Special Public Viewing of Wakita Kaz Atelier Mountain Villa (Designed by Junzo Yoshimura)

Wakita Museum is located midway between Karuizawa Station and Old Karuizawa. The Wakita Kaz Atelier Mountain Villa, adjacent to the museum, was built in 1970 by Junzo Yoshimura, a friend of Kaz Wakita, and is known as a notable example of Japanese modernist architecture. This Atelier Mountain Villa (designated as a tangible cultural property in February 2021) will be specially opened for viewing. Open to anyone. Viewing requires prior reservation. Applications will close as soon as capacity is reached. No entry for middle school students and below. Capacity is 8 to 10 people per session.

Map & Location

Details about Special Public Viewing of Wakita Kaz Atelier Mountain Villa (Designed by Junzo Yoshimura)

Date & Time

7/27(Sun) 13:30～15:007/28(Mon) 13:30～15:00

Note

Event times are 13:30–14:00, 14:30–15:00

Venue

Wakita Museum

Address

1570-4 Kyu-Do, Karuizawa Town, Kita-Saku District, Nagano Prefecture

Fee

3,800 yen (Admission to the museum included)

Access

Enter National Route 18 towards Old Karuizawa from the "Usui Karuizawa" IC on the Joshinetsu Expressway

Access (Public)

About a 10-minute walk from the north exit of JR Hokuriku Shinkansen, Shinano Railway "Karuizawa" Station

Contact

0267-42-2639 （Wakita Museum）

URL

http://www.wakita-museum.com