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Benesse House Oval
Naoshima, Kagawa, Japan · Independent · Near Luxury
Designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando, Benesse House Oval opened in 1995 as a hilltop extension of the museum-hotel complex on Naoshima, with six rooms. The structure is built around a central open-air oval water basin and was a key part of the Benesse Art Site's mission to fuse art, architecture and nature. Access is limited to guests staying in the Oval, reached by a monorail.
- 6 rooms
- Opened 1995
- Neighborhood: 〒761-3110 Kagawa
- Rooms from 323 sq ft (30 m²)
- Architect: Tadao Ando; Benesse House Oval
About Benesse House Oval
- Benesse House Oval opened in 1995 as a hilltop extension of the Benesse House museum-hotel on Naoshima, designed by Tadao Ando, with six rooms.
- The structure is built around a central open-air oval water basin.
- Access is limited to guests staying in Oval, and 405 Wall Drawing by David Tremlett is featured in Oval Twin room 405.
- Entry-level rooms start at 323 sq ft (30 m²).
History
Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando, Benesse House Oval opened in 1995 as a hilltop extension of the museum-hotel complex. The structure is built around a central open-air oval water basin and was a key component of the Benesse Art Site's mission to revitalize Naoshima through contemporary art.
The setting
The address sits in 〒761-3110 Kagawa, Naoshima, Japan.
Restaurants and bars
- Oval Lounge — Bar
Amenities
- Private monorail access from the Museum wing
- Exclusive Oval Lounge for guest use
- After-hours access to the Benesse House Museum
- In-room murals and drawings by contemporary artists
- Private balconies with Seto Inland Sea views (most rooms)
- Continental breakfast served in the Oval Lounge
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