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3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Naoshima, Japan

Updated July 8, 2025

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Naoshima, Japan

Bennesse Art Site Naoshima

A Japanese corporation has turned this small island town into living modern art gallery.

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Mt. Yashima Ropeway

Nestled amid the trees lies an abandoned funicular railway that dates back to the 1920s.

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Matsuka Seimen Noodle Factory

Fans line up at the crack of dawn for a slurpy bowl of deliciousness at this noodle counter inside a factory.

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Yokai Art Museum

This unique museum explores the world of Japanese demons and spirits.

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Dofuchi Strait, the world’s narrowest strait.

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Dofuchi Strait

The world's narrowest strait is often mistaken for a canal.

11 miles from Naoshima

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Washuzan Highland

A dilapidated amusement park with a million-dollar view.

11 miles from Naoshima

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