Naoshima: the art island designed by Tadao Ando (Japan contemporary art)

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5 жыл бұрын

We spend an incredible two days on Naoshima Island, the artists' island where architect Tadao Ando designed the Benesse House Hotel, the Chichu Art Museum and the Lee Ufan Museum. We also loved Yayoi Kusama's giant pumpkins.
Naoshima Island is the art island of Japan. It features both museums and outdoor sculpture. The influence of Japanese architect Tadao Ando can be felt everywhere. It can be a quick day trip from Osaka, Japan, but we recommend spending the night on Naoshima Island, especially if you get the chance to spend the night at th Benesse House hotel, a hotel designed by architect Tadao Ando on the Island on Naoshima.
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@TNFTravelVlog 5 жыл бұрын

Such a unique experience! Thanks for sharing.

@JamesandLaurent 4 жыл бұрын

Naoshima was a fantastic experience if you like modern architecture and Tadao Ando. We're glad you liked it :)

@chennaitharagai 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing Places 😍, I love it 👍

@JamesandLaurent 4 жыл бұрын

We loved Naoshima Island too :)

@jsvisuals9032 5 жыл бұрын

Japan looks like such a wonderful place!

@JamesandLaurent 4 жыл бұрын

We loved Naoshima Island too. It was the true zen Japanese experience without the crowds and craziness of the big cities like Osaka :).

@nancyockene9740 Жыл бұрын

This is the best video I’ve seen about Naoshima Island. Thank you

@JamesandLaurent Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@thomasbosveld3549 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@JamesandLaurent 4 жыл бұрын

We loved it :).

@MitchSwift 5 жыл бұрын

Wow what a great place and insane art you can see there :)

@JamesandLaurent 4 жыл бұрын

We loved Naoshima Island too. If you like art and architecture, we recommend you go too :).

@SenjaAldee 5 жыл бұрын

Soo unique design.. and super interesting

@JamesandLaurent 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Yes, his play with angles, straight lines, and light are always intriguing.

@sqinisekomajolq5547 Жыл бұрын

This is great!!

@JamesandLaurent Жыл бұрын

We hope you get a chance to visit.

@G3Travels 5 жыл бұрын

I love Japan! This island looks amazing and definitely seems to have it all! Beautiful views, first class hotel and dining, amazing art and museums! I'm definitely adding Naoshima to our bucket list! c/t

@JamesandLaurent 5 жыл бұрын

Naoshima might not be for everybody. But if you like contemporary art and architecture, it is definitely a place to see.

@Karolina1 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, well made video. I really liked the architecture, and want to visit myself.

@JamesandLaurent 5 жыл бұрын

Karolina #1, we hope you get a chance to go there someday.

@RoseMaryIss4110 5 жыл бұрын

Good to see you again after a long time ago I missed you---beautiful place and views & good food From RoseMary💃🏼🙌💃🏼and more…

@JamesandLaurent 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you RoseMary ❤️❤️❤️.

@BillMintjeHD-Brussels-Belgium 5 жыл бұрын

The giant pumpkin was so pretty, and love the idea of the coffee maker. Great to know this island, never been in Japan yet..... c/t

@JamesandLaurent 5 жыл бұрын

If you get a chance, you should :).

@KristynaRomain 5 жыл бұрын

The island is so pretty and the ART! So unique! Laurent we love your accent 😊 the drone shots are great 😍 love the flags with ants! Super cool!! Safe travels!

@JamesandLaurent 5 жыл бұрын

Haha. First time including drone shots in one of our videos. We're not pros yet, but we learn a little bit more every time we use it.

@DreamyTravelStory 5 жыл бұрын

Wow guys that place looks amazing!!! I didn't know anything about that place, definitely I will add it to our list of places to visit in Japan!

@JamesandLaurent 5 жыл бұрын

We hope you guys get a chance to go there :)

@slightlyoffthebeatentrack7322 4 жыл бұрын

Ahh what a cool place. We didn't go to any of Japans smaller Islands, really awesome hotel for you to stay at! The art looks really cool too, I love seeing art dotted around towns and cities, I think it's so inclusive for everyone to appreciate.

@JamesandLaurent 4 жыл бұрын

Next time you go back to Japan, you should try Naoshima We can't speak for the other smaller islands.

@myemail9889 5 жыл бұрын

Everyone I spoke to about Japan says it's amazing I really want to go Even more after this!

@JamesandLaurent 4 жыл бұрын

We hope you get a chance to go to Japan some day. Naoshima was a truly unique experience :)

@Matt_escape 5 жыл бұрын

I really miss japan. We visited 2 years ago and cant wait to go back 😖

@JamesandLaurent 5 жыл бұрын

We hope you get a chance to go back. We had a great time there :).

