A bucket-list visit for art-loving travellers, Benesse House is part resort and part art museum. Alongside art works displayed inside its museum space and guest rooms, there are installations dispersed across the pristine lawn and beaches around the house – including Yayoi Kusama’s iconic pumpkin.

Perched on the southern coast of Naoshima, the Chichu Art Museum is home to a unique collection of modern art. The building itself is a work of art in its own right – nestled mostly underground, it uses only natural light to display its works.

Soak in this traditional Japanese bath house turned art gallery, surrounded by contemporary art. Designed by artist Otake Shinro, the spa features recycled objects from all over Japan transformed into artworks.

In a tiny port town of Honmura, on Naoshima’s eastern coast, a collection of abandoned houses, workshops, temples and shrines has become the Art House Project, where art installations, architectural displays and art events fill these previously empty spaces.

Say hello to this cosy cafe, where home-style Japanese food is served to those seeking fuel from a day spent art gazing. Cafe Konichiwa’s Japanese curries have made this locale a firm favourite for both tourists and residents of Naoshima

Designed by Ando Tadao, one of Japan’s foremost architects who is responsible for many of Naoshima’s museums’ designs, the Ando Museum befits its surroundings perfectly. Traditional from the outside, and contemporary on the inside – this one’s a design lover’s must-see.

Warm lighting, wooden accents and the scent of delicious traditional Japanese food fills this popular dining space in the Honmura area of Naoshima. This cosy locale is a known spot for a a late-night drink and a plate of omu-raisu.