Our visit to Japan this year fell over Spring time (March/April), and we visited the island from 25 – 27 March.
It’s totally possible to catch the ferry over to Naoshima or Teshima from mainland and spend a day exploring each island, however we decided to experience a what a couple of nights staying on the art island would be like, so we booked a two night stay.
One thing to be mindful of is the day of your arrival to Naoshima. Most museums, galleries and restaurants are closed on Monday’s, so I would avoid spending an entire Monday on the island if you can!
Luckily for us we arrived late in the evening on the Monday, so we weren’t affected by the gallery closures.
Weather wise, we found Spring on Naoshima to be perfect! It can be breezy as you’re on the coast, but we were greeted with warm sunshine and the first signs of spring. We’d be missing the arrival of the season back home, so arriving to an abundance of daffodils and blossom was a lovely surprise!
A word of warning though, the temperatures really drop in the evening, so be prepared if you’re cycling round after dark.
The best way to get around the islands is by electric bike (I’d advise hiring an electric as those hills are a killer), so maybe bring a scarf or light jacket for when you’re biking around – It can get a little chilly!
If you want more of an idea of the weather situation at this time of year, check out the vlog from our time in Naoshima below.