Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan, Former school building in Nishi-Ikebukuro, Japan
The Jiyu Gakuen Myonichikan features geometric patterns, natural materials, and horizontal lines characteristic of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural style.
Constructed in 1921, this educational facility was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and his apprentice Arata Endo as the original building of Jiyu Gakuen School.
The building represents the fusion of Western architectural principles with Japanese educational values, emphasizing simplicity and connection with nature.
Located 8 minutes from Ikebukuro Station, the facility offers guided tours, hosts cultural events, and includes a café serving traditional refreshments.
This Important Cultural Property survived both the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake and World War II bombings, maintaining its original architectural elements.
Location: Nishi-Ikebukuro
Inception: June 1922
Architects: Frank Lloyd Wright, Arata Endo
Website: https://jiyu.jp/
Address: 東京都豊島区西池袋二丁目31番2号 171-0021
Website: https://jiyu.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.72667,139.70722
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
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