[2025 Yusuhara Attraction] Travel Guide for Yusuhara Community Library (Updated Jul)

📍Location: Yusuhara Town, Kochi Prefecture 🚊Access: 1.5 hours by car from Kochi City ⭐︎Enjoy nature on your trip to Kochi, but have a plan B ready for rainy days ⭐︎Want to get out of Kochi City and experience the local atmosphere ⭐︎Love architecture and photography For those people, we highly recommend Yusuhara Town, a hidden gem. The town is home to works by Kengo Kuma, who designed the New National Stadium for the Tokyo Olympics, among others. 📍Library Above the Clouds A library designed by Kengo Kuma. A unique and eye-catching building made from wood from Yusuhara, it is a place of relaxation for locals. There are many ways to take off your shoes and relax. 📍Yusuharaza This is the place that inspired Kengo Kuma to focus on architecture using wood. He was apparently impressed by the beauty of the wooden timber frame here. It is always open to the public for free when there is nothing going on, and it is a lovely retro space. 📍Shinko Bridge and Mishima Shrine The unique Shinko Bridge is made with plenty of wood from Yusuhara Town. Beyond that, Mishima Shrine has a sumo ring on its grounds! Please come and visit. #domestictravelguide #introducingdomesticspectacles #domestictransport #kochi #kochitrip #domestictravel #japan #japantrip #japantravel #kochi #library #library #spectacularview #040photo

Today, I went from Uwajima to Yusuhara, a distance of about 60km. Yusuhara is a castle in Kochi Prefecture, and is the area with the highest concentration of buildings designed by the great master of Japanese architecture, Kengo Kuma. The historic Yusuharaza theater, Yusuhara Town Library (Library Above the Clouds), Yusuhara Town General Office, Yusuhara Town Station, Gallery Above the Clouds... The most unfortunate thing about it is that there are no public holidays, and the interior of Yusuhara Library is carefully designed and enjoys a tranquil atmosphere.

Yusuhara Town is located on the border with Ehime Prefecture. The town is called the "town above the clouds" because it is home to the Shikoku Karst, a high plateau at an altitude of 1,455m, and 91% of the town's area is covered by forest. It is also known for having many buildings by world-famous architect Kengo Kuma. The Library Above the Clouds that we visited this time is a public library that opened in 2018. There is a space where local people can chat, and a library space at the back of the cafe. We explored the building, captivated by the ceiling that combines wood, as seen in Kengo Kuma's architecture. The building, which makes abundant use of wood from Yusuhara, had a relaxing and soft atmosphere. The "Yusuhara Stage" in the center of the library This stage, which can also be used as an event space, allows you to sit on the steps and read a book. In addition, the steps are designed to store books, and children's books were stored there. If I were a child, I might have crouched down and looked for a book as if I was on an adventure, then sat down and read it. It is a place visited by locals, remote workers, and tourists. Because it is surrounded by mountains on all sides, it is the perfect place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city✨️ 📍: Library above the clouds 🚉: 1 hour by bus from Susaki Station 🚗: About 1.5 hours by car from Kochi City 🅿️: Yes ️📝: Made from wood from Yusu Cafe and bouldering corner available #FuritabiWinter #Kochi #KochiTourism #KochiTrip #LibraryAboveTheClouds #KengoKuma

Introducing some wonderful spaces I've visited on trips and solo trips! Click here for other posts↓ @can17.gram Here's what I'd like to introduce this time! ───────────────────── ⚫︎Library Above the Clouds (Yusuhara Town Library) 1212-2 Yusuhara, Yusuhara-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture 785-0610 ⚪︎Business hours: Mon., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun. 9:00-20:00 ⚪︎Closed: Tuesdays ──────────────────────── ⁡ A very stylish library in Yusuhara-cho, Kochi Prefecture! You can take great photos even on rainy days! I went to a library in Kochi Prefecture! ⁡ Just stylish! As soon as you enter, it's a space that is impressive, but also warm. You can take great photos even on rainy days, and there are plenty of books, so you can spend the whole day relaxing♪ ⁡ If you visit Kochi Prefecture, be sure to check it out♪ ⁡ #Kochi Prefecture #Kochi Trip #1 Night 2 Day Trip #Kochi #Library #I want to connect with people who love to read #Books #Rain #Cafe Time #Cafe Tour #Cafe Club #Rainy Day #Camera #Photo #Travel #SLR #Camera Girl #Girls Trip #Photo #Kochi Trip #I want to connect with people who take photos #The World Through the Viewfinder #Sony #Japan #Camera #Follow #Instagood #Trip #Travel#Domestic Travel

Located in Yusuhara Town, about an hour and a half drive from Kochi City. The town is filled with buildings designed by Kengo Kuma, making the entire town feel like a small museum. Despite being a small town, it has plenty of attractions! The 'Library in the Sky' is one of them. This library, located at 1212-2 Yusuhara, Yusuhara Town, Takaoka District, Kochi Prefecture, 785-0610, is made extensively using locally sourced wood from Yusuhara. You have to take off your shoes to enter the library, which is quite unique, isn't it? The facility blends seamlessly into the daily lives of the locals, and it was visited by many townspeople as well as tourists. 📍Location: 1212-2 Yusuhara, Yusuhara Town, Takaoka District, Kochi Prefecture, 785-0610

