(Translated by Google) Isaam was called "anything shop" by our fellows. Because I was old with Yoshiko Yamaguchi, I ended up with Isamu, but thanks to it, all the lighting in my house was measured by Isamu, and it was pointed out that Isamu made up the outside light. Both Isaam and our colleagues thought that he would die sooner, but he lived quite a long time, this is the line when he died. I didn't even ask why I liked the Aji stone, but I was using it in my later years with Yadara. Well, that's why it's here too. It might have been reflected in the artist externally, but he was a good, ordinary, good man among his friends, well, if he was interested, he wouldn't come here. I can't go home unconsciously, it's fine art. (Original) イサムは俺たち仲間連中には"何でも屋"と呼ばれていた😆彫刻家なんて言ったことも思ったこともなえなあ🤣 山口淑子と古い付き合いだったのでイサムと付き合うことになっちまったんだが、お陰で我が家の照明は全てイサムの灯り計り、外灯までイサムが作ってくれたのが点いてる😝 もっと早く死ぬかとイサム自身も俺たち仲間も思ってたが、結構長生きしちまったぜ、これ本人の死ぬ時の台詞だ😎 何で庵治石なんか気に入ったんか聞もしなかったが、イサム自身晩年は矢鱈と使っていたな、まあ、そのお陰で此処も存在してるわけだからな🙃 外的には芸術家に映ってたんだろうが、仲間連中にゃ気の良い普通の良い男だった、まあ、気が向いたら此処に来てみねえな、何も考えずのんびりとグルグルグルと回って無意識で家に帰りねえ、芸術なんてそれで良いんだ😜

The sight is not easily accessible. Walking distance from Kotoden Yakuri Station is 1.5km, no Taxi, and you need a pre-reservation. The sight mostly exhibits work-in-progress. Therefore you can gain a good impression about Noguchi's working and living environment but not so much about his works. For his Brooklyn museum it is just the other way around. The personnel is friendly and helpful with limited English explanations. The "no photographs" restriction is executed as obsessivly as absurd as for most other sightseeing places in Japan. Fotos do not damage the sculptures and do not disrupt others religious sentiments. May be over a longer timeframe the Japanese bureaucratists will come to the same conclusion. Unfortunately no print for sale to compensate this shortage in the meantime.

The once in a life time experience for a Noguchi fan. I remembered falling in love with his sculptures in Noguchi New York. Here is like a Mecca to his work ethic. In Japan, you can take a look at how he worked behind the scene. He also has part of his ashes in one of the huge sculpture on top of the hill in the museum and the rest are in Noguchi New York. This is an only by reservation museum, so prior email reservation is a must. The tour guide lady speaks perfect English. Can take taxi from the nearby train station or a 15 minutes walk through the stones shops which was part of the whole experience for me. Don’t forget to visit the famous Udon shop nearby afterwards.

Big admirer of Noguchi and this is a wonderful site. Breathtaking sculptures both in the garden and in a large “shed”. Possible to peek inside his house as well (from the outside). I don’t understand why we couldn’t take photos though!? It is neither cheap nor easy to reach to the museum. I think the museum should review this absurd photo ban. Today there are even cameras in eyeglasses, how should they protect such a ban? Homepage was not up to date so many of the metal artwork was on loan which was a bummer. Would have been nice with some kind of souvenirs only available on the site.

(Translated by Google) The way of advertising the web and pamphlets is excellent, but when you actually go there, there is a lot of people in the group, so it's hard to settle down. The place where you can take a photo has been decided. The guide was a cold impression for art beginners. I'm mistaking to stay high and conscious. It may have happened to be a bad guide I want you to make an effort to convey the goodness of sculpture more. Many tourists came without knowing anything. Since I collected stones from all over the world and created them, Tsujiishi is nothing special, Isamu Noguchi is active in the world and what was in Kagawa was simply introduced to a stone wholesaler. I was talking about something like that. I was disappointed. (Original) webやパンフレットの宣伝の仕方は秀逸だが、実際行くと１つのグループ人数が多いせいかガヤガヤして落ちつかない。写真を撮れる場所が決まっていて、順番待ちとかして観光地みたいだ。ガイドの人もアート初心者に冷たい印象だった。お高くとまるのと意識が高いのとを履き違えている。 たまたま悪いガイドに当たったのかもしれないが 彫刻の良さをもっと伝える努力をして欲しい。 何も知らずに来る観光客が多く、へきへきしてるようだった。世界中から石を集めて創作するので庵治石は特別でもなんでもない、イサム・ノグチは世界で活動しており、香川にいたのは単に石問屋に紹介されただけ。みたいな事を話してた。ガッカリさせられた。

