Gifu: Yoro Unforgettable Walkable Artwork

Gifu Prefecture, Japan
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Duration1h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the Yōrō Site of Reversible Destiny, a unique open-air artwork that invites you to engage with art in a profound way. Created by renowned artists Arakawa Shūsaku and Madeline Gins, this immersive park challenges perceptions with its undulating hills, tilted structures, and disorienting pathways. As you walk through this vibrant, interactive environment, each step becomes a reflection on space, movement, and existence itself. With guided insights into the philosophy behind this experimental site, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how art and life intertwine.

- Experience a 1.5-hour or 2.5-hour guided tour tailored to your schedule
- Engage with a unique artistic environment that combines playfulness and philosophy
- Learn about the intentions of the artists with an expert guide
- Convenient transport included for the longer tour from Ōgaki Station

Options

Local Meeting

Local Meeting
Starting point:
養老天命反転地（入場券売場）, Japan, 503-1267 Gifu, Yoro District, Yoro, Takabayashi, 1298ｰ2 養老天命反転地

From Ōgaki Station

From Ōgaki Station
Starting point:
FamilyMart, 1-chōme-145 Takayachō, Ogaki, Gifu 503-0901, Japan

What's included

  • Expert guide providing insights into the artwork
  • Convenient transport is included for the longer tour from Ōgaki Station.
  • Guided tour of the Yōrō Site of Reversible Destiny
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. The Site of Reversible Destiny Yoro Park
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    The Yōrō Site of Reversible Destiny is a unique open-air artwork created by artists Arakawa Shūsaku and Madeline Gins. Designed as a place to enter and experience rather than simply view, the site features sloping grounds, disorienting structures, and vivid landscapes that challenge balance and perception. Photos cannot capture the sensation of walking on tilted planes or exploring houses that seem to defy gravity—this is an immersive environment that must be felt in person. Blending art, philosophy, and playfulness, it offers visitors a rare chance to step inside a living artwork and discover new ways of seeing the world.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point: In front of the convenience store FamilyMart Asty Ōgaki, located inside the Ōgaki Station building.
The guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign.
For details, please refer to the map.

Meeting point

Meeting point: In front of the ticket counter at the Yōrō Site of Reversible Destiny.
The guide will be waiting for you holding a yellow sign.
For details, please refer to the map.

End point

The ending point is in front of the gate of the Yōrō Site of Reversible Destiny. From here, you can easily access various destinations by bus or train, offering excellent convenience.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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