Benesse House
Naoshima , Japan
If you’ve always wanted to hole up in a museum after hours, then Benesse House should be top of your bucket list. Located on the remote Japanese island of Naoshima, this hotel is first and foremost an art gallery, spread across four buildings – Museum, Oval, Park and Beach – each with their own architectural character, artwork collection and peaceful feel. Whichever wing you pick, count on sleek, minimalist quarters adorned in natural woods, organic materials and, most importantly, contemporary masterpieces by the likes of Jackson Pollock, David Hockney and Claude Monet. The island’s open-air installations, meanwhile, are framed by expansive picture windows. Guests are granted free admission to the museum as well as exclusive visiting hours, so they can enjoy the galleries in solitude. A spa promises further space for contemplation, while wall-to-wall seaviews at the kaiseki-style restaurant provide an additional picturesque backdrop.
Key Information
- Rooms: 65
- Starting Rate: $302
- High Season: June-August December-January
- Dining: Museum Restaurant Issen
- At the Hotel: Swimming pool(s), spa, beach, boutique
- 81 50 1794 1100
- Visit Benesse House's Website
Location
Gotanji, Kotobiki-chi, Naoshima , Kagawa, 761-3110
