[2025 Karuizawa Attraction] Travel Guide for Karuizawa New Art Museum (Updated Mar)

A toilet filled with symbols such as ◎, ✖︎, and ■ in the Karuizawa New Art Museum 🚽✨ There are stylish cafes and restaurants that have "stylish toilets", but there are no artistic and stylish ones here 😆✨ There are multi-purpose toilets on the first and second floors, and the one on the second floor is art 🚽 An art piece by Shuji Mukai ✨✨ Since it's a toilet, anyone can visit it ♬ Karuizawa New Art Museum also has a chapel by the famous Kengo Kuma, who also worked on the National Stadium, and a heart object by contemporary artist Jean-Michel Othoniel ✨✨ It's easy to stop by, as it's within walking distance of the station, less than 10 minutes in the direction of Old Karuizawa Ginza ♬ [Karuizawa New Art Museum] Address: 389-0102 1151-5 Higashinozawahara, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture Business hours: 10:00-17:00 Closed: Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a national holiday) Fees: from 1,800 yen Parking: Private parking available (free) 20 spaces Outdoor parking located on the main street (in front of Hotel Elegance) just a short walk from the museum #Seasonal places in Japan #Domestic travel #Trip #Solo travel #Karuizawa

Karuizawa New Art Museum opened in 2012🖼️A typical Karuizawa building made of glass with many columns, inspired by white larch🤍In this New Art Museum, a chapel designed by architect Kengo Kuma and contemporary artist Othoniel was born⛪️✨The birch and moss that continue from the outside are connected to the inside of the building through a 360-degree glass design, creating a stunning sense of unity. Othoniel's object "Gate of the Heart", in which two hearts stand as if supporting each other, is filled with the hope that passing through will strengthen the bond between the two people❤️🤍 Actual wedding ceremonies are also possible💒💕Chapel tours are held three times a day, limited to 10 people✨ Time: Three times a day, 11:00/13:00/15:00, each session lasts about 15-25 minutes Number of people: Limited to 10 people (first come, first served, closed when capacity is reached, for groups of 5 or more people) If you plan to participate in a loop, please make a reservation in advance) Admission fee: 500 yen for viewing the chapel only *Free for those who have a ticket for the 2nd floor exhibition on the day [Karuizawa New Art Museum] 1151-5 Karuizawa, Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano 389-0102 Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 (until 18:00 from July to September) Closed: Mondays *If Monday is a public holiday, the following weekday (open all days in August) #Domestic travel #trip #Solo travel #Karuizawa #Karuizawa trip #Art museum

#春好去地方2024 Karuizawa New Art Museum is a museum focusing on modern and contemporary art. The works on display here cover a variety of forms such as painting, sculpture, photography and installation art, showcasing the innovation and talent of Japanese and international artists. The museum's architecture itself is a work of art; its modern design complements the surrounding natural landscape, creating a harmonious atmosphere. The museum regularly hosts various exhibitions and activities, allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding of different art schools and creative concepts. In addition, the museum also has an art bookstore and a cafe for visitors to relax and communicate. The Karuizawa New Art Museum is not only a paradise for art lovers, but also an ideal place to seek inspiration and relax the soul. Here, art and nature are perfectly combined, allowing people to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Karuizawa while appreciating art.