Pottery, music, the outdoors... Rather than just looking at art, create it yourself!

A world of art to visit, see and feel
File.18 Fujino Art House
Miyuki Inoue (Magcal Editorial Department)

The former Fujino Town (now Midori Ward, Sagamihara City), located in the northwestern tip of Kanagawa Prefecture, is said to be where artists such as Tsuguharu Foujita and Setsuko Migishi lived during the Pacific War and discussed the "Great Art City Concept." The Fujino Art House, which we visited this time, was built against the backdrop of the "Fujino Hometown Art Village Concept," which was born from this connection.

It's a little difficult to explain this in one sentence.
First of all, the building is fully equipped with facilities such as workshops and music studios where you can experience various arts, and it also has accommodation facilities. You can also enjoy barbecues and camping in the outdoor space surrounded by nature. In other words, it is an art space where you can enjoy doing whatever you want to your heart's content, just as the catchphrase "Do what you love, as much as you love" suggests.

Located on a hill near Lake Sagami, the hotel is on the third floor. The lobby, with its wooden blocks on the floor, is a pleasant space filled with natural light.

The passageway leading to the music studio is called the "Sound Promenade." If you want to know why, take a walk through it. You're sure to feel an exciting artistic energy.
The walls are designed as a gallery space that can be used freely. Usage is free for up to two weeks!

There are three music studios in total, all equipped with grand pianos, drum sets, mixers, and other facilities (some of which require a fee), making them suitable for a wide range of uses, from choral, chamber music, and band practice to dance practice and recording.

This is the "sound chest" in front of the music studio. I thought the design that makes use of the texture of wood was lovely, but when I opened the drawers, I found that each drawer had a mechanism that made a different sound.
This is also a fun piece of art to experience.

The Creation Hall is a multipurpose creative space that can be used for everything from piano recitals to contemporary dance performances. The 225 seats are movable, and the stage and seats can be folded down to create a flat space that can also be used as a martial arts practice space.

There are three workshops on the first floor: the Wood Workshop, the Earth Workshop, and the Free Workshop. None of them require reservations, so you can use them whenever you like.
Limited-time programs and workshops will also be planned, so check the website for details!

First, let's look at the "Wood Workshop." Electric tools such as drill presses and jigsaws, hand tools like saws, and glue are all available, so both adults and children can try their hand at creating their own works of art.
* Sticky crafts from 800 yen, wood crafts from 1,000 yen

The materials range from a diverse range of natural materials such as various shapes of wood and pine cones to ribbons, beads, metal wire, etc. You can sense the staff's desire for visitors to try combining various materials and create their own unique creations.
You're free to make whatever you want, but "anything goes" can be surprisingly difficult. In case you're unsure what to make, there are a variety of samples available, including cars, sailboats, and dollhouses. Reliable instructors are always on hand, so feel free to ask for their help.

This is the "Earthen Workshop." This pottery experience, where you can create whatever you like with the feeling of playing with clay, is very popular with both adults and children. Once you have created your desired shape, such as a plate, cup, or original object, the workshop will take care of the drying, bisque firing, glazing, and final firing. You can either come and collect your finished product, or have it delivered (cash on delivery), so it's easy to use.
*Hand-formed 1,000 yen, painting 1,200 yen, deco art accessories 800 yen

This is a machine in the "Free Workshop." Using "sandblasting," which involves blowing sand onto something to carve out patterns, you can create original cups and other items.
*Sandblasting from 800 yen

Finally, we looked up at the accommodation building from the spacious outdoor space. With 17 rooms and the capacity to accommodate up to 100 people, it caters to a wide range of needs, from family trips to club training camps. The lush Fujino scenery can be seen from the room windows, making it a great place to relax.
The surrounding mountains are home to many deciduous trees, so I imagine you'll see beautiful autumn foliage...and as I thought about this, I began to think that this space, filled with nature, is art itself.