Kawakami’s Artist Community, Takumi no Mura
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Kawakami’s Artist Community, Takumi no Mura
川上のアーティスト・コミュニティ、匠の聚
Overview
Perched on a mountainside at the northern limit of Kawakami is a small and distinctive settlement.
Takumi no Mura is a planned artists' community on a mountainside in the village of Kawakami, established in 1999 when local planners invited eight artists from across Japan to relocate and work full-time. Residents live in uniform gray-paneled houses with studio space, and the community center serves as a public gallery and workshop venue. A cafe on the second floor serves light meals beside rotating exhibitions of new work, and the gift shop sells ceramics, paintings, and woodworks. The community rents five cottages on a nightly basis to visitors seeking a quiet, mountain retreat.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 川上のアーティスト・コミュニティ、匠の聚
- Nearest station
- Yoshino Station (20 min bus)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- not required
- Meals
- Lunch
- Service
- Dine-in
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