@shakeelkhanvw-fl5825 5 жыл бұрын

from museum in chicago to reality. it must be an exciting experience. c/t

@JamesandLaurent 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was pretty cool. Not very often you get the opportunity to do that :)

@ashleyb2733 5 жыл бұрын

Wow I've never heard of this!! My dad is an architect, so this would be his dream destination. We will have to remember it in the future if we are in this area... esp. with my dad!

@JamesandLaurent 5 жыл бұрын

We hope you and your dad get a chance to go there. If you like contemporary architecture, it is truly spectacular :).

@josearreolajr8481 5 жыл бұрын

I just got back from Tokyo a few weeks ago and this is a whole different look to japan I didn’t get to see! I love the outdoor sculptures, very colorful and unique. Also the “ant farms” with the flags was pretty solid, thank you for sharing 🤙🏽

@JamesandLaurent 4 жыл бұрын

We loved Naoshima Island too. If you like art and architecture, we recommend you go :).

@AlexSimeon 5 жыл бұрын

woooooooooow. i'm definitely taking note of Naoshima Island when i head back to Japan in the future. love all the outdoor art pieces. the outdoor museum's free??? woah. the hotel looks so cool, the flags are an ant farm?? another woah. love how it has both the art style side with the museums and the traditional side with the town of Honmura. thanks for sharing! c/t

@JamesandLaurent 5 жыл бұрын

We had a great time there and loved the variety :).

@inboundkagawa1596 5 жыл бұрын

Hello from Takamatsu, just south of Naoshima! Thanks guys for such a great video. I'm so glad that you could enjoy Naoshima. But... there is still so much more to enjoy. Next time please come to Kagawa-ken, just a short ferry from Naoshima. Will link to your beautiful video and look forward to seeing more of your adventures!

@JamesandLaurent 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comments. We appreciate every nice comment we receive. Yes, we could see the Takamatsu buildings in the distance, but you probably know how trips are. We tried to cram Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Naoshima in six days. There was no more time for anything else on this trip. Maybe next time :).

@TheAnnieDeppeChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Well that's it. I need flag ant farms! Awesome video guys! ❤

@JamesandLaurent 5 жыл бұрын

That's right. You guys don't have enough animals on your farm :)

@Matt_escape 5 жыл бұрын

Ah japan love japan. I miss japan so much 🥺

@JamesandLaurent 4 жыл бұрын

We loved Naoshima Island too. It was the true zen Japanese experience without the crowds and craziness of the big cities like Osaka :).

@rothessa 5 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed to your KZfaq channel! Watching this video makes me miss Japan! Love Japan so much but haven’t been here in Naoshima! Love how colorful this outdoor museum can’t believe it’s for free! This hotel is pretty artsy and interesting! Is it expensive? You’re lucky you were both able to stay in this hotel!!!! I’m jealous 😢😢😢😢 cheers for sharing!

@JamesandLaurent 4 жыл бұрын

We loved Naoshima Island too. If you like art and architecture, we recommend you go. And if you get a chance to stay at the Beennesse hotel, it was a truly unique experience :).

@hillarygladys 4 жыл бұрын

Tear open the coffee bag so that you can pour hot water over it :)

@JamesandLaurent 4 жыл бұрын

We thought it was a genius invention :)

@user-ro5iu6br4f 5 жыл бұрын

Ahahahahaha, the best French food I had ... on a Japanese island. Ahahahahahaha That was so French of you, Laurent. Excellent shots! Nice vid, overall. Kudos!!!

@JamesandLaurent 4 жыл бұрын

We hope you're doing well :).

@user-ro5iu6br4f 4 жыл бұрын

@@JamesandLaurent Oooohh, how considerate! Thanks, guys. Yes, I'm doing fine but suffering from Parsonage-Turner Syndrome atm. Also, I'm in love, again. This time I hope it's the charm. How ya doin'? How's the baby dog, the older one?

@MrPeeep-zv4kh 3 жыл бұрын

I want to go here if I go to japan

@JamesandLaurent 3 жыл бұрын

We hope you get the chance to. Naoshima was great!

@GiuseppeAllettocontemporaryart 2 жыл бұрын

very interesting video! I'm an italian contemporary artist :) greetings from Milan

@JamesandLaurent 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! We hope you get a chance to go there someday.

@TheJourneyest2016 5 жыл бұрын

Man some of the pieces on the wall were gorgeous. I have slowly grown to like art museums and such. Didnt really understand the stone was that just a bench or was that supposed to be a piece? lol the restaurant looked delicious I can eat Japanese food every day

@JamesandLaurent 4 жыл бұрын

We loved Naoshima Island. It was the zen Japanese experience without the craziness and crowds of the big cities like Osaka :).