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Center of Culture of Ikuo Hirayama
Center of Culture of Ikuo Hirayama





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This unique center was founded by the famous Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama, who was attracted by phenomenon of the Great Silk Road. He visited almost all countries on a grand historic highway, from the Far East to the European continent. Watched the life and traditions of different peoples, created on the basis of observations of paintings, studied the history of culture. And he also founded the museum of the Great Silk Road.
The purpose of the new cultural institutions is the development of Uzbek-Japanese relations: promoting Japanese culture in Uzbekistan.
There are open Japanese language courses, master classes on origami and art of kimono. Classes are free for everyone, regardless of age, besides classes the participants learn about the history and traditions of Japanese art.
In addition, it accepts applications for master classes in schools. At the same time, this center organizes Days of Uzbek culture in Japan that acquaints the Japanese with the traditions of national cuisine, costumes, music and dance.
Every year Caravanserai of Culture organizes a workshop on archeology with the participation of Japanese experts. Its special feature is the introduction of future archaeologists - students of the relevant faculties of the National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent Architecture and Construction Institute, the National Institute of Arts and Design and other educational institutions.
Caravanserai of Culture conducts intensive research, facilitating the libraries, the funds of which there are 300 thousand books. Caravanserai of Culture is not just an exhibition hall, and the complex, where being investigated different aspects of the Great Silk Road.
Annually, here held exhibitions of paintings of the founder Ikuo Hirayama, acquainting visitors with the works of Uzbek and Japanese artists, including demonstration of kimono, photo exhibition, master classes of art applications, calligraphy, origami, exhibition of ceramics and other events.
Other Sightseeing Opportunities in Tashkent
Museum of Nature in Tashkent
International Caravanserai of Culture named after Ikuo Hirayama in Tashkent
Ural Tansykbaev Memorial Museum in Tashkent
State Museum of History of Uzbekistan
German Kirche
Subway of Tashkent
Brichmulla. Incredible and enchanting atmosphere of harmony
Charvak reservoir
The Alley of Writers
Chatkal valley. The nature that could steal your heart
Suzukh-Ata Mausoleum
Tashkent Zoo
Legend about Muyiy Mubarak Madrasah
TV Tower in Tashkent
Minguruk. The ancient ancestor of Tashkent
Chapel near the Kamolon gates of Tashkent
Mukimi Theater
Shohruhiya. The edge of the earth
Alay bazaar
Khаdzhikent. The incentiveplace with silent waterfalls
Yunus Rajabi house-museum
Juma Mosque of Hodja Akhrar
Minor Mosque in Tashkent
Abul Kasim Madrasah
Sergey Esenin museum in Tashkent
Barak khan Madrasah: the sacred item of history
Sorrowful Mother Monument
Bozsu canal in Tashkent
Kaffal ash-Shash mausoleum
Mukhtar Ashrafi Museum in Tashkent
National Library of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi
Romanov Palace
Ankhor Canal of Tashkent
Tashkent Museum of Railway Technics
Amir Timur Museum
Khumsan. The town of pearl scenery
Aktash. The place with incredible atmosphere
Khаdzhikent. Treasury of mixed cultures
Zarautsay. The oldest cave paintings in Uzbekistan
Tashkent airport
Salar Canal of Tashkent
World Peace Bell
Sardoba Kaynargumbaz
Museum of Astronomy in Tashkent
Tashkent circus
Amir Timur Square
Tashkent chimes
State Art Museum of Uzbekistan
Tillya Sheikh Mosque
Tashkent lakeside golf club
Central Exhibition Hall of the Academy of Arts in Tashkent
Center of National Arts in Tashkent
Mausoleum of Sheikhantaur sheikh. Ensemble of the mysterious Sufi
Tashkent imam al-Bukhari Islamic Institute
Treasury of Tashkent oasis. Gazalkent & Bostanlyk
Anbar-bibi Mausoleum
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tashkent
Tashkent Polytechnical Museum
Solar Institute in Parkent
Shastri Monument in Tashkent
Tashkent theatres
Chimghan Mountains
Kanka. The unusual city of the powerful empire
Museum of Victims of Political Repression
Mausoleum of Yunus-Khan. Historical engraving of the ruler
Old town`s Chorsu Bazaar
Chirchik. The town with magnificent scenery
Art Gallery NBU
The grand Kukeldash madrassah
Memorial complex Zangi-Ota. Mystical charm of the antiquity
Hast Imam Center in Tashkent
Japanese garden in Tashkent
Nanay. Earthly paradise of the east
Yangiabad Flea bazaar
Monument of Amir Temur
Shoshtepa. The town with unique historical significance
Parpi Ata
Tashkent Soviet architecture
Polish Catholic Church
Independence Square - Mustakillik Maydoni
Karakiyasay petroglyphs
Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre
Cultural and Creative Center Aladdin
Memorial complex "Courage"
Memorial House Museum of Tamara Khanum
Mausoleum of Sheykh Zayniddin-Bobo
Museum of Geology in Tashkent
Tashkent Broadway
State Museum of Applied Arts in Tashkent
Tashkent Botanical Garden
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Cities of Uzbekistan and Tours
Cities of Uzbekistan
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Khiva
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Nurata
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Shahrisabz
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Karshi
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Navoi
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Ferghana Valley
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Jizzakh
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Termez
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Karakalpakstan
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Kokand
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Namangan
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Nukus
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Andijan
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Urgench
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Cities of Uzbekistan
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Samarkand
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Bukhara
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Tashkent
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Khiva
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Nurata
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Shahrisabz
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Karshi
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Navoi
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Ferghana Valley
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Jizzakh
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Termez
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Karakalpakstan
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Kokand
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Namangan
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Nukus
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Andijan
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Urgench