Sadou inn

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tHE
Curated Culture Tour
Fall 2026

for lovers of art, architecture, and design

This 6 night, 5 day tour is designed for full immersion in the world famous art islands of Naoshima & Teshima and the nearby historical town of Kurashiki (also known as the denim fashion capital of Japan).

Your English speaking hosts will lead you on a well-paced itinerary and local craftspeople will help you dive into a deeper experience with friendly guidance.

You will leave feeling saturated with a wealth of quintessential Japanese experiences.

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We take tHE overwHElm out of planning and bOOking, allowing you to completely relax and enjoy your experience!

Day One

Hosted at Sadou Inn

Culture day

Complimentary Breakfast

8:00am – 9:00am

Japanese language/culture class and traditional matcha tea ceremony

9:30am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Traditional craft workshop of your choosing (choose 1) : 
  • Sashiko hand stitching
  • Ikebana flower arrangement
  • Japanese calligraphy

2:00pm

Afternoon tea and rest

4:30pm

Dinner and Onsen experience
(Spa services available)

6:00pm

Day Two

Art Island

Naoshima (part 1)

Complimentary Breakfast

7:30am – 8:30am

Art House Projects
(including Minamidera)

10:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Shinbi: New Museum of Art

2:00pm

Afternoon tea/free time 
(self-pay)
  • Ando museum
  • Ring of Fire
  • Exploring Miyanoura Port

4:00pm

Dinner in Uno Port

6:00pm

Day Three

Kurashiki day trip

“Little Kyoto” & Japan’s Denim Capital

Complimentary Breakfast

8:30am – 9:30am

Taxi to Kurashiki

10:00am

Free flow day
  • Enjoy shopping 
  • Visit the shrine 
  • Explore museums

11:00am

Dinner in Kurashiki

5:00pm

Taxi back to Sadou Inn

6:30pm

Art Island

Naoshima (part 2)

Day Four

Complimentary Breakfast

7:30am – 8:30am

Time Corridor and tea

11:00am

Benesse Museum/Lunch

12:00pm

Lee Ufan Museum 
OR 
Valley Garden

2:30pm

Chichu Art Museum

4:00pm

Dinner at Sadou Inn

6:00pm

Day Five

Teshima

Art Island

Complimentary Breakfast

7:00am – 8:00am
8:30am – 9:30am

Lunch in village

12:00pm

Teshima Art Museum 
(via E-bike)

1:00pm

Ride bikes around island to visit other art sites

2:00pm

Karaoke experience!

6:30pm

5:00pm

Izakaya/Yakitori Dinner

PRICING

Tour: $1,200 USD per person

Includes:

  • Museum entry on the islands

  • Transportation within the tour (ferries, taxis, busses, E-bikes)

  • Culture classes & Tea Ceremony

  • Onsen entry

  • Karaoke

  • Personalized guiding/hands on facilitation

  • All breakfasts, 1 lunch & 2 dinners


Ryokan accommodation:

Pricing varies by rOOm Choice

  • 1 Guest

  • +72,000 yen (12,000 yen per night)

  • Single room with futon bed

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  • Up to 2 Guests

  • +144,000 yen (24,000 yen per night)

  • Double room with double western bed

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  • 2-4 Guests

  • +240,000 yen (40,000 yen per night)

  • Quadruple Suite with 4 futon beds

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Natsune Cottage

  • 2-4 Guests

  • +240,000 yen (40,000 yen per night)

  • Separate House next door to Sadou Inn, 2 rooms, 4 futon beds

  • Great for more privacy to decompress.

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Flights to and from Japan

  • Transfers to/from airport

  • Travel Insurance (mandatory)

  • Lunch and dinner (breakfast, 1 lunch & 2 dinners will be provided on the trip, but other meals will be up to the individual to choose what suits them).

  • Additional museum/experience entries that are not part of the fixed itinerary.

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