Located within the expansive Yoro Park, developed around Yoro Falls, the Site of Reversible Destiny is an immersive work of art that visitors experience through their bodies. It brings to life more than 30 years of ideas developed by internationally acclaimed artist Shusaku Arakawa and his partner, poet Madeline Gins.
This large-scale work consists of two sections: the main pavilion, the Critical Resemblance House, and the Elliptical Field.
The Critical Resemblance House features a roof shaped like Gifu Prefecture. Its interior resembles a maze that can be entered and exited from almost anywhere. Be sure to look up at the ceiling, where an inverted version of the first floor unfolds overhead.
After taking time to explore and experience the main pavilion, head to the expansive Elliptical Field. Scattered throughout the field are nine pavilions made from sections of the Critical Resemblance House. The landscape also features paired hills and depressions, 148 winding paths, and representations of the Japanese archipelago in various sizes. Visitors can experience the dramatic terrain while using their entire bodies to maintain their balance.
Highlights
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The entire Site of Reversible Destiny is a work of art that visitors experience directly through their bodies.
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It consists of the main pavilion, the Critical Resemblance House, and the Elliptical Field.
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Experiencing the Critical Resemblance House is an important key to exploring the field.
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Nine pavilions are scattered across the dramatically varied terrain of the Elliptical Field.
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The site includes depressions and slippery slopes, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