We reserved by email 2 weeks before. The visit to this museum completely changed the way we view Noguchi. This place is amazing. Everything has been kept exactly how Noguchi would have liked it to be. We were the only 2 visitors this day so we had the whole gardens and buildings to ourselves. We felt very special to be granted access to such pristine grounds. Every stones were freshly washed. The grounds were raked. Everything was absolutely perfect and beautiful all the way to the smallest details. This museum is one of the best on earth. We cannot wait to come back to Shikoku and come to see Naguchi's museum again and again. <3

(Translated by Google) Admission is by reservation. It is necessary to choose one of the 10 o'clock, 13 o'clock, and 15 o'clock times for fire, wood, and soil in advance by round-trip postcard. Although the works displayed here are stones, they all seem to be full of the artist's lively vitality and passion. If you think that he lived here and created works, it seems that the energy of the past still remains. I strongly felt that the origin that played an active part in the world is here. Pre-procedure may be difficult, but I think it is worth visiting once. (Original) 入館は予約制です。あらかじめ往復はがきで火・木・土の10時・13時・15時のいずれかの時間を選んで申し込む必要があります。ここに展示されている作品は石とは言え、どれも作者の生き生きとした生命力と情熱があふれているような気がします。氏がここで生活し、作品を生み出していたと思うと、往時のエネルギーがまだ残っているようです。世界的に活躍した原点がここにあることを強く感じました。事前の手続きが大変かもしれませんが、一度は訪れてみる価値があると思います。

Absolutely fascinating place: his studio, house, the sculptures, and particularly his tools. Even the immediate vicinity is interesting because of the huge slabs of stone on the roadside. We came away thinking we had really come close to the man and his work.

We had a difficult time getting here and communicating with the staff, but it was well worth the effort. Really soulful to see this place if you love art, sculpture, and Noguchi, Be sure to have cash if you are taking a taxi. The museum only takes cash as well. And be sure to have Google translate on hand!

(Translated by Google) In the words of Isamu Noguchi, "To see nature through the eyes of nature, to win the fine equality of spirit and material, artists must immerse themselves in nature research as a unity, to make themselves part of the earth. To look at the inner figure and the elements of life, "he says, which is essential as an artist. Should his later masterpiece "Energy Void" be interpreted as "the great power that exists in an empty space"? One theory is that this work represents "mother" or "universe" ... which one? Even so, there is no doubt that great natural energy beyond our human understanding, which creates new life and new stars, is working in the empty space ... When you see the work in front of you, you can feel the overwhelming power, the awe of all things, and the sense of security that you will be wrapped up somewhere. (Original) イサム・ノグチの言葉に「自然の目を通して自然を視ること、、精神と物質の見事な均等を勝ち取るには、芸術家は統一体として自然研究に浸りきること、、自らを地球の一部に還元し、内奥の姿と生命の要素を視ること」これが芸術家として必須と語っております。 彼の晩年の代表作「エナジー・ヴォイド」は"空虚な空間に存在する大いなる力"と解釈すれば良いのでしょうか? 一説にはこの作品は「母体」とか「宇宙」を表しているとか…どちらにしても双方とも空虚な空間に新しい生命、新しい星を創造する我々人間の理解を超えた大いなる自然エネルギーが働いている事は間違いないでしょう… 作品を目の前にすると圧倒的な迫力と同時に万物に対する畏敬の念を抱き、そしてどこか包み込まれるような安心感が感じられます

(Translated by Google) It seems that you are enjoying your own art. .. .. Although the tour time was short, it was a place where I felt that way. (Original) 自分の芸術を自分で楽しんでおられるような。。。見学時間は短いけれど、そんな感じを受ける場所でした。

(Translated by Google) It ’s a little confusing There was a park with stones in the foreground, and if this was mistaken as the entrance to the museum, the entrance was at the end of the road along the streets lined with private houses ... During production and finished products He showed me a lot of works. The hillside garden in the museum is wonderful! It seems that you cannot enter even if you visit suddenly. Advance reservation is recommended. (Original) 少しわかりにくい場所ですが 手前に石を並べた公園があり、ここが美術館の入り口かと勘違いしていたら、民家が立ち並ぶ道を進んで突き当りが入り口でした… 制作途中や完成品など 沢山の作品を見せていただきました。 美術館の中の高台の庭園が素晴らしい！ 突然訪ねても入る事はできないようです。 事前の予約をお勧めします。

Isamu noguchi His brilliant craftmanship. How did u make it?

