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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