A wide array of works by young artists active in Yokohama's Koganecho district!

Infiltrating an artistic space!
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The bright red Keikyu Line passes overhead! Experience art along with the vibrations and noise of the train.
Gallery Made in Koganecho

Opened in January 2017 in the Koganecho area, "gallery made in Koganecho" is just a 3-minute walk from Hinodecho Station on the Keikyu Line. Operated by the NPO Koganecho Area Management Center, which promotes "community development through art," the gallery permanently displays works by artists who have been involved in activities in Koganecho, aiming to introduce their work to a wider audience. What's truly remarkable is its location! It's built right under the elevated tracks of the Keikyu Line!!

The building's glass-walled, almost skeletal box-like architectural design is stylish, but take a look even higher up. A bright red Keikyu Line train runs by. The train rattles past, and the gallery is enveloped in silence. The coexistence of these two contrasting elements in this place is truly unique.

Now, let's go inside the gallery!

The interior is spacious, and various works such as photographs, paintings, and sculptures are displayed using white walls partitioned by iron pillars (admission is free for the permanent exhibition). It's a very comfortable and private space where you can admire the works from a distance, or get closer to carefully observe the details... and compare different pieces to find one that moves you.

All exhibited works are for sale, so if you find something you like, you can purchase it on the spot. If you want to learn more about a particular artist, feel free to ask the gallery staff, and they'll tell you about their work and other pieces.

Actually, at "gallery made in Koganecho," if you climb the stairs outside, you'll find an interesting space that takes advantage of the unique environment under the elevated railway tracks. Just beneath the train tracks, in a place where you'd likely feel the vibrations every time a train passes, a wooden walkway has been constructed, creating a space large enough for people to walk through. This area is usually closed, but it is sometimes opened up for special exhibitions and displays of artwork. It would be fun to experience art in this limited space, hidden from those walking outside, while letting your sense of adventure show through.

Stepping outside, you'll find that public art installations, utilizing glass doors as show windows, are also on display, allowing passersby to naturally interact with art. This is truly a scene unique to Koganecho, where art and the city are seamlessly integrated. The door is locked so you can't go inside, but even just a glimpse of the art is sure to excite the viewer. Don't miss it when you're strolling around the elevated railway area between Hinodecho and Koganecho!!