Starting October 1st, 2024, Online Tickets for All Art Facilities on Naoshima, Teshima, and Inujima. Please check here for more details.
Benesse Art Site Naoshima
Benesse Art Site Naoshima

Benefits for guests at Benesse House

At Benesse House, we offer a variety of exclusive guest programs and experiences designed to enrich your stay.
*Some programs are available for an additional fee.

Benesse House will introduce a new guest benefit for stays from April 1, 2027. Designed to offer greater freedom in experiencing Naoshima’s art, the benefit allows guests to visit eligible art facilities without purchasing admission tickets or making advance reservations.

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Staying with Art

Explore art freely

Explore art freely


Complimentary admission to the Benesse House Museum (including Valley Gallery) and the Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Corridors Time Corridors is included in your stay.
The Benesse House Museum and Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Corridors are open for viewing until 11:00 p.m.

Starting April 1, 2027, the introduction of new benefits will further expand the range of art facilities available to guests.

Engage with Art in Your Room

Engage with Art in Your Room


“Art Dialogue in the Room” is an interactive art appreciation experience centered on the artworks displayed in Benesse House guest rooms. By taking time to engage closely with the works, guests can discover their own perspectives and deepen their appreciation of art. We invite you to enjoy your time in your room as an integral part of the art experience during your stay.

Enjoy a Special Moment

Enjoy a Special Moment


At Benesse House, we offer a selection of optional programs that allow guests to gain a deeper appreciation of art and discover the unique appeal of Naoshima. The bathing experience of Cai Guo-Qiang’s Cultural Melting Bath: Project for Naoshima offers a special opportunity to engage with the artwork beyond simply viewing it.

Deepen Your Appreciation of Art

Deepen Your Appreciation of Art


The Benesse House Tour Desk offers customized tours designed around your interests and preferences. For more details, please visit this page.

Anniversary & Celebrations

Create Lasting Memories

Create Lasting Memories


We are delighted to help make your special occasions and celebrations even more memorable. A variety of arrangements, including cakes and fruit platters, may be available to suit the purpose of your stay. If you would like to request any special arrangements, please contact us by email in advance. As arrangements are subject to availability, we will review your request and confirm whether we are able to accommodate it.

Comfortable Island Travel

Exclusive Bus Service for Benesse House Guests

Exclusive Bus Service for Benesse House Guests


We offer a special bus service exclusively for Benesse House guests.
(Miyanoura Port⇔Naoshima(Honmura) Port Pier⇔Benesse House Park⇔Benesse House Museum⇔Lee Ufan Museum/Valley Gallery⇔Chichu Art Museum)
Bus schedule for Benesse House guests

Discount on Return Ferry Tickets

Discount on Return Ferry Tickets


For guests arriving with their owncar (limited to a length of at least 3m and less than 5m), return tickets are available at the hotel reception for a 15% discount on vehicle fare, provided that the ferry is taken on round-trip between Uno and Naoshima or between Takamatsu and Naoshima. When traveling to Benesse House, please purchase a one-way vehicle ticket for the outbound trip only, and present the outbound ticket stub and vehicle inspection certificate at the front desk when checking in. Passenger fares are not discounted.