Teshima Art Museum

It was one of the best museums I’ve ever seen.
It’s located near the sea. The view from the garden is breathtaking.
It has three small buildings which look like a part of the ground.
Walking from the reception building along the path, you’ll find a main building.
It’s not allowed to take a picture inside of the building, so audiences were focused on what they felt and what they saw.
It’s an awesome combination of the architecture and art, I hadn’t thought there was such a great museum in such a calm island.
I visited here on the weekend, plus it was three days holiday in Japan and Chinese new year, but it was not crowded and very calm.
It also has a nice cafe where you can enjoy some local food and drinks.

It wouldn’t take much of time to see whole museum. Probably 30-60min is enough for museum but could stay more if you want to explore some nature there. Reservation in advance is necessary. You have to plan well boat time and shuttle bus time beforehand otherwise need to wait few hours easily as the transportations are not frequent.

One of the most sublime places in the world. This is a huge statement but the quiet, brilliant, and life-affirming nature of this art installation is impossible to overstate. You can find details elsewhere, but I would advise going with as little knowledge as possible and gradually take in the engineering and artistry and then spend time, short or long, enjoying the compelling philosophical implications of this monumental but simple place. It is a monastery of emotion and thought. Engage well and you’ll end up considering your place in this world.

This contains one of the single most beautiful artworks I have ever seen in my life hands down.

Having travelled quite extensively, seeing many museums and art galleries this is... something else.

The main building in itself is pure art, and does not try to be anything else. It does not contain art for it is, itself the art.

The building interior morphs every second depending on who is inside, how much time has passed, what time of day or season it is... it is one experience that is constantly changing, and therefore never the same.

We spent a good two or more hours just witnessing, meditating and being a medium within the art museum, and I would do back everyday if I could.

Highly recommend.

Best art/contemplating experience in Japan, designed by Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA. Would love to come back and experience the space in different weather.

No phones/photography allowed inside the art space.

This museum is truly a special and peaceful place. The building is an amazing work of art which fuses architecture in nature in a very pleasing way. The acoustics of the place allow one to immerse themselves in the art. This is the perfect place to sit down and relax while enjoying your surroundings. You are not allowed to take photos or draw with ink inside the museum but there are viewpoints outside that let you see the building in its entirety along with the surrounding rice fields. The museum cafe is also quite good and offers some locally grown products in it’s dishes. This museum truly blew my mind and I couldn’t recommend it any more highly to anyone who is a fan of art or architecture. Please give yourself time to enjoy the space and take in your surroundings once inside you will not regret it!

There aren't many museums in the world that you can go to that have literally one installation but Teshima Art Museum (and Matrix - which is the installation) is a transcendent experience that's worth the time.

What awaits you is a mix of art and engineering that forces you to meditate and take in everything at once. Not recommended for folks who want to get an Instagram picture in.

Great Museum with such a unique experience. Unfortunately you are not allowed to take pictures inside (which might be the most beneficial for your experience)

A one of a kind art experience. Online photos make no justice the the emotions this place is able to transmit. We frequently visit museums all over the world and this was truly unique.
Make sure you book in advance.
It is not really a museum, more of an art installation.

It is difficult to describe this museum. It is in all honesty one of those places, you have to see for yourself.

For my part I will say that I cried when I was inside the installation. It was breathtaking.

It’s truly an experience unknown to me before. Teshima itself is a beautiful island, and the museum adds something extra. The beads flow, depart and reunite simply under the influence of gravity and wind, I would very much like to spend time observe the movement of them. Together with me today is a little butterfly, it looks so calm and an introvert just like me, only agitated when water soaked its wings. It still stayed there in the sun spot when I left. I think it’s beautiful. And I support the idea that no picture is allowed here.

A space to recover your soul, your mind and your body. Absolutely worth the travel here.
You can’t take photos inside unfortunately but it’s an experience that you won’t forget easily.

It was the best masterpiece I have ever seen! Better than all Naoshima galleries. You must plan as much time as possible, you can do re-entry too. Every minute it looks different! I would like to see it on the rainy day too - it should be looking even more interesting! Pros: have warmer socks and consider renting the bike or taking the bus from Teshima ports.

Very nice and beautiful place. Definitely worth a trip there if you love art and nature.

Amazing art space with an installation where water droplets roll along on a super hydrophobic surface (no photos/videos allowed unfortunately). Mesmerizing, but you absolutely have to reserve tickets in advance.

Really wonderful and unique experience. The Teshima Art Museum is one of the most interesting works I’ve visited, and allowed you to really feel connected to your surroundings and nature. Would definitely recommend for anyone in the area. Wasn’t allowed to take photographs inside, but even if we could, you really have to see it in real life to experience it fully.

The cafe also had delicious donuts and soda using Teshima strawberries!!

Amazing art space and such a great experience! You need to make quite an effort to get to this place but it is well worth it! Great combination of art, architecture and nature. Make sure to bring enough time. This place should not be enjoyed in a hurry. The cafe is also very nice.

Mind blowing work by Naito Rei. We’re not allowed to take any photo inside the building so here some pics of the cafe with similar design and decent food.

No photos inside the museum but it was 😳🤯

Basically there was water on a concrete floor that wasn't completely flat so from time to time the water would move, coagulate, and drain out. Sounds lame when you describe it but it was lit 🔥

Definitely worth the visit if you go to Teshima. If you go in winter, pack WARM clothes it’s mind blowingly cold!! And no refuge unless you go to cafe after the main museum.