This is an art facility created by artist Shinro Ohtake where visitors are actually able to take a bath. "I♥︎湯" was created to provide both a place for Naoshima residents to rejuvenate and as a venue for exchanges between Japanese and international visitors and locals to take place. The exterior and fittings of the bathhouse, from the bath itself to the pictures decorating the walls, the mosaics, and even the toilet fittings, all reflect the universe of the artist.
The bathhouse is operated by the Town-Naoshima Tourism Association.
Come visit and soak in the tub, and experience art with your entire body.
Hours & Admission
Ohtake’s scrapbook methodologies are applied across three-dimensions from the exterior to the interior spaces, including the bathtubs, wall murals, mosaic, and the ceramics of restrooms.
Shinro Ohtake
Born in Tokyo in 1955. Began showing his work inside and outside Japan since the early 1980s. Participated in the 8th Gwangju Biennale (South Korea, 2010), dOCUMENTA 13 (Germany, 2012), and in the 55th Venice Biennale (Italy, 2013). Major works at Benesse Art Site Naoshima include Shipyard Works (Naoshima, 1994), Art House Project "Haisha"(Dreaming Tongue / Bokkon-Nozoki) (Naoshima, 2006) , Naoshima Bath "I♥湯" (Naohshima, 2009), MECON (Setouchi Triennale 2013, Megijima, 2013) and Needle factory (Setouchi Triennale 2016, Teshima, 2016).
Original Naoshima Bath I♥︎湯 products are available for purchase at the Bandai (front counter).Our varied product line-up includes T-shirts for after your bath, colorful towels, and other bath-related items.
A vivid design, with large eye-catching motifs of Love-Mi and a heart. The towels are produced in Imabari, a renowned towel production area, are very soft and have excellent water absorbency.
Original design by Shinro Otake. This T-shirt is recommended for the Naoshima Bath "I♥︎湯", clearly presenting Otake’s outlook on the world on a colorful tie-dye base.
(1)Accessibility
Due to characteristics of facility, some places are not accessible for visitors with disabilities and special needs.
We ask for your understanding.
We will support you as much as possible when you visit us, so please contact and discuss directly with our facilities.
(2)About lending wheelchairs, etc.
・Wheelchairs: Not available.
・Writing tools: Available.
・Multi-purpose toilets: Not available.
2252-2 Naoshima, Kagawa 7613110 Japan
Tel. +81-(0)87-892-2626 (Town Naoshima Association 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
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