! Thanks for the upload
You should! Enjoy!
Really helpful, thanks!
You're welcome!
yummy food and so much to see, my most colorful new socks are on the list! What about swimming? is it possible there? it sure looks lovely
The beach where the yellow pumpkin is supposedly open for swimming from mid-July to late August. Not tried it myself though!
Was looking forward to this! I've put Naoshima in my itinerary because of this channel (also spending the night there). What about visiting in November? How much of a deal breaker is the chance of rainy weather?
Good to hear! November has a low chance of rain according to weatherspark (and personal experience). That said, if you're unlucky, much of the art is indoors, so I wouldn't worry too much. Autumns are very sunny in the Seto area, which makes November a great time to visit.
This is exactly the journey I have done! Question, I remeber that you recommended a travel insurance in your previous videos but can't find it. Which insurance was it?
Here you go: japanunravelled.com/rec/travel-insurance
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Thank you for this video! What do you think about visiting this island with 2 kids (toddler and a baby)? I think we can’t cycle than.
Very doable! The shuttle buses make getting around really easy. Have fun!
@, thank you!
Quick question, and thanks so much in advance; does the JR Kansai - Hiroshima pass include seat reservations on the shinkansen or nah? If yes, should one book their seats at a machine or a ticket office, as a first timer? Much love
Yes, unlimited reservations for the shinkansen are included. The first 6 you can do at the ticket machine, after which you need to visit the ticket office. As it happens my video about this exact pass comes out in 3 days. Spoiler: I don't think reservations on the shinkansen are that necesssary, except for a few situations. When are you travelling by the way? Are you going to base yourself somewhere or move from place to place?
@@japanunravelled Thanks so much! I'm coming in the first 2 weeks of November, starting from Tokyo and going to Kyoto-day trip to Amanohashidate-Himeji-Naoshima-Hiroshima-Osaka and then back to Tokyo!
Trying to avoid the touristy places and get as good of a glimpse as I can get of the actual everyday life in Japan :)
Ambitious for your first time, and looks like a great itinerary! The pass video has some good tips for you. Didn't flag it much in the video but Naoshima art museums and exhibits are expanding their online reservation services which could really help you. Only downside is the prices are rising but still well worth the visit. Enjoy!
@@japanunravelled True, it's quite ambitious, hope it's doable too! Thanks so much for the tips btw. I think that many people are a bit concerned about earthquakes and natural disasters at the moment. Would you maybe consider doing a video on rudimentary tips on how to act in such an event? And how to prepare?
Yeah, that's understandable. Really though, a big earthquake could come at any time, so it's probably overall a good thing that more people are thinking about this. I like to do evergreen videos so yes, I'll have a think about this one.