Former Ishikawa-gumi Silk Mill Western-style Building Public Opening & Mini Concert: Music Resonating in the Architecture of Soshichi Murooka

About this event

A mini-concert will be held in conjunction with the public opening of the Former Ishikawa-gumi Silk Mill Western-style Building in Iruma City. This concert aims to add musical harmony to the ambiance of the Western-style residence, further highlighting the building's charm. This time, performances will be presented by the grandchild and great-grandchild of Soshichi Murooka, the architect who designed the building. In this historic Western-style building marking 105 years since its ridgepole raising, visitors can experience a family collaboration that transcends time. The performance will be delivered by Akiko Kikuchi on contrabass and Reiko Kikuchi on piano. The concert is free, but an admission fee (200 yen for adults) is required. Donations to the Iruma City Cultural Property Preservation and Utilization Fund are also encouraged. Capacity is approximately 40 people per session, and no advance registration is required, but numbered tickets will be distributed starting 1 hour before each session (1 ticket per person, assigned seating). Each performance lasts about 20 to 30 minutes.

Venue

Former Ishikawa-gumi Silk Mill Western-style Building

13-13 Kawaramachi, Iruma, Saitama 358-0008