Kengo Kuma's Wild Bird Forest Lodge in Japan Listed for Sale

The Wild Bird Forest Lodge, a private villa crafted by Kengo Kuma & Associates and finished ten years ago, is now available for purchase via Sotheby's International Realty Japan. Situated in Nagakura, close to Karuizawa Town in Nagano Prefecture, Honshu, this property occupies a 0.6-acre lot and covers 240 square meters. Its design, inspired by the trajectories of wild birds, includes striking oversailing galvanized steel roofs, exposed timber joists, and a combination of reinforced concrete and steel. The residence features four pavilions, with a two-story main building housing living areas and a kitchen above, surrounded by covered terraces. Below, a sauna and traditional Japanese bath offer views of the greenery. The main bedroom is located in a neighboring pavilion with a private terrace. Two other pavilions consist of Japanese-style rooms with tatami mat flooring and mono-pitch roofs. Originally envisioned as both a gallery and a home, the sale includes specially selected furnishings and artworks. The property is roughly 6.5 km from Karuizawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen, about an hour from Tokyo, with an asking price of $10,033,046.