Featured Hotels Near Hiroshi Sugimoto Gallery: Time Corridors

Stay at Naoshima Island Ferry House Hotel, a boutique retreat housed in a renovated ferry terminal just a 3-minute walk from Chiharu Shiota's Gallery Time Loop. Its floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the Seto Inland Sea, offering breathtaking views of light dancing across the gallery’s glass walls at dawn.

The hotel provides exclusive guided access to the Time Loop exhibition, allowing guests to experience the interplay of natural light and immersive installations in solitude. With its serene garden café serving locally sourced delicacies, it’s perfect for embracing Naoshima’s tranquil rhythm. Book through the HopeGoo app for early-bird rates and complimentary shuttle service.

Just a 5-minute stroll from Chiharu Shiota's Gallery Time Loop, you’ll find the Naoshima Art Museum, designed by Tadao Ando, where concrete architecture meets natural light in profound harmony. A short hike leads to the Ono Mountain Observation Deck, offering panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea and surrounding islands—especially magical at sunset.

Following the coastal path, discover the Naoshima Field Square, an open-air installation featuring site-specific sculptures and seasonal flower fields ideal for photography. Don’t miss the Bell of Hope, located opposite the gallery, which chimes daily at 10:00 AM, echoing across the island with meditative resonance.

All these experiences can be seamlessly booked via the HopeGoo app for curated, low-impact travel itineraries.

Yes, Naoshima Island Ferry House Hotel offers a curated "Private Light & Memory Tour" in partnership with Chiharu Shiota's Gallery Time Loop. Guests can visit the gallery during off-peak hours, experiencing how sunlight shifts across glass panels and iron wires throughout the day—a rare opportunity to witness the artwork’s evolving presence.

Led by a certified art interpreter, the tour delves into Shiota’s conceptual framework of memory and time, explaining her use of light, thread, and space as emotional vessels. Limited to six people per session, this intimate experience ensures deep engagement. Reserve via the HopeGoo app at least 24 hours in advance to receive a limited-edition art postcard and guided brochure.

The hotel also hosts themed afternoon tea with rotating contemporary artworks on display, transforming your stay into a multi-sensory journey beyond sight.