Ishikawa Nishida Kitarō Museum of Philosophy, Philosophical museum in Kahoku, Japan
The Ishikawa Nishida Kitarō Museum of Philosophy spans three floors within a concrete structure designed by architect Tadao Ando on a hillside location.
Nishida Kitarō, born in 1870 in Unoke village, developed philosophical theories merging Eastern and Western concepts during Japan's modernization period of the Meiji era.
The museum exhibits showcase Nishida's writings, photographs, and personal artifacts that demonstrate his integration of Japanese Zen principles with Western philosophical frameworks.
Visitors can explore the museum from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:00 and 21:00, with general admission costing 300 yen and free entry for students.
The museum features an illuminated observation deck offering views of Kahoku town, surrounding mountains, and distant shoreline after sunset until 21:30.
Location: Kahoku
Founders: Unoke
Architects: Tadao Ando
Official opening: June 8, 2002
Opening Hours: Martes-Domingo 9:00-21:00
Website: http://nishidatetsugakukan.org
GPS coordinates: 36.71417,136.69389
Latest update: March 10, 2025 06:48
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