This Japanese architecture master never fails to amaze me with his designs. He's incredibly dedicated, constantly overseeing projects all over Japan.
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Kengo Kuma Museum
Plan an architectural tour of Kengo Kuma’s works through Yusuhara Town here.
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As the name suggests, this little museum heralds the works of world acclaimed architect Kengo Kuma using panels that detail the 6 different buildings designed by him across the town of Yusuhara.
If you want to find the 6 spots designed by Kengo Kuma in Yusuhara Town, this is the place to start. Inside you’ll find a deep dive into the world of architecture, using models to detail the ceiling of Kumo no Ue no Toshokan, detailed miniatures of “Jigokugumi”, the wood assembling method he used, or fully-detailed models of the Kumo no Ue Gallery. There’s even a mini movie with an interview of Kengo Kuma that you won’t want to miss.
The Kumo no Ue hot springs and pool are available for daytime drop ins so make sure to swing by! Inside you’ll find soothing hot springs to wash away the wear of your of your travels, sourced from a spring located at the headwaters of Shimanto River, the last clear stream in Japan.
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A perfect spot to plan your architectural tour around as there are a number of panels explaining the architecture of 6 buildings designed by Kengo Kuma across the town of Yusuhara-cho.
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Take a deep dive into architecture with detailed models that demonstrate the architectural design.
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Don’t forget to try and use the Kumo no Ue hot springs and pool.
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Perfect place to stop first as it holds plenty of tips of where to find Kengo Kuma’s architecture across Yusuhara-cho.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 隈研吾の小さなミュージアム
- Postal Code
- 785-0610
- Address
- 1428-1 Yusuhara, Yusuhara-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi
- Telephone
- 0889-65-1187
- Closed
- New Year’s holiday period.
- Business Hours
- 9:00am - 5:00pm (Admission allowed until 4:30pm)
- Admission
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Museum Entry for adults: 200yen, Middle-school aged children and under or seniors aged 65 and up: 100yen.
Tickets available to purchase at the neighboring Yusuhara Town Museum of History and Folklore. - Access
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1) from JR Susaki Station, drive approx. 1 hour to arrive.
2) from JR Susaki Station, take a bus from approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Get off at Yusuhara Yakuba-mae and walk 2 minutes to arrive. - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website(Japanese)