Benesse House
By the typical standards of a rural Japanese hotel, the guest rooms are Western in style — though with views of the island and the sea from every room, you never forget where you are. And though the blond woods, the picture windows and sleek modern furnishings would look just as much at home in places as diverse as Patagonia or Palm Springs, a distinctively Japanese sensibility nonetheless shines through. The rooms feel pared-down without crossing over into coldness or austerity, and the natural world beyond the windows and walls is always well-framed.
The four disparate, architecturally distinctive buildings that comprise the hotel offer four slightly different experiences. In the Museum building, guests are housed as close to the art as possible, with original drawings, paintings and prints from the museum’s collection in both the rooms and public spaces. The Oval building is the most unusual in terms of the architecture, centering around a dark pool carved into a verdant hill, with an open, oval-shaped roof framing views of the sky. The Park building feels the most like a traditional hotel, with a restaurant and shops in addition to the spaces for art. And the Beach building stands just a few steps from the water’s edge, with uninterrupted views of the sea.
Several sunny and contemporary restaurants, a beautiful little spa and a combination bathhouse-art-gallery round out the hotel amenities, but ultimately one comes for the chance to spend a few days living amongst the art. It’s a singular experience, and an opportunity that’s not to be missed.
Booking Details: Benesse House requires additional information from guests to ensure the best stay possible. As such, reservations can only be confirmed through our customer service team. Contact us for assistance. Rates begin at JPY135000 per night.
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Rooms & Rates
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Amenities & Services
- Free wi-fi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Spa treatments (on request)
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Boardroom
- Bikes available
- Parking
Need to Know
- High Season is Saturdays, days before National Holidays, Golden Week, Summer, New Year's Holidays
- All rooms at Benesse House are non-smoking (smoking areas are located outside the buildings).
Credit cards accepted