Honmura

Naoshima, Japan

Home to Kon'nichiwa, feeling like a cosy living room for art travellers.

Places in Honmura

Kon'nichiwa, Honmura Feels like a cosy living room for art travellers, with simple Japanese-style lunches, coffee and cakes.
Naoshima local fish burger and gelato stands A surprisingly varied mix of cafes and casual eateries featuring local fish burgers, artisan pizza and gelato.

Best time to visit: Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-November) offer comfortable weather, while the Setouchi Triennale art festival runs across three seasons.
Getting around: Naoshima is small and easily explored by the island's buses and rental electric bicycles.
Currency: Japanese Yen (¥)
Language: Japanese. English is limited outside the art museums.
Timezone: JST (UTC+9)
Current trends: Naoshima continues drawing culture-focused travellers for the Setouchi Triennale, one of Japan's largest art festivals, held in three seasons starting April 2025, while My Lodge Naoshima, a modern hilltop hotel that opened in 2020, adds Mediterranean dining with a Setouchi twist to the island's food scene.

Benesse House area — Home to the Ando-designed museum and boutique art hotel overlooking the Seto Inland Sea.
Hilltop area (My Lodge) — Home to My Lodge Naoshima and its panoramic observation platform.