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Benesse Art Site Naoshima
Benesse Art Site Naoshima

《Reservation Opening From April 2025》
Cultural Melting Bath: Project for Naoshima

IMG_20191123_153505.jpgPhoto: OMOTE Nobutada

Discover the soothing "Cultural Melting Bath," situated on Naoshima's coastline, a location chosen for its dynamic energy flow inspired by the principles of Feng Shui. Every Sunday, immerse yourself in a herbal medicine bath and enjoy a tranquil moment of relaxation and self-reflection.

Price
(Tax included)

\4,000 per person

Exclusively for Benesse House Guests
Limited capacity 6 persons
*Not available for private parties.
*The minimum number of participants is 2.
Date Every Sunday from April to June, and October to November
(The program will be canceled due to foul weather)
Time 3:15 p.m.~4:15 p.m.
Meeting place At the Cultural Melting Bath
* Please use the Benesse House Courtesy Bus (Temporary stop in front of the installation)
Outward trip:
Depart from Benesse House Park at 3:07 p.m. → Depart from Benesse House Museum at 3:10 p.m. → Arrive at Cultural Melting Bath at 3:12 p.m.
Return trip:
Depart from Cultural Melting Bath at 4:28 p.m. → Arrive at Benesse House Museum at 4:29 p.m. → Arrive at Benesse House Park at 4:32 p.m.
* You can also walk to the meeting place.
Reservation deadline From 10:00 a.m. on the second Friday two months before the event to 11:59 p.m. one week before the event.
Cancellation A cancellation fee of 4,000 yen per person will be charged for cancellations after the registration deadline.
Precautions for participation

・ The bathing experience is available only for hotel guests of the Benesse House.
・ If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the experience may be cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
・ There is a simple shower on-site, but the shampoo and body soap are not available.

・ Please make sure to wear your swimsuit as the bath will be outdoors. There is a changing room on site.
Please refrain from wearing swimsuits or a bathrobe while transferring between the site to the hotel.
・ Please bring your swimsuit. You can also purchase bathing wear at the front desk of the hotel.
・ Towels and sandals are available on site.
・ For those with high or low blood pressure, or those who have consumed alcohol or have taken drugs, are pregnant, unwell, or are children under six years old, please refrain from participating in the bathing experience.

●Price(Tax included)
\4,000 per person
*A cancellation fee of 4,000 yen per person will be charged for cancellations after the registration deadline.
●Exclusively for
Benesse House Guests
Limited capacity
6 persons
*Not available for private parties.
*The minimum number of participants is 2.
Date
Every Sunday from April to June, and October to November
(The program will be canceled due to foul weather)
Time
3:15 p.m.~4:15 p.m.
Meeting Place
At the Cultural Melting Bath
* Please use the Benesse House Courtesy Bus (Temporary stop in front of the installation)
Outward trip:
Depart from Benesse House Park at 3:07 p.m. → Depart from Benesse House Museum at 3:10 p.m. → Arrive at Cultural Melting Bath at 3:12 p.m.
Return trip:
Depart from Cultural Melting Bath at 4:28 p.m. → Arrive at Benesse House Museum at 4:29 p.m. → Arrive at Benesse House Park at 4:32 p.m.
* You can also walk to the meeting place.
Reservation deadline
From 10:00 a.m. on the second Friday two months before the event to 11:59 p.m. one week before the event.
Cancellation
A cancellation fee of 4,000 yen per person will be charged for cancellations after the registration deadline.
Precautions for participation
・ The bathing experience is available only for hotel guests of the Benesse House.
・ If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the experience may be canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
・ There is a simple shower on-site, but the shampoo and body soap are not available.

・ Please make sure to wear your swimsuit as the bath will be outdoors. There is a changing room on site.
Please refrain from wearing swimsuits or a bathrobe while transferring between the site to the hotel.
・ Please bring your swimsuit. You can also purchase bathing wear at the front desk of the hotel.
・ Towels and sandals are available on-site.
・ For your safety, if you have high or low blood pressure, have consumed alcohol or taken medication, are pregnant, feeling unwell, or are under six years old, please refrain from participating in the bathing experience.