Shiinoki Cultural Complex, Ishikawa Prefecture, Cultural complex in Hirosaka, Japan
Shiinoki Cultural Complex is a registered tangible cultural property of Japan located in the Hirosaka area of Kanazawa. The front of the building keeps its original brick facade from the 1920s, while the rear opens into a modern glass extension that brings daylight into the interior.
The building was erected in 1924 to house the Ishikawa Prefectural Government, designed by Kenkichi Yabashi from the Finance Ministry. After it stopped serving as a government seat, it was converted into the public cultural space it is today.
The name of the complex comes from the Japanese word for stone oak tree, a direct reference to the old trees on the grounds. Inside, the spaces are used for art shows and public gatherings that draw people from across Kanazawa.
The building is open daily and entry is free, making it an easy stop during a walk through Kanazawa. Visiting in the afternoon tends to work well, as exhibition areas and event spaces are generally accessible at that time.
The two stone oak trees on the grounds are estimated to be around 300 years old, meaning they were already standing long before the building was constructed. It is rare to find trees of that age in the center of a city like Kanazawa.
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