A minimalist geometric container hidden in the art sanctuary of Naoshima

🏮 Environment/Facilities:
Tadao Ando's renovated century-old wooden machiya is a concrete masterpiece, condensing the master's architectural philosophy into a mere 36 square meters. Exposed walls and a skylight create a "small but powerful" sensory experiment, showcasing his handwritten manuscripts and a full-scale model of the Church of Light.

🕰️ Hours:
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (last admission 4:00 PM)
*Closed Tuesdays | Extended opening hours during the Naoshima Art Festival

💞 Recommended:
1️⃣ Spatial Magic Experience:
▸ "Ando's Light Cross" shimmers through the 7-meter-high skylight
▸ A miniature installation of the Water Church is hidden in a three-step corner
▸ Customized concrete test blocks offer a tactile experience of the material texture
2️⃣ Naoshima Exclusive Collection:
▸ First-ever public display of structural calculations for the Naoshima-Mei Pavilion
▸ Original sketch collection of the Benesse Art Hotel
▸ Ando personally supervised the creation of the Naoshima Art Map Model.
3️⃣ Architecture Fans' Route:
▸ A 3-minute walk to Ando's "House Plan"
▸ Combined with the Lee Ufan Museum, it forms a concrete complex
▸ Inside the museum, AR technology allows for a virtual tour of Ando's works around the world

💰 Average Cost:
Entrance fee ¥510
Naoshima Art Passport ¥2,500 (includes access to surrounding museums)

📍 Address:
736-2, Naoshima-cho, Kagawa-gun, Kagawa Prefecture (8-minute walk from Miyaura Port)

📌 Tips:
🔺Light and Shadow Ceremony: On clear days, the midday sun will penetrate the skylight, casting a cross-shaped pattern on the concrete wall.
🔺Secret Area Extension: Ticket stubs are available for reservations on the "Ando Architecture Boat Tour" (departs every Sunday).
🔺Must-buy: Limited-edition concrete incense holder and gilded Church of Light bookmark.

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