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Kumonoueno Hotel

　　　
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　　　 Kumonoueno Hotel Suite1
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Kumonoueno Hotel Detail
Kumonoueno Hotel Exterior

Kumonoueno Hotel

Kengo Kuma

Visitor Information

Please check the official website for more information.

Architectural Information

Architects Kengo Kuma
Structural Enginners This information is not available.
Main Contractor Takenaka + Suzaki Construction Joint Venture
Building Type Hospitality
Structure Timber + Steel
Floor Area 1,274 ㎡ / 13,713 sq ft
Floor Count This information is not available.
Completion Date 1994

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Address 3799-3 Tarōgawa Yusuhara Takaoka-gun, Kochi

15th Hase Building

15th Hase Building

Toshiaki Kawai

Visitor Information

This building is not open to the general public.

Architectural Information

Architects Toshiaki Kawai
Structural Enginners This information is not available.
Main Contractor Konoike Construction Co., Ltd
Building Type Office
Structure Steel
Floor Area 2,870 ㎡ / 30,892 sq ft
Floor count 9F/1B
Completion Date 2008
Awards Kyoto Desing Award-Grand Prize 2009
The ADAN Prize 2015

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Address 688 Takanna-cho Nakagyo Kyoto,Kyoto

Asakusa Visitor Center

Asakusa Culture Tourist Infomation Center

Kengo Kuma

Visitor Information

Hours 9:00-20:00
Open seven days a week
*The observation deck and cafe have different hours.
**The visitor center may occasionally be closed for maintenance.
Admission Free
Wheelchair Accessibility Yes

Architectural Information

Architects Kengo Kuma
Structural Enginners Satomi Makino
Main Contractor Fujita Kensetsu Co.Ltd
Building Type Visitor Center
Structure Concrete+Steel
Floor Area 2,159 ㎡ / 23,239 sq ft
Floor count 8F/1B
Completion Date 2012
Awards Good Design Award 2012

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Address 2-18-9 Kaminarimon Taito, Tokyo

Gallery of Horyuji

The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures

Yoshio Taniguchi

Visitor Information

Hours
Open Tuesday-Thrusday, Sunday 9:30-17:00
Friday, Saturday 9:30-21:00
*Last entry at 30 minutes before closing
Closed Monday
*Open on Mondays when Monday falls on a national holiday but closed on the following Tuesdays instead
Holidays December 26th – January 1st
Admission
Adults 620 yen
Students(ages 18+ w/ID) 410 yen
Children(Under 18 w/ID)
Seniors(ages 70+ w/ ID) 		Free
Wheelchair Accessibility Yes

Architectural Information

Architects Yoshio Taniguchi
Structural Enginners Kozo Keikaku Engineering Inc.
MEP Engineers P.T.Morimura & Associates,Ltd.
Main Contractor Obayashi Corporation
Building Type Museum
Structure Concerte + Steel
Floor Area 4,030 ㎡ / 43,378 sq ft
Floor count 4F/1B
Completion Date 1999
Awards AIJ Prize – Architectural Design 2001

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Address 13 Uenokoen Taito Tokyo, Japan

Crystal View

　　　
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　　　Crystal View Main Facade
Crystal View Facade Close Up
Crystal View South Side
Crystal View Southeast Corner
Crysta View Interior

Crystal View

Yoshio Taniguchi

Visitor Information

Hours 9:30-17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)
Open seven days a week
Holidays December 29th – January 1st
Admission Free
Wheelchair Accessibility Yes. Wheelchair accessible elvator and bathrooms are available.

Architectural Information

Architects Yoshio Taniguchi
Structural Enginners This information is not available.
Main Contractor Toa Corporation
Building Type Observation deck
Structure Concrete + Partially Steel
Floor Area 2,182㎡ / 23,486 sq ft
Floor count 2F/1B
Completion Date 1995

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Address 6-2-1 Rinkaicho Edogawa, Tokyo

Chikatsu Asuka Museum

　　　
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　　　Chikatsu Asuka Path to Staircase
Chikatsu Asuka Path to Entrance
Chikatsu Asuka Entrance
Chikatsu Asuka Exhibition Space
Chikatsu Asuka Atrium
Chikatsu Asuka Grand Staircase
Chikatsu Asuka Tower
Chikatsu Asuka Inside Tower
Chikatsu Asuka Wall Opening

