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Red Pumpkin

The polka-dot red pumpkin that welcomes you to the port.

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Naoshima off the coast of Kagawa Prefecture is the island of modern art, where prominent artists’ works are attracting world’s attention. When a ferry approaches Naoshima’s front gate, Miyanoura Port, the first thing that catches your eye is the Red Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama.

Looking closer, you will see some dots on the pumpkin are open, where you can get inside. Touching and experiencing one of the themes of Yayoi Kusama’s work is quite intriguing. Kusama herself talks about this piace in her poem “I went to the end of space, looking for the red beam of the sun. It turned into a red pumpkin in Naoshima’s sea.”

At night, it is illuminated for a different charming effect.

Highlights

  • Standing at Naoshima’s entry, every visitor sees this symbol of the island.
  • World’s prominent artist, Yayoi Kusama’s work.
  • At night, it is illuminated for a different charming effect.

“Red Pumpkin” ©Yayoi Kusama,2006 Naoshima Miyanoura Port Square
Photo by Daisuke Aochi
*Copying the photo is prohibited

Photos

  • “Red Pumpkin” ©Yayoi Kusama,2006 Naoshima Miyanoura Port Square
Photo by Daisuke Aochi
*Copying the photo is prohibited

    “Red Pumpkin” ©Yayoi Kusama,2006 Naoshima Miyanoura Port Square Photo by Daisuke Aochi *Copying the photo is prohibited

Reviews

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  • The bright red with black dots really stands out, even from far away.

    The Red Pumpkin art installation near the port really stands out. Honestly, it should be renamed the Red Ladybug 🤭

  • You can find art everywhere here—this island is full of creative vibes. Perfect for art lovers!

    You can spot Yayoi Kusama's Red Pumpkin as soon as you arrive on Naoshima. It's already become a symbol of the island.

Details

Name in Japanese
赤かぼちゃ
Postal Code
761-3110
Address
2249-49 Miyaura, Naoshimacho, Naoshimacho, Kagawagun, Kagawa
Telephone
087-813-2244 (Setouchi Triennale Executive Committee Office)
Hours
Open all day for visitation
Directions
Walk a short distance from Miyanoura Port.
Official Website
Official Website (English)