Hyōgo Children's Center

The facility incorporates three main sections including a central building, a workshop structure, and an open-air plaza connecting them through concrete pathways.

The center opened in 1989 as part of an initiative to establish modern educational facilities for children in the Hyogo Prefecture region.

The building design follows Japanese architectural principles by integrating indoor and outdoor spaces through carefully positioned windows and elevated walkways.

Children and families can visit the center from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM without paying admission fees, except on Tuesdays and month-end days.

Twenty-five six-meter columns line the pathway to the play area, creating a structural rhythm while children interact with the architectural elements.

Location: Himeji

Inception: 1989

Architects: Tadao Ando

Website: https://kodomonoyakata.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.85372,134.62375

Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:52