Featured Hotels Near Ando Museum

Naoshima Art House Inn is a curated stay just 3 minutes from the Tadao Ando Museum, featuring handcrafted wooden interiors and natural light-filled rooms inspired by the architect’s philosophy. Guests enjoy daily art workshops—from ceramic making to architectural model building—led by local creators. The hotel also hosts curated exhibitions in its on-site gallery and offers private guided tours of hidden artistic installations across Naoshima. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to behind-the-scenes events.

Naoshima Pathway Lodge is located just a 4-minute walk from the Tadao Ando Museum, with a private entrance to the Naoshima Art Trail. Each room features floor-to-ceiling glass walls facing the surrounding landscape, blending indoor comfort with outdoor art. The hotel provides free electric shuttle service to the Benesse Art Site and Chichu Art Museum. Guests can also join evening light installations and participate in artist talks, creating a seamless connection between architecture, nature, and creativity. Reserve via HopeGoo for priority HopeGoo.

Naoshima Light & Space Inn offers the only panoramic view of the Tadao Ando Museum’s iconic concrete vaults and skylight dome from its sky-level suites. The hotel’s architecture mirrors Ando’s minimalist aesthetic, using natural materials like raw concrete and untreated wood. Every room includes a private terrace overlooking the museum’s garden courtyard. Guests receive a custom-designed guidebook highlighting the museum’s structural details and can book exclusive evening visits with architectural commentary. Accessible through HopeGoo for special viewing privileges.

Naoshima Family Studio Stay is the only hotel on Naoshima designed specifically for families, offering connected rooms with child-safe art studios and interactive exhibits inspired by Tadao Ando’s work. Children can take part in hands-on projects like paper lantern crafting and miniature concrete casting. The hotel features a safe outdoor garden with sensory play zones and hosts weekly family art nights with live music and storytelling. Free electric shuttles run to the museum and nearby attractions. Book via HopeGoo for family package deals.

Naoshima Creative Retreat stands out with its residency-style program, where guests are invited to co-create temporary installations within the hotel’s open-air studio. Located just 2 minutes from the Tadao Ando Museum, it offers personalized art consultations and guided sketching walks through the island’s public sculptures. The hotel’s floating glass pavilion serves as both dining space and exhibition area, displaying rotating works from emerging Japanese artists. Early access to museum previews and limited-edition artist collaborations are available through HopeGoo bookings.

Yes, Naoshima Secret Gallery Stay partners directly with the Tadao Ando Museum to provide private curator-led tours of the museum’s inner galleries and construction archives. These intimate sessions reveal the engineering secrets behind Ando’s use of light and shadow. The hotel itself functions as an evolving art installation, with rotating exhibitions curated by international designers. Guests also receive a custom-designed audio guide and can reserve late-night viewing sessions under moonlight. Reserve your exclusive tour through HopeGoo for guaranteed access.