Art House Project: Minamidera

Wonderful experience - when you eventually get in! We bought a multi site ticket only to be told this had a separate ticket. You can’t simply buy a ticket on site - you have to stand there, scan a QR code, register, set up payment and then buy a ticket that can’t be saved to a wallet. Instead you have to bookmark the website with the tickets - which is difficult to find once you go off it.

Absolutely must see if you go to Naoshima. James Turrell is a genius with light and the effect that he created in the Tadao Ando-built hall is stunning. It’s highly encouraged to make a reservation though it is possible to walk up and pay on site.

Even with my small portfolio of reviews, I don’t hand out 5 stars lightly, but the experience here was great. I loved every moment. That said, it might not be everyone’s cup of tea, so I’d recommend doing a bit of research beforehand on whether or not this experience is for you. But for me, it was truly an unforgettable experience.

One of the highlights of the art House projects. Don't miss it. It's not includes in the five art House ticket, but luckily we got a ticket at the end of the day! I don't want to say much, it's the mystery that makes it special.

Minamidera is very poetic project and absolutely worth a visit. Turrell is always surprising and for me, this experience exceeds his other installation on the island by far.

An eerie, fascinating, one of its kind experience. James Turrell has done something incredible here. It takes just ~20 mins to check it out, so don't miss it. But, make sure to reserve a timeslot in advance if you can. Otherwise you may miss out.

Amazing experience ever! Went in clueless but came out feeling amazed. It is part of the seven art installations for the Art House Project in Naoshima Island. You should never skip this one. You gotta experience it yourself. It challenges your perception regarding light (or lack of it) and space. James Turrell artwork and Tadao Ando architecture make it even more magical. Superb!

Totally worth it and a must see even though the gate keepers weren’t that friendly nor helpful in giving you a heads up about what’s to come. Totally agree with a prior reviewer that had a bad experience with the rude staff. While he wasn’t directly rude, he was very condescending and treated the line of guests like we were all pre-school children. One star docked because of him. Photos are of the outside only. No cameras, phones, smart watches, or anything electric emitting light allowed. Be sure to make time for this as the last showing is before the time everything else closes!