(Translated by Google) I feel the breath of Mr. Isamu Noguchi (Original) イサムノグチ先生の息づかいを感じます

(Translated by Google) A blessed museum If you want to go because it is a photo ban and reservation system, be careful. (Original) 立地に恵まれた美術館 写真禁止、予約制なので行きたい場合は注意です。

(Translated by Google) Too remote, the surrounding area is completely uninhabited, and it is necessary to make an appointment, which wastes time. It is recommended that tourists do not come here. (Original) 太偏遠，周边根本是無人之地，又要預約，浪費時間，建議遊客不要到此地，不值一看

(Translated by Google) I asked without knowing anything, but I was moved. I felt sorry that there was a world I didn't know about, and I wanted many people to see and know. (Original) 何も知らずに伺いましたが、感動でした。未々知らない世界がある事に残念さを感じ、沢山の方々に見て知ってほしいと思いました。

(Translated by Google) Reservation by round-trip postcard. No photography allowed. It is in a place that is difficult to understand. A wonderful experience that surpasses all that inconvenience. A place that must be visited once in a lifetime. (Original) 往復ハガキでの予約。写真撮影禁止。わかりにくい場所に有る。 そういう不便さを全て超えるくらいの素晴らしい体験。 一生に一度は、訪れないといけない場所。

(Translated by Google) A reservation-only museum. Please apply for a return postcard at least 10 days prior to your desired visit date. The place is the former Mure-cho, away from Takamatsu city. It took about 40 minutes when I went from Takamatsu station to Mamachari for trial. Sweaty despite February. The place is deep down from the main street, but there are signs in some places, so it is not enough to be careful if you pay attention. The viewing is 30 minutes in the atelier area and 30 minutes in the residence / garden area, led by the staff. When the time comes, you will hear a voice and move. In the atelier area, dozens of works are lined up. Looking at the whole picture and watching each one, I felt that it was not enough for 30 minutes when I looked closely. I wanted at least 30 minutes. I was dissatisfied with only that. The staff members explained very lovingly, and they answered the questions carefully, so I feel very good. A few months before his death, Noguchi worked in his atelier and left him saying, "I will ask you to come back." He died in New York that year. It is a peaceful space that is likely to return, as if Isamu Noguchi had been there just before, and it is worth visiting Takamatsu just to come here. (Original) 予約限定の美術館。来訪希望日10日前までに往復葉書で応募のこと。場所は高松市街から離れた旧牟礼町。試しに高松駅からママチャリで行ってみましたら、40分位かかりました。2月にも関わらず汗だくに。場所はメインの通りから奥まったところですが、所々に看板が出ているので注意すれば迷う程ではありません。 観覧はスタッフの方先導の元、アトリエエリアに30分と住居・庭園エリアに30分、計1時間の滞在です。時間がくるとそれとなくお声がかかり移動となります。アトリエエリアは作品が数十並んでおり、大局的に見たり一つ一つを鑑賞したりと、じっくり見ているととても30分では足りないと感じました。せめて後30分欲しかったです。それだけが少し不満といえば不満でした。 スタッフの方の説明は愛があり、また質問にも丁寧に答えてくださり、大変感じが良いです。ノグチは亡くなる数ヵ月前までアトリエで制作に取り組み、「戻ってくるまで頼みます」と言い残し、その年の瀬にNYで亡くなられたそうです。ついさっきまでイサム・ノグチがいたかのような、今にも帰ってきそうな静謐な空間で、ここに来るだけでも高松を訪れる価値があります。

Great visit. No photos allowed and you must book ahead but definitely worth the visit.

(Translated by Google) It is far from Takamatsu city, but it is worth visiting Quiet and calm I can understand the spirit of Isamu Noguchi (Original) 高松市内からは遠いですが、行く価値あるところです 静かでのどかで落ち着きます イサムノグチさんの精神が理解できます

(Translated by Google) You cannot enter unless you make a reservation by postcard, fax, or email. Shooting is prohibited in the museum. The house in the photo is the reception building, which is a little far from the museum. The other photo is a stone in front of the museum. The stone in front of the museum is instructed by the staff, "You can shoot only here." Other than that, it is prohibited to shoot from outside the site including works and buildings. There are 2 tours in 1 hour. First, 30 minutes in the space of the exhibition warehouse where the work warehouse and the famous "Energy Void" are displayed. After that, it was 30 minutes in the sculpture garden that climbed the Isamu house and stairs. There are few explanations from the staff, but if you have any questions, please answer carefully. We had a total of 8 people, including 4 groups, including us, so we could see it very slowly. Please make a reservation and go. (Original) ハガキ・FAX・メールにて予約をしないと入れません。美術館内は撮影禁止です。 写真の家屋は、美術館から少し離れた受付棟。もう1点の写真は美術館前の石です。美術館前の石は、スタッフの方より「ここだけは撮影可能です」と案内されます。 それ以外は、作品・建物含め敷地外からも撮影禁止とのことでした。 見学は1時間で2箇所となります。 まず作業倉と有名な「エナジー・ヴォイド」が展示されている展示倉のスペースで30分。 その後、イサム家と階段を登った彫刻庭園で30分でした。 スタッフの説明は少ないのですが、質問すると丁寧に答えてくださいます。 私たちを含めて4組・合計8名での鑑賞でしたので、とてもゆっくり拝見できました。 ぜひ予約をして行かれてみてください。

