A Hidden Gem in Kyoto | Asahi Beer Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art

The entrance to the museum reminds me of the fantasy world of Spirited Away. After passing through the bridge, the view opens up. 🔥In early December, the maple leaves here are at their most beautiful. 🔥At the highest point, a century-old English mansion is hidden in the mountains. 🍁The museum consists of the main building, "Oyamazaki Villa," an English-style villa designed by businessman Shotaro Kaga, and other buildings designed by the famous architect Tadao Ando, including "The Underground Jewel Box" (Underground Gallery) and "The Dream Box" (Yamato Gallery). 🏠Tadao Ando is known for his unique architectural designs using exposed concrete. In the museum, his designs for the Underground Gallery and Yamato Gallery harmonize with the surrounding environment, showcasing his exceptional design talent. ✅The Underground Gallery is a semi-underground structure with a cylindrical exhibition space topped with greenery, blending with the surrounding landscape. The stairs to the Underground Gallery lead to a semi-subterranean circular exhibition hall, which is not very visible from the ground, minimizing its impact on the surrounding environment. The exposed concrete architectural design is very Tadao Ando. ✅The Yamato Gallery is box-shaped, echoing the cylindrical Underground Gallery. ⛰️There is a café on the second floor with a terrace offering a great view to the south. In front of you is the confluence of the Katsura, Uji, and Kizu rivers, forming the Yodo River, which flows westward into Osaka Bay. 🚌Transportation: Free shuttle bus from JR Yamazaki Station and Hankyu Oyamazaki Station 🎫Tickets: Prices vary depending on the exhibition, generally between JPY 1,300 and 1,500