I've finally arrived at Hiroshi Sugimoto's Enoura Observatory!
It's such a touching museum, extremely impressive. He spent 10 years building it. ππΏ On the coast of Odawara City, just over an hour's drive from Tokyo, he established the Enoura Observatory (which was the museum I most wanted to visit in Tokyo this time!). Coming here feels like time has stood still. It's perfect for clearing your mind and just quietly gazing at the sea. ππΈ It truly has fulfilled my wish to face the ocean and see spring blossoms! For a museum, the name "observatory" might seem a bit odd. In Japanese, it refers to a facility for observing the climate. ππΏ The concept of the facility is to reflect on the relationship between humans and nature through the changes in natural climate. The winter solstice marks theirth reb of new life; the summer solstice is a significant turning point. ππΈ The vernal equinox and the autumnal equinox are the midpoints between extremes. Someone once said: The Enoura Observatory is Hiroshi Sugimoto himself. ππΏ Yes, he has condensed all his philosophies about time, history, and nature right here. You need to make a reservation in advance by phone via the official website. ππΈ Morning: 10:00-13:00 / Afternoon: 13:30-16:30 Closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, at the end and beginning of the year, and temporarily closed at other times. ππΏ There's a shuttle bus from JR Negotoriε·Station; you'll need to take a taxi from Manazuru Station. ππΈ #HiroshiSugimoto #EnouraObservatory #TokyoMuseum π
