Face House

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Architectural Landmark in KyotoFree

Koromonodara-dori, 竪大恩寺町 中京区 京都市 京都府 604-0012, Japan

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A distinctive 1974 building in Kyoto designed by architect Kazumasa Yamashita that features a large, stylized human face on its facade. It is a quirky and surreal piece of urban architecture.

Written from public posts on Instagram. Updated Sep 2026.

Highlights

  • Designed by architect Kazumasa Yamashita in 1974
  • Features a prominent human face design on the exterior
  • Located on Koromonodara-dori street in Nakagyo Ward

Details

Address
Koromonodara-dori, 竪大恩寺町 中京区 京都市 京都府 604-0012, Japan
Coordinates
35.01449, 135.75718

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Face House is a architectural landmark in Kyoto, Japan. A distinctive 1974 building in Kyoto designed by architect Kazumasa Yamashita that features a large, stylized human face on its facade. It is a quirky and surreal piece of urban architecture.

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