Sayamaike Museum

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A museum designed by world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, themed on the history of "Sayamaike," Japan's oldest dam-type pond. The dynamic space of concrete walls and water is itself a work of art, overwhelming visitors from the moment they enter. You can learn about 1,400 years of water control and ancient engineering through real exhibits, enjoying the fusion of Japan's engineering roots and modern architecture. A hidden masterpiece in the Osaka suburbs that stimulates intellectual curiosity and aesthetic sense.

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Sayamaike Museum

Address
2-chome Ikejirinaka, Osakasayama-shi, Osaka
Website
http://sayamaikehaku.osakasayama.osaka.jp/
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