Benesse House

Naoshima, Japan

Part museum, part hotel, Benesse House sits on Naoshima's art island where Tadao Ando's concrete galleries house works by Monet, Turrell and Kusama. Guests have after-hours access to the museum — art by night, sea by morning.

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Gotanji, Naoshima-cho, Kagawa 761-3110

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FAQ

How do I get there?

JR train from Okayama to Uno Station, then a 20-minute ferry.

Can I visit the museum at night?

Yes, guests have free after-hours access.

Is it designed by Tadao Ando?

Yes, both the museum and hotel are Ando's work.

Which artists are featured?

Monet, James Turrell, Yayoi Kusama, Walter De Maria and more.