(Translated by Google) A museum where you can experience the world of Isamu Noguchi. Reservation required. Photographs are not allowed in the museum. One from the only place where photography is allowed. There are other people who have photographed and posted the Maruya residence of the open-air museum, but it is a violation of copyright law. Let's observe the minimum etiquette and go sightseeing. Otherwise, you will not be able to go sightseeing someday. Think about posterity. (Original) イサム･ノグチの世界観を体感できる美術館。要予約。美術館は写真不可。唯一写真撮影が許されている場所から１枚。他の方で野外美術館のまるや住居を撮影して投稿してる人がいますが、著作権法違反です。最低限のマナーは守って観光しましょう。でないと、いつか観光ができなくなります。後世のことを考えましょう。

Book a visit with the excellent guided tour in English & Japanese. Yeah. I know. You can’t take photos but honestly Noguchi was a mad genius who spent the two best seasons Autumn & Spring here in a dead end Masonic stone end of town, so celebrate that with a sneaky pic.

This was one of the highlights of our 3 week trip to Japan. If you love abstract 20thC sculpture and traditional Japanese buildings, this is a must see. You need to fill in a form on the website to visit. Don’t let that put you off. This is an utterly beautiful place which deserves to be better known. We took the bus from Takematsu.

An amazing place. Contrarily to what some reviewers said, there are English tours. You just need to mention it when you make your reservation.

So happy that I could book from sending them email. Such a good museum with friendly reception!

One of the most sublime places on earth. Each step takes your breath away, even if the fairly strict rules can seem annoying.

(Translated by Google) It was a treasure trove of 15-20 minutes walk from the station, but it was a really worthwhile exhibition and space. I can see his birthplace and the working place in the back of the mountain. In the big yard of the work space, there are scattered things in the process of working with stone and finished works, and there are finished works inside the building for exhibition. His birthplace can not be seen inside but can be seen from the outside. It is a gem that he built in commemoration of his 70th birthday. The view of the village from the top of the garden makes the breasts bloom and the location of the trees and stones is amazing. The exhibition must be booked in advance and can be toured with the guide at the scheduled time. The reception area opens about an hour before the tour. The tour will be conducted in Japanese but will be explained separately in English. The admission fee was around 2160 yen, but only cash payment. (Original) 역에서 15-20분 정도 걸어가야 하는 수고로움이 있지만 정말 가치가 있는 전시와 공간이었다. 그의 생가와 뒷동산 작업공간을 볼 수 있는데 작업공간의 큰 마당에는 그가 돌로 작업하던 과정에 있는 것들과 완성된 작품들이 흩뿌려져 있고, 전시를 위한 건물 내부에는 완성된 작품들이 있다. 생가는 내부로 들어가보진 못하고 밖에서 안을 볼 수 있으며 그가 자신의 70몇번째 생일을 기념하여 조성한 뒷동산이 일품이다. 그 동산의 꼭대기에서 마을을 바라보는 뷰는 가슴을 뻥 뚫리게 하며 나무와 돌의 위치들이 감탄할만 하다. 전시는 미리 예약을 하고 가야하며 정해진 시간에 가이드와 함께 투어할 수 있다. 투어 시간 한시간 전쯤부터 리셉션 공간이 오픈한다. 투어는 일본어로 진행되지만 영어로 따로 설명해주신다. 관람비가 2160엔 정도였는데 현금결제만 된다.

