The Canvas

Enjoy the seasonal garden at a modernly renovated private rental villa.

La toile is a standalone house nestled in the satoyama, built in the 1950s when Japan was entering its period of rapid economic growth. The challenge was how to incorporate the passage of "50 years" while preserving the natural textures of the materials that make up the building. The answer, reached after much effort, was inspired by the "Schindler House," a masterpiece by Rudolph Schindler, a pioneer of American Modernism. It resembles a Japanese house manifested in America, yet it was built with a design philosophy distinct from traditional Japanese architecture—a fusion of modernism and Japanese culture. An homage to the 1950s and a blend of Japanese architecture and modernism. As a hidden retreat in the Shimosa district of Takase Town, far removed from typical tourist destinations, La toile awaits your visit.