ART

Immerse into Sensitivity

Immerse into creation, a sophistication of the five senses.
This space and time in GARAKU might be “Art” itself.

Architecture
Artists
Japanese tea rooms
Sound
Art walk

Architect of Garaku

Hiroshi Naito

Architecture

Architect Hiroshi Naito designed Garaku ANNEX with a concept that shows “the sophistication of SUKIYA, (a style of a tea ceremony arbor), with elements of untamed beauty found in Asia.” He expressed the concept to the space by using new construction methods and innovative ideas, such as Japanese traditional AZEKURA style concrete walls or walkways dedicated to leading guests to their rooms.

Architect of Garaku

Hiroshi Naito

Architect /
Emeritus Professor, The University of Tokyo

1950	Born in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
1974	Graduated from Waseda University (B.Arch)
1976	Completed studies under Prof.Takamasa Yoshizaka at the Graduate School of Waseda University(M.Arch)
1976-78	Chief Architect at the office of architect Fernand Higueras (Madrid, Spain)
1979-81	Worked at the office of architect Kiyonori Kikutake (Tokyo, Japan)
1981	Established Naito Architect & Associates
2001	Associate Professor, The University of Tokyo
2002-11	Professor, The University of Tokyo
2010-11	Executive Vice President, The University of Tokyo
2011-	Emeritus Professor , The University of Tokyo

Works
1992	Sea-Folk Museum
1997	Chihiro Art Museum Azumino
1997	Tenshin Memorial Museum of Art, Ibaraki
1999	Tokamachi Public Library
1999	Makino Museum of Plants and People
2005	Shimane Arts Center
2005	River Retreat GARAKU Annex
2008	Hyugashi Station
2017	Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design
2018	TORAYA Akasaka

Awards
1993	The Education Minister's Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists（Sea-Folk Museum）
1993	The Prize of Architectural Institute of Japan for Design（Sea-Folk Museum）
1993	The 18th Isoya Yoshida Memorial Prize（Sea-Folk Museum）
2000	The 13th Togo Murano Prize（Makino Museum of Plants and People）
2001	The 42th BCS Prize（Makino Museum of Plants and People）
2008	The 10th Brunel Award（Hyugashi Station）

Naito Architect & Associates: http://www.naitoaa.co.jp

Artists express Garaku

Encounter art by contemporary artists throughout our property.

Tea Rooms

The two tea rooms “Mushian” and “Gihoken” contrast in atmosphere and taste.
Hear the sound of water gently boil in an iron tea kettle
and admire the elegant beauty of tea utensils.

Sound

Immerse into the sophisticated sound of top quality audio.
Highlight a luxurious stay at Garaku with total immersion in realistic sound.

Art Walk

Walking with art along the Jinzu Gorge.
Stroll around in nature, enjoying artworks by contemporary artists.