The place I wanted to visit the most on my trip to Kochi, the library above the clouds📚 It's about 100 minutes from Kochi Airport via the toll road🚘 It's a photogenic spot that you often see on social media, but when I actually visited it, I got the impression that it was a place of relaxation loved by locals rather than a place for tourists🤍 It was during the summer vacation period, so there were many children, and I also saw students studying👀 The beautiful architecture was overwhelming👏 1212-2 Yusuhara, Yusuhara-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture 785-0610 9:00-20:00 #Domestic travel #library #Kochi

Not only the design, but the layout and space are also very comfortable If there was a library like this in my neighborhood, I would definitely go there📖 Some kids said that they came here on their way home from school to read books and play games! I get the impression that most adults come mainly to the cafe attached to the library. It's three stories tall, but it's not too big, and the selection of books is so good that you could easily spend the whole day there lol A library above the clouds 📍Address: 1212-2 Yusuhara, Yusuhara-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture 785-0610 🕰️Opening hours: 9:00~20:00 #0 yen trip

This library was designed by the famous architect Kengo Kuma, who also designed the New National Stadium, and uses a lot of wood from Yusuhara. You have to take off your shoes before entering, so you can relax and enjoy the feel and scent of the wood. The library also has bouldering facilities and a cafe corner. [Library above the clouds] Address: 1212-2 Yusuhara, Yusuhara-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture, 785-0610 Opening hours: 9:00-20:00 Closed: Every Tuesday, last Friday of the month Access: 1 hour 40 minutes by car from Kochi Ryoma Airport #Travel with me #Shikoku trip #Kochi sightseeing #Kochi trip #Kochi #Library #Architecture

This time we will introduce you to the following! "Yusuhara Town Library (Library Above the Clouds)" in Kochi Prefecture This is a library designed by the much talked about and popular architect Kengo Kuma📚 You would never think that this is a town library, would you💦💦✨ By the way, the fifth photo was taken at the "Kengo Kuma Small Museum" located right next to the library♪ As it is called the Library Above the Clouds☁️, it is quietly located in a small town on top of a mountain😲!! There is also a cute little cafe☕️🍰 inside✨ It's great that these kinds of outing spots aren't affected by the weather☺️❤️ By the way, it was raining heavily the day we visited😱⚡️☔️ But it doesn't look like that, right😁✌️? Even though there were a few people around, it was a library after all, so it was a quiet space👏 Why not soak up your everyday fatigue by quietly reading a book📖 while immersing yourself in your own world in a mysterious space that doesn't look like a municipal library? 🤗🌿✨ Maybe you can escape reality? ! 😚➿💭💖 Please save and use it to plan your outing❤️ 📝﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏ Spot details 📍 Yusuhara Town Library (Library above the clouds) 🏷️ 1212-2 Yusuhara, Yusuhara-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture 🕐 9:00-20:00 Closed on Tuesdays 💰 Free 🚗 Free admission available - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ✎﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏﹏ Tips ☕️ About the cafe At the attached cafe in the library, ☑Cheesecake 200 yen ☑Coffee 150 yen ☑Homemade cookies 120 yen you can take out cheap items, and eat and drink at the table right in front of the cafe🤎🍪 🚪About immigration in the ward You can use it for free. It's nice that you don't have to fill out a list or make a user card☺️👏 👟About footwear in the ward Shoes are strictly prohibited🚫. You have to take off your shoes at the entrance to enter the ward. Of course you can go barefoot, but it might be better if you wear socks. Slippers are provided, so you can use those✨ Also, they will wipe the tires of 👶baby strollers and ♿️wheelchairs, so you can go in as they are. There is also an elevator✨ 📚About the selection of books Each area seems to have a clearly defined theme, such as art, history, science, and children's books, so you can immerse yourself in each world😌🪔 📸About how to take photos If you want to take a photo with reflection like the first and fourth photos, use the surface of the piano to take the photo. If the piano is covered, you can ask the attendant to remove the cover and they will do so✨✨ After using it, it is important not to leave it as it is, but to put the cover back on yourself and leave🙆♀️✨ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #Kochi Prefecture #Kochi Tourism #Architecture Tour #Photogenic Spots #Kochi Trip #Winter Trip #Recommended for Dates #Library #besttrip2023

#Japan must-visit check-in spots #KengoKuma #Wood #Overseas Travel #KengoKuma When I stepped into the Cloud Library, I saw that the library was built entirely of wood, exuding a warm and natural atmosphere. I saw the towering wooden beams and flowing curves that reflect Kengo Kuma’s unique design style. I walked into the library and saw bookshelves filled with all kinds of books and treasures of knowledge. I felt a passion for pursuing knowledge and learning, as if I was in a world full of wisdom. What amazed me most was the reading environment there. 📚🪴The cloud library provides a comfortable reading area where people can read and study quietly. I found a comfortable corner to sit down, hugged a book and started reading. The atmosphere around me was very peaceful. I was immersed in the world of books, enjoying the nourishment and enlightenment of knowledge. In summary, the Cloud Library is a wooden library, and designer Kengo Kuma has brought it a unique charm. 📚🌳This place is like Kengo Kuma’s Emoji reading paradise, where people can feel the joy of knowledge and learning. If you love reading and the pursuit of knowledge, I strongly recommend you to come to this place, start your own journey of knowledge, and enjoy the wonderful experience brought by Kengo Kuma's design and wooden library.

This is the library I visited when I went on a trip to Kochi Prefecture during the October holidays. This is a wonderful library designed by famous architect Kengo Kuma and built with local timber. Since it is a town library, I was able to look around quietly. If there was a library like this near me, I would definitely go there. #autumntrip