Kyūsendō Forest Museum, Forestry museum in Kuma, Japan.
The Kyūsendō Forest Museum is a forestry museum in Kuma that focuses on forest ecosystems and sustainable practices. The exhibits explain the relationship between local communities and their natural surroundings through information displays and interactive presentations.
The museum was established in 1984 and designed by architect Yasufumi Kijima. The building later received the prestigious AIJ Prize for architectural excellence.
The museum displays traditional Japanese forest management methods and teaches visitors about maintaining ecological balance in nature. Local knowledge is woven throughout the exhibits, showing how people and forests can work together.
The museum is located near National Road 219 and the Kuma River estuary, making it accessible by car. Information panels are available in multiple languages, and a gift shop sells local forest products.
The building integrates with the surrounding forest landscape, creating direct connections between indoor exhibition spaces and the natural environment outside. This design allows visitors to experience the forest setting as part of the museum experience.
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