Yusuhara Town

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Yusuhara Town, located within a deep mountain valley of the Shikoku Mountain range with forests occupying about 90% of the town, is a beautiful mountain village praised as the "Town Above the Clouds," where beautiful wooden architectural structures by world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma melt into rich great nature. Nurtured by Yusuhara's rich wooden culture, Kuma designed architectural masterpieces such as the "Gallery Above the Clouds" and the "Yusuhara Town Library," whose artistic beauty merging traditional wood-framing techniques and cutting-edge modern design fascinates architecture fans globally. Additionally, the historic path where Sakamoto Ryoma ran through during his domain-exile and the original Japanese scenery of idyllic terraced fields remain as they were, serving as a creative mountain resort where rich mountain blessings, top-tier art, and deep history intersect comfortably.

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Yusuhara Town

Address
1444-1 Yusuhara, Yusuhara Town, Takaoka District, Kochi Prefecture
Website
https://yusuhara-kumonoue-kanko.jp/
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Yusuhara Kumo-no-Ue Tourism Association

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