The Kirishima Art Forest's outdoor art museum has the unique feature of exhibiting art works in nature. Various art works of different sizes are placed throughout the vast grounds, creating a beautiful scene in harmony with the natural landscape. Unlike a typical museum, you can enjoy the works in nature, giving you a sense of liberation and relaxation. You can also directly experience the works by walking around and touching them. Additionally, it's an ideal location for photography and is popular on social media. Even those who are not familiar with art can enjoy this charming spot where nature and art merge!
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Kirishima Art Forest
鹿児島県
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Kirishima Open-Air Museum featuring works in harmony with the natural surroundings of Kirishima.
This place was built with the purpose of placing sculpture works that harmonize with the Kirishima region and were created by sculptors from various parts of Japan and abroad, as well as allowing visitors to get close to nature. It has also become an art exchange base facility in Kagoshima Prefecture. By strolling around and freeing your senses, you may have various realizations.
Features & How to Enjoy
Highlights
Point 1
Outdoor Art Museum Exhibiting Works in Nature!
Point 2
The Brilliant "Shangri-La Flower" Blooming in a Utopia
Yayoi Kusama's "Shangri-La Flower," displayed at Kirishima Open-Air Museum, is one of the representative works in the museum. Kusama is known for creating works with vivid patterns and unique shapes, which give a dynamic and overwhelming impression. "Shangri-La Flower" is themed on a brilliant flower blooming in the utopia of eternal youth and immortality, symbolizing life, soul, and hope. The work combines bold color sense and abstract shapes, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Kusama's works bring a vivid experience and emotion to the viewers, allowing them to taste her unique artistic world. By appreciating "Shangri-La Flower" at Kirishima Open-Air Museum, you can fully enjoy Kusama's creativity and artistic expression.
Point 3
"YOU are ART" Inspired by Picture Frames
The work "YOU are ART" by Cheong-ah Hwang on display at Kirishima Art Forest is inspired by picture frames and has a shape similar to that of a donut. This work has the unique feature that the surrounding scenery becomes part of the work and the viewer themselves is incorporated into the work by peering into the hollow. It's also enjoyable to capture the scenery and one's own figure seen from inside the hollow as a commemorative photo. You can have a conversation with the work while considering what kind of pose to take with friends and family, or what kind of scenery to have as a background. Art is something that brings out free thinking and sensibility, and interpretation varies depending on the viewer. Through Cheong-ah Hwang's work, you can cultivate new perspectives and creativity, and enjoy interacting with art.
Point 4
Artwork "Kirishima's Kichi" Resembling Park Play Equipment
The artwork "Kirishima's Kichi" by Hitoshi Ushijima, displayed in Kirishima Art Forest, looks like park play equipment at first glance, but is actually a work of art. The piece includes jungle gyms with peculiar shapes and slides without stairs to climb. Through playing on these pieces, you can feel the connection between people and nature. The white building is called the Art Hall, and was designed by architect Kunihiko Hayakawa. The hall displays various works of art, and special exhibitions are held a few times a year. The works in Kirishima Art Forest, including "Kirishima's Kichi," offer visitors new perspectives and experiences through their unique designs and concepts. Please enjoy this piece while strolling through the forest.
Point 5
"Floating Shape - Red" that gives the illusion of floating
"Floating Shape - Red" by Keiji Uematsu, displayed at Kirishima Open-Air Museum, is a work with a mysterious structure at first glance. Round stones float up, and on top of them, red cones are upside down. You can feel a new source of energy from the subtle connection between the stone and the cone. Parts made of different materials are combined to express the relationship between humans and nature. This work gives the impression of floating in the air, as if it doesn't feel gravity from any direction. It has a fascinating and mysterious presence that makes viewers tilt their heads involuntarily. "Floating Shape - Red" is a work created by Keiji Uematsu's original ideas and techniques, and you can enjoy its beauty and uniqueness at Kirishima Open-Air Museum!
Sightseeing
A Museum in Harmony with Beautiful Scenery and Artwork!
Kirishima Art Forest is an outdoor art museum located on the north side of the Kirishima mountain range. The vast park features 23 art pieces by renowned artists from Japan and abroad. The works of various artists, including Yayoi Kusama, are made from various materials such as stone, iron, and plastic, and are displayed in harmony with the terrain and trees. The park has about a 2-kilometer walking path, allowing visitors to appreciate the works up close while touching or sitting on them. By enjoying art in nature, you can experience new emotions and discoveries. In addition, the art hall with a smart appearance hosts special exhibitions and events. Kirishima Art Forest is an attractive place where nature and art are fused, inspiring and moving visitors. You can spend a fulfilling time experiencing the exquisite harmony between beautiful scenery and artwork.
Access
Access in 20 Minutes by Car from Kyushu Expressway Kurino IC!
To access Kirishima Art Forest by public transportation, take the Yusuimachi Furusato Bus from JR Kurino Station and arrive at the nearest bus stop to Kirishima Art Forest in about 20 minutes. Once you get off the bus, you can reach the exhibition hall in a few minutes on foot. If you are using a private car, you can arrive at Kirishima Art Forest in about 20 minutes from Kyushu Expressway Kurino IC.
Basic Information
| Address | 6340-220 Koba, Yuino-cho, Aira-gun, Kagoshima 899-6201 | ||
| Business Hours | Closed on Mondays. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. | ||
| TEL | 0995-74-5945 | ||
| Web Site | http://open-air-museum.org/ |
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