by Fadly Agustimahir
What I know about Michelin is a motorcycle tire brand rather than a tourism rating. At first, I didn’t know or care about tourism ratings. For me, goodness or badness from a tourist place depends on the tourist itself, no matter how high a rating it receives. Then why have I uses this title? Because I only know about this rating matter because I went to the place and spoke with the management. Hehe.
What I know about Michelin is a motorcycle tire brand rather than a tourism rating. At first, I didn’t know or care about tourism ratings. For me, goodness or badness from a tourist place depends on the tourist itself, no matter how high a rating it receives. Then why have I uses this title? Because I only know about this rating matter because I went to the place and spoke with the management. Hehe.
My colleagues and I visited Itchiku Kubota Art Museum in Fujikawaguchiko City on October 18th 2016. This museum displays high art kimonos and glass bead collections.
Itchiku Kubota (1918-2003) is a famous kimono artist in Japan who resurrected the old dyeing technique, Tsujigahana, from the Muromachi period. In the end, he called it the Itchiku Tsujigahana technique. His master series is ‘The Symphony of Light’. This series was intended to be 80 pcs of kimono showing us the natural view around Mount Fuji in 4 seasons and the universe. The series begins from the autumn view. Sadly, only 36 kimono were finished. From now on, the first child of Kubota will continue his father’s ambition.
This museum consists of two buildings and one garden. The main building is shaped like a pyramid and has become the main place to display the kimono. Basically, these kimono are made for the exhibition, so their size is a little bigger than normal kimono. Please check this website to see the complete kimono collection via the internet. But, for sure the original one is better. (^_^)
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| - photo from Kubota Art Museum - |
The new building construction is inspired by famous Spanish architectural works by Gaudi. We can see it from the pillar shapes and steel ornaments on the second floor terrace. You can find a reception, kimono miniatures, and a gift shop on the first floor of the new building. There is a café on a second floor with a view of Mount Fuji and antique glass bead collections from many places. The unique thing is, I found antique glass beads from Java, Indonesia and it is the first time I have seen such a thing.
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| - antique glass beads from Java, Indonesia - |
Behind the main building there is a garden, which I would like to call a little forest, because there are many momiji trees planted there. According to the management, about 300 momiji trees are planted around this museum.
The ticket price for adults is ￥1,300. A little bit too expensive for me. However, the calm scenery, nice water sounds, beautiful kimono art, and well-arranged room all make it a good place to relax. Just order a cup of hot chocolate after you are satisfied with looking around, and enjoy the view. No wonder this place has three Michelin stars. Come and enjoy your leisure time.
Photographs on this page are taken by the writer. Except the photographs with explanation.
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