Quote:"If we drop my self-imposed "large and well-known" condition, I'd add the Peak Annex at Benesse House in Naoshima Island, Shikoku, Japan. "

Pickles: That sounds really glorious. I'll definitely do some research. Had problems accessing the website. The description of the art reminds me of our first stay at Colombe d'or, in the seventies. This little 19 room inn in the south of france traded meals for art with the hungry local artists; the "local " artists having been: Braque, Matisse, Calder, Leger,Modigliani, Picasso.. Thus, it was (still is) quite amazing to see this wonderful art where you are a hotel guest. Sadly, this little 19-room inn which we "discovered" in the seventies is now surrounded by a huge parking lot filled with tour buses and rental cars. The art survives, but the charm and ambience have disappeared. The little square where the locals played bocci-ball is filled with tourists and the area plays host to multi-starred restaurants. Yet, I still have to include Colombe d'or as one of my all-time favorite places. I shall definitely consider your recommendation in Japan--want to get there before it is too late. I remember the shock of visiting Bali ten years after my first visit