Benesse House

The Benesse House is a contemporary art museum and resort hotel on Naoshima Island. The complex is the centerpiece of the Benesse Corporation's art facilities on the island and consists of four buildings: the Museum, Oval, Park and Beach, all designed by star architect Ando Tadao. Each building features its own unique artworks and guest rooms.

The main attraction of the Benesse House is its art museum, located on a hill overlooking the sea. This museum displays work created by many different artists from both Japan and abroad, which was inspired by the natural surroundings of Naoshima and the architecture on the island. Overnight guests staying at the Museum and Oval buildings can enjoy 24 hour access to the museum.

In addition to the art displayed in the museum and in the guest rooms, there are nearly twenty art pieces located on the lawns and beaches around the Benesse House, including the famous pumpkin (a recreated pumpkin is now on display again after the original was damaged in a 2021 typhoon). 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, which are open to staying 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 accommodation on the island, and room rates start from around 30,000 yen per night.