Church & Religious Site
Go'o Shrine
📍 Go'o Shrine (Art House Project), Naoshima, Japan
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- 30分钟
- Ticket Price
- Art House Project pass
- Address
- Go'o Shrine (Art House Project), Naoshima, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.4700, 133.9900
Introduction
Go'o Shrine is Hiroshi Sugimoto's contribution to Naoshima's Art House Project. Beneath the small shrine he excavated a stone chamber linked by a floating glass staircase that seems to vanish in the light yet feels solid underfoot — probing the boundary between the visible and invisible, Shinto and the contemporary. The shrine is still active, a rare artwork that remains a working place of worship.
✨ Highlights
1
Glass staircase
Sugimoto's signature: transparent in light, solid underfoot.
2
Still a shrine
Daily worship continues; art and faith coexist.
3
Stone chamber
A quiet underground room at the stair's end for reflection.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Honmura, Naoshima-cho, Kagawa
→Time needed：10–15 minutes
→Ticket Information：Art House Project pass
💡 Tips
• The glass stair is sloped and reflective — wear grippy shoes.
• Keep quiet so as not to disturb worship.
• Combine with Kadoya and Minamidera for the Honmura art walk.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Go'o Shrine?
Art House Project pass
Any practical tips for visiting Go'o Shrine?
The glass stair is sloped and reflective — wear grippy shoes. Keep quiet so as not to disturb worship.
How long should I spend at Go'o Shrine?
A typical visit takes 30分钟.
