Chichu Art Museum, Lee Ufan Museum, and Benesse House, Naoshima

Today was a museum day. We rented electric bikes from "Rent a bike & cycle" (http://www.tvc-service.com/miyaura.htm) and it was the first time either of us had driven one. The bikes were fantastic and the extra boost from the electric motor was surprisingly good and welcome when it started to rain. Luckily, we had raincoats and our journey could continue all day, despite the heavy rain and strong wind.

Cycling is very easy on the island and the distances between the sites are short (3, 5, 15 and 30 min by bike) and is suitable for walking too.

All three museum buildings are impressive concrete, steel and glass creations, partly underground. Emphasis has been put on natural light and some of the exhibition rooms have no other light source. 

If you have time to visit only one of these three locations, we recommend you to see the Chichu Art Museum. It offered something unexpected and completely new in a stunning building.

Don't forget to visit Chichu Art Museum and Benesse House cafés. They have simple, high quality menus and the scenery is beautiful.