A narrow stairwell wedged between the tangled layers of Kinugawa Kan’s sprawling complex.
Once a functional route from the guest room corridors to the riverbanks below, it now feels trapped within the very structure it was meant to escape. The textured glass obscures the rooms beyond, while rusted railings and weathered concrete speak to years of abandonment. Overhead, slabs of concrete press inward, turning the passage into a canyon of forgotten infrastructure.
Beyond the stairwell, the valley opens in a burst of green, the river flowing as it always has. But here, in this tight, shadowed space, Kinugawa Kan’s maze-like architecture holds on, a silent remnant of a once-thriving retreat.
This fine art photography print captures the striking contrast between nature’s openness and the confined remains of a lost architectural era, perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of forgotten places.