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Naoshima Ryokan Roka

Location & practical

Art after hours on Naoshima

  • Eleven suites, each with a private outdoor bath.
  • An evolving collection of Japanese contemporary art.
  • Setouchi seafood and meticulous regional craftsmanship.
  • €675–1,325 / night
  • 11 rooms
  • Honmura area

On Naoshima, museums eventually close. At Roka, the art stays with you. Contemporary works occupy the public spaces and all eleven suites, with a new featured artist introduced twice a year. Some of the pieces can even be bought. Owner Shintaro Sasaki, whose family has been in hospitality for generations, wanted a place where visitors could meet over art rather than simply admire it behind glass.

Opened in 2022 on former terraced farmland near Honmura, the ryokan was designed by the Okayama studio Nottuo as a low collection of buildings against the trees. The materials are worth looking at closely: earthen walls from Awaji, handmade Tosa paper, Aji stone and sliding doors printed by Kyoto's Kira Karacho, a workshop established in 1624. There is also a sculpture by Kohei Nawa in the courtyard. Nothing feels arranged to resemble an antique Japanese inn. The architecture is contemporary, while the craftsmanship is entirely at home here.

Each suite opens onto a private deck with an outdoor bath facing the gardens. The one Roka Suite is especially generous, with a separate bedroom and Japanese room; the Premium Suites offer a little more space than the Deluxe rooms. At En, dinner follows the seasons and the fishing boats of the Seto Inland Sea, either as kaiseki or a limited sushi course. Afterwards, Moya serves drinks beside the communal outdoor hearth, a welcome chance to compare discoveries with other travellers.

Roka is five minutes on foot from Honmura and its Art House Project. It has no sea panorama or communal onsen: the appeal is the unusually personal relationship between the architecture, the artworks and a very good place to sleep.

  • Restaurant Reservation required
  • Bar
  • Garden

Rooms.

The Flânons choice

Which room would we choose?

Choose the Roka Suite for the most complete expression of the property’s craftsmanship: a separate bedroom, a Japanese room, a large living space and a garden-facing outdoor bath. The Premium Suite is an excellent alternative for two guests seeking extra space.

All 3 room types

Deluxe Suite

3 adults

56 m²

Tatami · Private outdoor bath · Wood deck · Garden view · Sitting area

Eight suites of this type. Japanese-style sleeping area and living area with individually selected stone or timber details, handcrafted paper screens, two basins and a private garden-facing bath. Up to three guests.

Premium Suite

3 adults

62 m²

Tatami · Private outdoor bath · Wood deck · Garden view · Sitting area

Two larger suites, each with a Japanese room, living area and outdoor bath looking towards the island’s restored village landscape. Handcrafted regional materials and furnishings vary between the two. Up to three guests.

Roka Suite

5 adults

106 m²

Tatami · Private outdoor bath · Wood deck · Garden view · Separate bedroom · Separate living room · Dining area

The single signature suite, with separate Western-style bedroom, Japanese room, generous living and dining space, wood deck and a garden-facing outdoor bath. From the third guest onward, futons are used in the Japanese room; up to five guests.

The accommodation consists of eight **Deluxe Suites** (56 m²), two **Premium Suites** (62 m²) and one **Roka Suite** (106 m²). All have outdoor baths facing landscaped surroundings rather than the sea; the baths are not fed by a natural hot spring. No room has a television.

Good to know.

Location
123, 直島町 香川郡 香川県 761-3110, Japan
Open map & directions
Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00, until 18:00, check-out by 11:00
Parking
Eight complimentary parking spaces on site. The approach road is narrow; oversized vehicles should use parking near the Art House Project.
EV charging
No EV charging at the ryokan. Use public charging facilities elsewhere on Naoshima.
Getting around
Reach Naoshima by ferry or passenger boat from Uno or Takamatsu. Roka arranges complimentary pickups and drop-offs at Miyanoura and Honmura ports when requested in advance. Local buses, bicycles and walking connect the island’s three main art areas.
Arriving
Arrange your port transfer with the ryokan after choosing your ferry and share your arrival time. Check-in is between 15:00 and 18:00. Roka is a short walk uphill from Honmura; the approach roads are narrow. Ferry services and museum opening days should be coordinated before booking.
Pets
Pets cannot accompany overnight guests.
Accessibility
The eleven suites occupy a single-storey wing, but the property is built into a landscaped hillside and detailed information on adapted rooms, accessible bath access and step-free routes is not published. Confirm specific mobility needs directly before reserving.
Travelling with children
Guests must be at least 12 years old. Children younger than 12 cannot stay overnight or dine at Restaurant En; the café can admit younger visitors.
Dietary options
Vegan and Pescatarian

Worth knowing

  • Plan the ferry and ask Roka to arrange the complimentary port transfer; arrival must fit the 15:00–18:00 check-in window.
  • Reserve key museum visits, particularly timed-entry exhibitions, separately and check their closure days before choosing your stay dates.
  • Choose the dinner course in advance. The sushi kaiseki is limited, everyone in a group must choose the same course, and dietary needs require advance notice.
  • Roka welcomes guests aged 12 and above. Its private outdoor baths do not use natural hot spring water; there is no communal onsen, sauna or gym.
  • Book one of the ryokan’s electric bicycles ahead if you want to explore beyond Honmura; the island has hills and the main art districts are spread apart.
About this edit · 11 sources
  • Guest Suites Eleven-suite inventory, three room categories, floor areas, occupancy, materials and private baths. · Read 2026-10-26
  • About ROKA Founding story, architecture and curatorial concept, hearth and rural setting. · Read 2026-10-26
  • ROKA Art Project Shigeo Goto, commissioned works, Kohei Nawa and rotating featured artists. · Read 2026-10-26
  • Project Members Named owner, architect and design studio. · Read 2026-10-26
  • Cuisine Breakfast formats, guest dining, sushi kaiseki capacity and restaurant hours. · Read 2026-10-26
  • Service Port transfers, bicycle hire, dietary requests and guest services. · Read 2026-10-26
  • FAQ Age limit, pets, private baths, parking, EV charging, transport and policies. · Read 2026-10-26
  • Access Honmura location, ferry arrival and private pickup. · Read 2026-10-26
  • Published kaiseki accommodation plan Published starting rates by suite class for double occupancy and a dinner-and-breakfast package. Indicative budget fields reflect the per-room equivalent of published category starting rates, not live rates, a fixed tariff or a maximum. · Read 2026-10-26
  • Euro foreign exchange reference rates Reference exchange rate used to convert the indicative accommodation bracket into EUR on the review date. · Read 2026-10-26
  • Japan Michelin Key Hotels 2026 Confirms One Michelin Key for the ryokan in the 2026 selection. · Read 2026-10-26