Benesse House

2 of 9 in attractions in Naoshima Island

Benesse House is a unique blend of contemporary art museum and luxury resort on Naoshima Island. Designed by renowned architect Ando Tadao, the complex consists of four buildings—Museum, Oval, Park, and Beach—each featuring distinctive artwork and guest rooms. The museum, set on a hill with breathtaking sea views, showcases works from Japanese and international artists inspired by Naoshima’s natural beauty and architecture. Guests staying in the Museum and Oval buildings enjoy exclusive 24-hour access to the exhibits, making their stay an immersive artistic experience.

Beyond the museum, Benesse House extends its artistic vision outdoors with nearly twenty installations scattered along the island’s shoreline and cliffs. Among them is the iconic pumpkin sculpture, carefully restored after a 2021 typhoon. The resort also offers fine dining, cafés, shops, and a spa, available to both guests and day visitors. Staying at Benesse House provides privileged access to private restaurants and after-hours museum entry, with rooms starting at approximately 40,000 yen per night, making it the premier accommodation on Naoshima.

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You can take a bus from Miyanoura Ferry Terminal to the Tsutsujiso bus stop near Benesse House (10 minutes, 100 yen). From there, it's a 10-15 minute walk or a 5-minute free shuttle ride to the museum. You can also reach Benesse House by bike (15-25 minutes) or on foot (45-60 minutes) from the ferry terminal.

From Benesse House, a free shuttle bus takes just a few minutes to the Lee Ufan Museum or Chichu Art Museum. Walking between the museums is also easy, taking 10-15 minutes.