Fujikawa Kirie no Mori Museum of Paper Cutting Art / Lawn Gallery

Flow of the course

About this spot

A museum inside Yamanashi Fujikawa Craft Park and one of the few facilities in Japan devoted to kirie, the art of cut paper. The fine lines, hard to believe they were cut from paper, and the play of light and shadow they create draw adults and children alike in for a closer look. Special exhibitions sometimes feature artists from Japan and abroad, so there is something new on every visit. The halls are air-conditioned, making this a good place to pass the hours when the sun is strongest. Many children come away wanting to make one themselves, which leads to a craft project once they are home.

Tips

Admission varies with the exhibition (please check the official information for current prices and closing days). Getting lunch at Michi-no-Eki Minobu or inside the park keeps things simple. It is within walking distance of the park's parking lot.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour 10 minutes. Lets you spend the hot hours around midday indoors.

Access & map

〒409-2522 山梨県南巨摩郡身延町下山１５９７ 1597番地