Isoya Yoshida "Former Kishi Residence in Higashiyama" Special 2nd Floor Opening

About this event

The normally closed second-floor rooms of the Former Kishi Residence in Higashiyama will be specially opened to the public for a limited period. Designed by architect Isoya Yoshida as the private residence of former Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi, this building separates guest reception spaces from family living spaces according to function. This special opening reveals areas normally off-limits, including the second-floor master bedroom, the wife's room, bathroom, and a vault for valuables, which served as the private living quarters of Mr. and Mrs. Kishi. Furniture custom-designed by Isoya Yoshida for each room and some of Nobusuke Kishi's treasured personal belongings will also be displayed. Through spaces showcasing the architect's ingenuity throughout, visitors have an opportunity to discover new charms of the Former Kishi Residence in Higashiyama while imagining daily life back then. As a commemorative gift for this special opening, original pin badges will be presented to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.

Venue

Former Kishi Residence in Higashiyama

1082-1 Higashiyama, Gotemba, Shizuoka 412-0024