Red Pumpkin

Stay at Naoshima Art Hotel, located just a 5-minute walk from the Red Pumpkin. This boutique hotel features rotating exhibitions by local artists, curated in-room design, and exclusive access to artist-led workshops. The hotel offers complimentary shuttles to the Naoshima ferry terminal. For the best availability, book through HopeGoo for curated cultural packages.

Naoshima Art House Hotel is the most convenient option, just a 3-minute walk from the Red Pumpkin. The hotel itself functions as a living gallery with installations by local artists, including a light sculpture by Tadao Ando in the lobby. Each room comes with an art guidebook and free wireless headphones for audio commentary during your explorations. Opt for south-facing rooms to enjoy sunrise views over the Seto Inland Sea and the iconic red pumpkin silhouette.

Guests near the Red Pumpkin can participate in the Naoshima Night Light Project, where the building’s façade transforms into a dynamic light installation each evening at 6 PM, reflecting themes of time and memory. Some hotels offer private guided tours to hidden creative spaces, including underground studios and garden sculptures. Additionally, book the Seto Inland Sea Eco-Art Excursion—a small-boat journey between islands—to experience the harmony between nature and contemporary art in this UNESCO-recognized cultural landscape.