KIRISHIMA OPEN AIR ART MUSEUM

The outdoor part of the museum is particularly refreshing. Including Jonnasan Borofsky's, site specific artworks are dotted on the premises. Inside in the Art Hall are exhibited works done by world-famous artists and local artists. Amazing collection but taking a stroll out on the grounds and visiting the artworks on the way will be fun for everybody regardless of interest in art. 

KIRISHIMA natural settings are beautifully presented but more efforts should be done by the Kagoshima prefectural government whose affiliate started the project of building this. Unlike Benesse islands in the seto inland sea whose evolution has been driven by someone powerful like Mr. Fukutake, this art museum does not grow. Or so does it not seem.

But if you are an art and nature lover, KIRISHIMA where this museum lies is a spiritual and inspiring place. Hiking around or even climbing one of 20 or so peaks should not be missed. Along with local legends and Japanese mythology surrounding these mountains you will come to touch with ancient Japan.

Forest Observatory; shadows of the trees surrounding the installation create this silhouette.