Go to Naoshima, where art is fragrant. 5 recommended hotels for couples to stay at

Kagawa Naoshima is known as an island of art, and Yayoi Kusama's "Red Pumpkin," which has become a hot topic on SNS, is located near Miyaura Port, the entrance to the island. The small size of the island makes it easy to get around by bus or bicycle, allowing visitors to efficiently tour the art museums and enjoy art appreciation. A trip to experience art to your heart's content while feeling the slow flow of time unique to the island... why not invite your boyfriend to join you? Why not invite your boyfriend to join you?

If you're going on a trip with him, you want to be particular about the hotel you stay at. Naoshima attracts many tourists throughout the year, and there are various large and small hotels. This time, we have picked up 6 recommended hotels for couples, including a hotel with an art museum, a trailer house inn, and a hotel with a panoramic view of the sea. It's a waste to just sleep! A unique and exciting hotel, stay like two people ♡

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"Benesse House" is a facility that integrates a museum and a hotel based on the concept of "coexistence of nature, architecture, and art." Produced by the famous architect Tadao Ando, it is designed so that you can experience contemporary art both inside and outside the facility. There are restaurants, cafes, spas, and shops, so it's fun to take a leisurely stroll. Especially recommended for couples who like art and architecture ♪

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This is the "Beach Suite" located in the beach building near the Seto Inland Sea. It is a room with an outstanding sense of openness where you can enjoy the sea that spreads outside the window. Enjoy a relaxing time with him while listening to the sea breeze and the sound of the waves.

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If you open the window, the beach is right in front of you! Spending time with him relaxing on the balcony while looking at the beautiful Seto Inland Sea is very luxurious ♡

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meal is one of the pleasures of traveling. At the Benesse House Terrace Restaurant Umi no Hoshi, you can enjoy French cuisine in a course. With delicious food and wine, a higher-grade trip ♡

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"MY LODGE Naoshima" is a simple and sophisticated hotel that stands on a hill overlooking the streets of Naoshima and the Seto Inland Sea. The design and functions are modeled after MUJI House's "Wooden House". There are 16 guest rooms in total, all of which have an ocean view overlooking the Seto Inland Sea! The small and cozy atmosphere is attractive, so it is recommended for couples who want to spend a relaxing time at the hotel.

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The rooms are cozy spaces with MUJI solid wood furniture and natural fabrics. Adding color to the simple room are illustrations by Tsutomu Fujishima, an illustrator from Kagawa, and works by photographer Jeremy Benkemoun. Enjoy a stay unique to Naoshima, experiencing the art while basking in the sea breeze of the Seto Inland Sea.

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"Naoshima Tsutsujiso Lodge. There are three types of rooms: ``trailer house,'' ``yurt,'' and ``Japanese-style cottage.'' The ``trailer house'' is equipped with bunk beds, a refrigerator, a kettle, and an air conditioner, allowing you to enjoy an extraordinary experience like a scene from a movie. Due to its structure, it does not have a toilet or bath. Please use the toilet building, washroom building, coin shower building, and private bath on the premises.

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This is a "Pao" room that faithfully reproduces a Mongolian tent. The exotic and colorful interior will keep you excited from the moment you enter♪ Recommended for couples who want to casually enjoy the feeling of camping. If you often stay at hotels or ryokan on your trips with your boyfriend, why not choose a unique room like this once in a while? (*No air conditioner). Also, there are no toilets or baths here, so please use the facilities on the premises.

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The view from the Japanese-style cottage looks like a beautiful painting. The two of you will spend an elegant time together. This room is equipped with a toilet, bath, and air conditioner.

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There is a cafe with a nice view on the premises. Two people can enjoy light meals, rice bowls, sake and drinks. Since you've come all this way, how about ordering a "pumpkin ice cream" made with pumpkins that will make you feel like you're in Naoshima? (*Reservations required for breakfast and dinner)

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"SPARKY's House" is a completely private guest house. Since the whole building is reserved, there is little contact with other guests and privacy is maintained ◎ In addition, there are convenience stores and restaurants within walking distance, so it is very convenient.

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A guest room with a chic atmosphere. You can spend a relaxing time with him in a stylish room. The room is equipped with a bathroom, toilet, kitchen, and refrigerator, so it is especially recommended for couples who want to stay for a long time! It's rare to find guesthouses that are fully equipped with amenities such as bath products, towels, toothbrushes, and other things you need for your stay.

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Free soup, miso soup, coffee, tea, etc. are available in the room♡ After enjoying Naoshima sightseeing, take a break with a warm drink. Please enjoy tea time with him in your room or on the terrace.

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Naoshima ryokan Rokasumi is a full-fledged ryokan with all suites and rooms with open-air baths, located in a prime location about a 5-minute walk from the main village in the center of the island. Works by young Japanese contemporary artists are on display, allowing you to experience art while staying at your inn. Refresh your mind by walking through the garden "Sanki Suimei"♪ Let's spend some peaceful time together.

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There are a total of 11 suites in the one-story accommodation building. This is a special room called "Rokasumi Suite", which is made of natural materials from the Setouchi Inland Sea, such as clay walls made from clay from Awaji Island, Tosa washi paper, and Aji stone, and has a comfortable wood texture and modern interior. Masu. Enjoy a blissful moment where two people can occupy the open-air bath on the open wooden deck ♡

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At meal, chefs trained at Kyoto's top restaurants can enjoy dishes prepared using abundant ingredients such as fresh fish from the Seto Inland Sea that captures the season, local vegetables, and herbs from Shodoshima. This is a multi-course meal with an elaborate taste of each dish, focusing on fish from the Seto Inland Sea, but you can also choose a sushi kaiseki in 9 colors for one day only. Toast with wine, Japan sake, and a medicinal cocktail with an original recipe to set the meal to the festivities.

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A date in the city is fun, but why not take a break and go on a trip with him once in a while? On Naoshima, where you can casually come into contact with art, time passes slowly, which is unique to remote islands. A meaningful trip where you can experience art and nature and spend time slowly at the hotel will bring the two of you closer together♡