Art House Project: Minamidera
Exhibit · Naoshima ·

Art House Project: Minamidera

Exhibit · Naoshima ·

Immersive light and space art installation, reservation advised

immersive experience
james turrell
tadao ando
art house project
timed entry
staff instructions
challenging perception
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null
Art House Project: Minamidera by null

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Japan, 〒761-3110 Kagawa, Kagawa District, Naoshima, 本村733 Get directions

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Japan, 〒761-3110 Kagawa, Kagawa District, Naoshima, 本村733 Get directions

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4 places in Asia to see a James Turrell - SilverKris

"Part of Naoshima’s Art House Project but installed inside a custom-built Tadao Ando building called Minamidera, Backside of the Moon (1999) is a reservation-only, guided experience that leads visitors into total darkness where a barely perceptible light field slowly emerges to test the limits of human sight; no cameras are allowed." - James P. Ong

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Art House Project: Minamidera

albert B.

Google
the art presented is very low level and poor. the island is beautiful, best was to explore is by renting a bicycle

Shannon T.

Google
Had no expectations, thoroughly enjoyed it. I don't think the staff were condescending, they were crystal clear about no phones or light emitting devices while engaging in the exhibit, and very helpful given how dark the experience gets.

Ed E.

Google
Must have a timed entry, but it is worth going through the process because the immersion experience is incredible. There is beauty in its simplicity, but the experience will still provide amazing insights into your own personal perceptions of light and dark.

Nick M.

Google
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.

Natalia K.

Google
The best art house currently on show in my opinion - immersive, unexpected, dream-like similar to immersive theatre. Worth following the staff instructions closely to get the full, unspoilt experience

Carlo H.

Google
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.

Ijiel G.

Google
This guy is a master at he’s craft. The experience is amazing!

Dida M.

Google
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!