Pumpkin-tastic!
One of my favourite trips in Japan was to Naoshima, a beautiful island in the Seto Inland Sea. We travelled by car to Takamatsu and then took a ferry to the island. I remember seeing a huge black and red pumpkin on the pier waiting to greet us as we arrived.
This was one of many pieces of contemporary art on display, some in museums and some on the beach! We stayed in a fantastic hotel designed by Tadao Ando, and ate a gorgeous dinner there later that evening. We were on the island for less than twenty-four hours, but it felt a lot longer. The combination of fresh sea air, amazing art, tasty food and the beauty of the location resulted in an unforgettable trip; I’ve been recommending Naoshima ever since!
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