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Toyama Kirari, Glass art museum and library complex in Nishichō, Japan

The Toyama Kirari spans ten floors above ground and one basement level, incorporating a glass museum, public library, and banking facilities under one roof.

The construction project began in May 2015 under the direction of architect Kengo Kuma, leading to an official inauguration ceremony on June 8, 2015.

The museum section displays international glass art collections and organizes exhibitions that connect Japanese craftsmanship with global artistic traditions.

Museum admission costs 1,200 yen for adults, with reduced rates for students and free entry for children under high school age.

The building features a diagonal central void covered in local cedar panels that channels natural light throughout the interior spaces.

Location: Nishichō

Inception: May 9, 2015

Architects: Research Institute of Architecture, Kengo Kuma

Official opening: June 8, 2015

GPS coordinates: 36.68858,137.21475

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39

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