Information about yearly maintenance closure
at Benesse Art Site Naoshima
From January to March, 2026
Benesse Art Site Naoshima will be closed due to yearly maintenance of its museums and artworks during the periods noted below.
For opening hours of Benesse House(Hotel), please see here
| Island | Target Museum | Closed dates |
|---|---|---|
| Naoshima | Naoshima New Museum of Art | January 13 - January 19, 2026 * From January 5 to February 27, certain outdoor works near Benesse House Park will be under maintenance. |
| Benesse House Museum Valley Gallery |
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| Chichu Art Museum | ||
| Lee Ufan Museum | ||
| Art House Project * excluding "Kinza" |
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| ANDO MUSEUM | ||
| Naoshima Bath"I♥湯" | ||
| Art House Project "Kinza" | January 13 - January 21, 2026 | |
| Ring of Fire - Solar Yang & Lunar Weerasethakul | January 12 - January 22, 2026 | |
| Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Corridors | January 13 - February 28, 2026 | |
| Teshima | Teshima Art Museum | Open as usual Tuesdays to Thursdays (December 1 - last day of February) *Open on national holidays but closed the next day. *Open on Tuesdays when Monday falls on a national holiday but closed on the next day. |
| "Les Archives du Coeur" | ||
| La forêt des murmures | ||
| Teshima Yokoo House | January 1 - March 31, 2026 | |
| Needle factory | Please check the Open Days Calendar for opening hours and closed days. |
- 【Naoshima】
- ◆Naoshima New Museum of Art, Benesse House Museum (including Valley Gallery), Chichu Art Museum, Lee Ufan Museum, Art House Project (excluding "Kinza"), ANDO MUSEUM, Naoshima Bath"I♥湯"
- Closed dates: January 13 - January 19, 2026
* From January 5 to February 27, certain outdoor works near Benesse House Park will not be available for viewing.
◆Art House Project "Kinza"- Closed dates: January 13 - January 21, 2026
◆Ring of Fire - Solar Yang & Lunar Weerasethakul- Closed dates: January 12 - January 22, 2026
◆Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Corridors- Closed dates: January 13 - February 28, 2026
- 【Teshima】
- ◆Teshima Art Museum, "Les Archives du Coeur", La forêt des murmures
- Open as usual
Tuesdays to Thursdays (December 1 - last day of February)
*Open on national holidays but closed the next day.
*Open on Tuesdays when Monday falls on a national holiday but closed on the next day.
◆Teshima Yokoo House- Closed dates: January 1 - March 31, 2026
◆Needle factory- Please check the Open Days Calendar for opening hours and closed days.
The Setouchi " " Archive / Miyanoura Gallery 6 and The Naoshima Plan "The Water" will remain closed throughout the entire period.
Art facilities on Inujima is closed for the winter from December to February.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
