Naoshima, Setouchi
The Flagship Gallery
Our gold-thread artworks reveal themselves only in person. On Naoshima — Japan's island of contemporary art — the light moves across each piece, and the gold comes alive.
OpenedApril 29, 2025
See It. Then Acquire It.
Gold Is an Experience You Cannot Photograph
No screen can convey how a gold-thread obi shifts with the angle of the light. In the gallery you can stand before each work, watch it change as you move, and feel the depth of the hand-woven foil. Every piece is one of a kind — what you see in person is the very work you take home.
Our team is on hand to share the story, symbolism, and craftsmanship behind each artwork, to advise on framing and placement, and to arrange acquisition and secure delivery to anywhere in the world.
Plan Your Visit
Gallery Information
- Location
- Honmura district, Naoshima, Kagawa, Japan. The exact address is shared with guests when a visit is confirmed.
- Viewings
- By appointment. Please book a visit and we will arrange a time.
- Note
- Naoshima is reached by ferry; please allow time for sailings when planning your visit.
- Admission
- Complimentary, by advance booking, for a guided viewing.
Location
Naoshima, in the Seto Inland Sea. The precise gallery location is provided when your visit is confirmed.
Honmura, Naoshima · Kagawa Prefecture, Seto Inland Sea
Getting Here
Access to Naoshima
By ferry from Uno Port (Okayama)
Ferries run regularly from Uno Port (Okayama) to Miyanoura Port on Naoshima (approx. 20 minutes). Please confirm current timetables with the ferry operator.
By ferry from Takamatsu (Kagawa)
High-speed boats and ferries connect Takamatsu Port (Kagawa) with Naoshima (approx. 30–50 minutes).
On the island
On the island, town buses, rental bicycles and taxis serve the Miyanoura and Honmura areas.
Naoshima sits at the centre of the Setouchi Triennale, drawing art lovers from across Japan and around the world. We welcome visitors travelling the islands to include SAKAE ART in their itinerary.
See and Buy in Person
Reserve a time to view our collection on Naoshima. We will tailor your visit, set aside the works you wish to see, and answer any questions about acquisition and shipping.