How Much Does a Private Naoshima Tour Cost? Pricing Guide
Before you reach out about a guided tour, it’s fair to want to know the actual numbers first. Here’s exactly what Finding Naoshima Tour charges, broken down by group size, so you can see where you land before you send an inquiry.
Single-Day Tour Pricing
Finding Naoshima Tour runs two single-day private tours — the Art Immersion Course and Naoshima Essentials + Art House Project — and both use the same pricing structure, based on group size:
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | ¥30,000 |
| 2–3 people | ¥15,000 |
| 4 people | ¥12,000 |
| 5–8 people | ¥10,000 |
Each tour runs about six hours, with the schedule tailored to your arrival time. Private transportation between sites is included in that price. The maximum group size is 8 guests per tour; groups of 6 or more are accompanied by two guides.
Finding Naoshima Note: The per-person price drops sharply as your group grows — traveling as a family of four brings the rate down to ¥12,000/person, less than half the solo rate. If you’re loosely coordinating with other travelers, it’s worth asking whether you can combine into one booking.
2-Day Tour Pricing
For visitors who want a more relaxed, two-day version, the Naoshima 2-Day Art Tour runs roughly six hours per day, with its own pricing:
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | ¥55,000 |
| 2 people | ¥27,500 |
| 3 people | ¥25,000 |
| 4 people | ¥20,000 |
| 5+ people | ¥18,000 |
If you’re weighing whether one day is actually enough for your trip, our guide to how many days you need on Naoshima walks through what a realistic one-day itinerary covers versus a two-day one.
What’s Included, and What Isn’t
The tour price covers the guide and private transportation for the day. It does not include museum admission fees, which are paid separately. For reference, here’s what the major sites currently charge per person:
| Facility | Admission fee |
|---|---|
| Chichu Art Museum (weekdays) | ¥2,500 |
| Chichu Art Museum (weekends & holidays) | ¥2,700 |
| Benesse House Museum | ¥1,300 |
| Lee Ufan Museum | ¥1,200 |
| Naoshima New Museum of Art | ¥1,500 |
| ANDO MUSEUM | ¥600 |
| Minamidera | ¥600 |
| Art House Project (common ticket) | ¥1,200 |
If you’d rather not book tickets yourself, the guide can arrange them on your behalf — the admission cost just gets added to your final invoice, so there’s one payment instead of several.
Finding Naoshima Note: Comparing to Chichu Art Museum’s own booking system, having your guide handle reservations is one less monthly-release date to track — useful if your travel dates are still flexible and you don’t want to lock in Chichu’s narrow booking window yourself.
How Payment Actually Works
Booking isn’t an instant checkout — it starts with a request through the tour inquiry form. After reviewing your dates and group size, you’ll receive an itinerary and price quote by email. From there, you can pay in advance online or in cash on the day. Tours should be booked at least 3 business days ahead.
Is It Worth the Price?
That depends on your group size and priorities — we’ve laid out the full trade-offs, cost included, in our guided tour vs. DIY comparison. But if the numbers above work for your trip, reaching out costs nothing and comes with no obligation until you’re ready to confirm.