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【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
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【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
【立山博物館①】（富山県立山町　旧国名：越中）
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[Tateyama Museum ①] (Tateyama Town, Toyama Prefecture, formerly Etchu Province)

There are many mountains that have been called sacred since ancient times, but perhaps no other mountain embodies this quality as well as Tateyama. With its clear snow-capped, pale mountain ranges that seem to melt into the blue clouds, abundant vegetation, the life-giving water that creates an ecosystem in the mountains and seas, and its overwhelming presence that sometimes stands in the way of the people living in the harsh climate of the Hokuriku region... Whether you are standing or walking in Ecchu, which is now Toyama Prefecture, Tateyama is always there, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is the root of all the climate and culture of this region, and as a de facto spiritual presence, it exerts an enormous influence on both the material and spiritual aspects of Toyama Prefecture today. Tateyama does not refer to a single mountain, but in the narrow sense it refers to the "Tateyama Sanzan (or Tateyama Honmine)" including Oyama, and in the broad sense it refers to the mountain range of the Northern Alps, with countless mountains and valleys, known as "72 peaks and 8,88 valleys," surrounding the southern part of Toyama Prefecture like a folding screen. The feelings people had about the mountain's steep, inhospitable appearance are clear in the ancient name "Tachiyama," which means a steep mountain (like a sword?), and many ascetic monks have looked up to it as an object of mountain worship since ancient times and revered its spiritual power. At the same time, the presence of Tateyama, which seems to be the basis for the existence of the region, is also speculated to have formed a unique correlation between "seeing/being seen" with the people living in Echigo Province, and it is thought to have had a profound influence on the excellent aesthetic sense and design that is evident in Toyama Prefecture today. The exhibits at the "Tateyama Museum" could be the basis for such imagination. Located in the village of Ashikuraji, which has been the base for climbing Mt. Tateyama since ancient times and also played a role in the faith of Mt. Tateyama, this prefectural museum is a facility that disseminates the uniqueness and charm of the nature and culture of Mt. Tateyama. What is particularly noteworthy about the Tateyama Museum is the way in which it exhibits its exhibits, which are divided into three major areas. The vast site, which covers a total area of ​​13 hectares, is divided into the "religious world," the "sacred world," and the "playful world," and each area is dotted with facilities such as an exhibition hall, a temple that was the base of ancient faith, a video theater, and a contemporary art collection. At first glance, the facilities seem unrelated, but they are all based on the common concept of showing the state of the spiritual world woven between Mt. Tateyama and its people, and paradoxically play a role in making its diversity clear. When considering Mt. Tateyama from the perspective of natural history, the first place you should visit is the "exhibition hall" (photos 1 and 2), which is the center of the religious world zone. In particular, the first exhibition room recreates the beech forest that symbolizes the vegetation of Mt. Tateyama, allowing visitors to experience the natural environment that was the source of culture and faith. Furthermore, the relationship between humans and Mt. Tateyama in natural history, as represented by Kurobe Dam, is also organized, and it is not difficult to imagine the wisdom of our ancestors who respected and utilized the harsh nature. The "Harumokan" (photos 3 and 4), located about a 7-minute walk from the exhibition hall, is a video theater that visually expresses such thoughts. From 10:00 to 15:00, about 40 minutes of video is shown every hour except noon. The themes are documentaries of the weather and landscapes that change wildly and beautifully in the world above Mt. Tateyama, and legends of strange and mysterious events backed by faith. The contrasting themes represent the dual nature of Mt. Tateyama, and the strong impact of the video draws you in. Then, after the video ends, the screen slowly converges, revealing the very image of Mt. Tateyama that was in the video just a moment ago. The overwhelming scale of the mountain ranges, which seem to dominate the vast heavens and earth, is further accentuated by the contrast with the visual beauty. Both the exhibition hall and the observation hall were designed by Arata Isozaki (1931-2022), one of the pioneers of postwar Japanese architecture. Isozaki also served as an advisor to the Tateyama Museum and made a great contribution as the cultural director of Tateyama in modern times. By the way, another highlight that shows the multifaceted nature of the culture that Tateyama embraces is the Mandala Yuen (photos 5-10), which is classified as a "playground." A space where modern art and nature are in harmony, its original shape and eerie use of color are truly an "other world." In contrast to the refreshing and clear design we saw earlier, it is an interesting space that suggests the mental landscape that people had of Tateyama. Recommended for solo travelers: ★★★ (There are quite a few people, but it's a large place so it doesn't bother me) Visited: 11am on the first Sunday of September Access: 30 minutes by car from Tateyama IC (to the exhibition hall) #TateyamaMuseum #Tateyama #TateyamaTown #Ashikuraji #TateyamaMountainClimbing #ToyamaTrip #ToyamaTourism #HokurikuTourism #HokurikuTourism #toyama_next #ToyamaTourismNavi #ToyamaSeriousness #DomesticTravelLover #WantToConnectWithDomesticTravelLover #ArchitectureLover #ArchitectureTour #FamousArchitecture #ArchitecturalDesign #ContemporaryArchitecture #SpatialDesign #IsozakiArata #MandaraYuen #OpenAirMuseum #ContemporaryArt #HistoryLover #SoloTravel
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