(Translated by Google) Impressed by beauty! It is where I want to go and watch as many times as you want. The museum of Queens in New York was also wonderful, and I remembered that my heart was washed. (Original) 美しさに感動！何回でも行って見たい何処です。New Ｙorkのクイーンズの美術館も素晴らしく、心が洗われたのを想い出しました。

(Translated by Google) It takes time to sign up, and places where photography can be taken are limited, but it has been carefully kept and it was a very pleasant space. (Original) 申込みなどの手間がかかったり、写真撮影できる場所が限られたりしますが、大事に守られてきて、とても気持ちのよい空間でした。

(Translated by Google) In the atelier, but it may have benches so people can watch Sit back ,,, (Original) アトリエに、ゆっくり座って鑑賞できるベンチ等があると良いのだが、、、

(Translated by Google) Isam Noguchi, the world's leading sculptor of the 20th century. (Original) 20世紀を代表する世界の彫刻家、イサム・ノグチ。

(Translated by Google) An appointment is required. But the exhibits inside are worth a look, and those who like sculptures and courtyards can't miss it. (Original) 需要预约。但是里面的展品非常值得一看，喜欢雕塑和庭院的人不能错过。

Once in a life time experience. Listening to stone. Wishing there's english guided tour also.

I love here very much, it is a quite long journey though. Worth visit.

If you know about Izumo Noguchi, it will be enjoyable.

(Translated by Google) A wonderful space. You can get a glimpse of Isamu Noguchi's unique aesthetics. The experience of seeing and touching the philosophy of space that transcends time and space, which cannot be thought of in the 1950s and 1960s, is valuable. When you visit Kagawa, we recommend that you also visit the Inokuma Genichiro Memorial Hall in Marugame City. Also, don't miss the Higashiyama Kaii Museum as an Instagram spot. (Original) 素晴らしい空間。イサムノグチの独特の美学を、うかがい知る事が出来ます。1950～60年代とは思えない、時空を超えた空間哲学を見て触れる体験は貴重です。丸亀市にある猪熊弦一郎記念館も香川を訪れた時は、是非、あわせて観る事をオススメします。あとは、インスタばえスポットとして、東山魁夷美術館も是非に。

(Translated by Google) It was a regular holiday. (Original) 定休日でした。

(Translated by Google) They will answer your questions politely. Even men should not hesitate to rent a parasol on days when the summer sun is strong. (Original) 質問に丁寧に答えてくれます。夏の陽ざしが強い日は男性でも遠慮せず日傘を借りましょう。

(Translated by Google) Reservations are required in advance for round-trip postcards. On the day of the event, you will meet at the reception building by the designated time, and then you will be guided to the museum. After some explanation, it will be a free viewing (within a certain fixed range), and will move to the next area when the time comes. There is no commentary board in the work. Most of the guides don't talk much from the beginning, but they will answer if you ask a question. (Original) 事前に往復はがきで予約が必要。当日は指定された時間までに受付棟に集合し、その後案内されて美術館に入る。多少解説があった後、(ある決められた範囲内で)自由観覧となり、時間が来ると次のエリアに移動する。作品に解説板は無い。案内の人も最初から多くは話さないが、質問すれば答えてくれる。

(Translated by Google) Quiet and relaxed I was able to see Isamu Noguchi's work. (Original) 静かでゆったりイサム ノグチさんの作品を見て回れた。

(Translated by Google) wonderful. (Original) 素敵です。

(Translated by Google) Reservation is complicated, but worth going. (Original) 予約がややこしいが、行く価値あり。

(Translated by Google) Chad has a generous outdoor exhibition. Take a meditation mood, feel the peace of mind, breathe every breath, feel every leaf, the wind is quiet, and you will travel the time space throughout the journey. (Original) 冇得頂嘅戶外展覽。要以一個禪修心情，靜心地欣賞感受每一口空氣嘅呼吸，感受每一塊樹葉，風吹嘅寧靜，整個旅程你會穿梭時間空間

Nice Noguchi museum with lots of rocks sculpture

(Translated by Google) It was a spot that wasn't the starting point for going out very close to my home, but I tried going with a "one go and go" nori. The result was very good! The familiar scenery was different from the view from the garden. I think that it is because the work is preserved as much as possible at the time, but it felt like Isam Noguchi was nearby. (Original) 我が家から非常に近く外出のキッカケにはならないスポットでしたが、『一回行っとくか』的なノリで行ってみました。 結果、大変良かったです！ 見慣れた景観が庭園からの眺めでは別物でした。 作品も何もかもが出来るだけ当時のままで保存されているからだと思いますが、イサム・ノグチさんが近くに居るように感じられました。

(Translated by Google) despite the lack of clarity visiting hours for foreigners, it's worth it. We are at the heart of his work more than his studio in New York because they are his roots and his stone. (Original) malgré le manque de clarté des heures de visite pour les étrangers, ça vaut le coup. On est au coeur de son travail plus qu'à son atelier de new york car ce sont ses racines et sa pierre.

(Translated by Google) A little short (Original) ちょっと物足りない

(Translated by Google) I signed up with a round trip postcard and was able to watch safely! Thank you very much! (Original) 往復葉書で申し込んで無事観ることが出来ました！ありがとうございました！