Aizu Jiigosaka Gakusha

【A school building that stopped time, the rebirth of sensibility】 Encounter the winds of art at 'Aizu Jiigosaka Gakusha'

In the quiet mountains of Minamiaizu, a wooden school building that once echoed with children's voices is now alive in a different form. This is 'Aizu Jiigosaka Gakusha'. Utilizing the former Asahida Elementary School branch that was closed, this place retains the nostalgic traces of the Showa era while beginning to mark a new time as a creative hub where contemporary art, photography, and video intersect.

■ The scent of memory and creation wafting through the hallway

Creaking hallways, high ceilings, and well-used blackboards. The space that holds the memories of the former place of learning is like a work of art in itself.

• The tranquility of abandoned school art: In the gallery converted from classrooms, exhibitions rooted in the local climate and works by emerging artists are held. The contrast between the warmth unique to the old wooden school building and sharp sensibilities quietly stimulates the imagination of visitors.
• 'Aizu' captured by the lens: Known as a base for photographers, works that depict Aizu's harsh nature and the lives of its people adorn the walls of the school building.

■ Indulge in a luxurious 'after school' at the window

After enjoying the exhibits, take a break in the café space that once served as a classroom.

• Savoring the scenery: Beyond the large windows lies a panoramic view of the changing seasons in Minamiaizu. With light snacks and coffee made from local ingredients in hand, you can enjoy the luxury of doing nothing and simply conversing with the landscape.

Nostalgic for adults and new for the young. A small schoolhouse in the mountains where time has started moving again. Why not visit Jiigosaka to experience an 'adult after school' that awakens your sensibilities?