Inspired by Junichiro Tanizaki’s classic essay 'In Praise of Shadows,' the House of Light serves as both an immersive contemporary art installation and an extraordinary overnight retreat. At dawn and dusk, the main room's retractable roof opens to frame the sky while synchronized fiber-optic lighting produces a breathtaking, meditative spectrum of colors. Traditional tatami rooms and a glowing ofuro bath seamlessly marry classic Japanese aesthetics with Turrell's visionary light manipulations. Nestled in the scenic mountains of Niigata, it offers an evocative sanctuary where guests can commune with nature and contemporary art in total serenity.
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