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Naoshima Bath "I Love Yu"

Takamatsu, Japan

Naoshima Bath "I Love Yu"

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Created by renowned artist Shinro Ohtake, Naoshima Bath "I Love Yu" seamlessly merges the nostalgic tradition of a Japanese sento with vibrant contemporary pop art. Bathers relax beneath a colossal elephant statue amidst an eclectic collage of painted tiles, vintage ceramics, and reclaimed artifacts collected from across Japan. It offers an unforgettable multisensory experience where travelers and locals alike can literally soak inside a living work of art.

  • Contemporary Art
  • Public Bathhouse
  • Sento
  • Art Installation
  • Architecture

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