Osaka Prefectural Chikatsu Asuka Museum

Tadao Ando

Visitor Information

Hours
Open 10:00-17:00(Last entry at 16:30)
Closed Monday
*Open on Mondays when Monday falls on a national holiday but closed on the following Tuesdays instead.
Holidays
December 28th – January 4th
*The museum may occasionally be closed for maintenance or long-term refurbishment.
Admission
Adults 310 yen
Students(ages 16+)
Seniors(ages 65+) 		210 yen
Children(Under 16) Free
Wheelchair Accessibility Yes

Architectural Information

Architects Tadao Ando
Structural Enginners Ascoral
Main Contractor Konoike Construction Co.,Ltd.
Building Type Museum
Structure Concrete
Floor Area 5,925 ㎡ / 63,776 sq ft
Floor count 2F/1B
Completion 1994
Awards The BCS Prize 1996
The Public Building Award – Grand Prize 1998

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Address 299 Higashiyama Kanan Minamikawachi-gun Osaka

Teshima Art Museum

　　　
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Teshima Art Museum

Ryue Nishizawa

Visitor Information

Hours
Open March-September: 10:00-17:00 (Last entry at 16:00)
October-February: 10:00-16:00 (Last entry at 15:30)
Closed March -November :Tuesdays
December – Feburary: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
Holidays 1. Open on national holidays but closed the next day.
2.Open on Tuesdays when Monday falls on a national holiday but closed on the next day.
Admission
Adults 1,540 yen
Children(under 16) Free
Wheelchair Accessibility Yes

Architectural Information

Architects Ryue Nishizawa
Structural Enginners Mutsuro Sasaki
Main Contractor Kajima Corporation
Building Type Museum
Structure Concrete Shell
Floor Area 2,334 ㎡ / 25,122 sq ft
Floor count 1F
Completion Date 2010
Awards The BCS Prize 2013

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Address 607 Teshimakakarato Tonosho-cho Shozu-gun,Kagawa

Inujima Art Museum

　　　
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　　　Inujima Art Museum Chimney
Inujima Art Museum Glass Roof
Inujima Art Museum Ruin
Inujima Art Museum Ruin Bricks
Inujima Art Museum Gate Sign

Inujima Seirensho Art Museum

Hiroshi Sambuichi

Visitor Information

Hours
Open 10:00-16:30(Last entry at 16:00)
Closed March – November :Tuesday
December – February: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Holidays 1. Open on national holidays but closed the next day.
2. Open on Tuesdays when Monday falls on a national holiday but closed on the next day
Admission
Adults 2,060 yen
Children(under 16) Free
Wheelchair Accessibility Yes

Architectural Information

Architects Hiroshi Sambuichi
Structural Enginners Aurp Japan
Main Contractor Ohmoto Gumi Co.Ltd
Building Type Museum
Structure Steel + Timber
Floor Area 789 ㎡ / 8,492 sq ft
Floor count 1F
Completion Date 2008
Awards The AIJ Prize- Architectural Design 2011
The BCS Prize 2012

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Address 327-4 Inujima Higashi Okayama,Okayama

Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum

　　　
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　　　Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum Facade
Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum Back Side
Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum View from Underneath
Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum Interior
Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum Wood Joint
Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum Stairs Detail

Yusuhara Wooden Bridge Museum

Kengo Kuma

Visitor Information

Hours & Holidays Mo-Su:10:00-16:00
Admission Free
Wheelchair Accessibility Yes

Architectural Information

Architects Kengo Kuma
Structural Enginners This information is not available.
Main Contractor Shimagawa Sogo Kensetsu
Building Type Museum / Overpass
Structure Timber + Steel
Floor Area 445 m² / 4,798 sq ft
Floor count 1F
Completion Date 1994

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Address 3799-3 Tarōgawa Yusuhara Takaoka-gun, Kochi

Sayamaike Museum

　　　
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　　　Sayamaike Museum Reflection Pond
Sayamaike Museum Pond
Sayamaike Museum Round Forum
Sayamaike Museum Exhibition Space
Sayamaike Museum Lobby

Osaka Prefectural Sayamaike Museum

Tadao Ando

Visitor Information

Hours
Open 10:00-17:00(Last entry at 16:30)
Closed Monday
*Open on Mondays when Monday falls on a national holiday but closed on the following Tuesdays instead.
Holidays
December 28 – January 4
Admission Free
Wheelchair Accessibility Yes. Handicap parking is available.

Architectural Information

Architects Tadao Ando
Structural Enginners Wada
Main Contractor Fujiki + Inoue Joint Venture
Building Type Museum
Structure Concrete
Floor Area 4,948 ㎡ / 53,264 sq ft
Floor count 2F + Roof deck
Completion 2001

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Address 2 Ikejirinaka Osakasayama, Osaka