Benesse House - Museum
The Benesse House is a modern art museum/resort hotel in southern Naoshima. The complex is the centerpiece of the Benesse Corporation's art facilities on the island and consists of four buildings: Museum, Oval, Park and Beach, designed by the architect, Ando Tadao. Each building has its own unique artwork and guest rooms where visitors can stay.
The main attraction of the Benesse House is its modern art museum located on a hill overlooking the sea. This museum displays work created by many different artists, from both Japan and abroad, that was inspired by the natural surroundings of Naoshima and the architecture on the island.
Naoshima's iconic Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama, a symbol of the island
In addition to the art displayed in the museum and guest rooms, there are nearly twenty art pieces located throughout the lawns and beaches around the Benesse House. Many of these can be found along the shore and cliffs below the museum, and have been specifically designed to integrate into the natural surroundings in which they are placed.
The Benesse House has other facilities including restaurants, cafes, shops and a spa that are open to guests as well as day visitors. Hotel guests have the added privileges of exclusive restaurants and after hours access to the museum. The Benesse House is the top level accomodation on the island, and rooms start at around 27,000 yen per night.
Cultural Melting Bath by Cai Guo Qiang
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Beaches beside the Benesse House
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