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大原孫三郎 Magosaburo Ohara, the hospital founder, stipulated as a principle that the hospital should be a bright place, which didn’t smell like a hospital. In this vein, we have established many amenity spaces, including a sun-filled atrium space featuring a fountain and Central Parlour, which features large viewing windows to take in the passing seasons. Musical performances are also conducted in this space. Providing spaces which are calming, relaxing and where people naturally congregate, is one important part in our approach to providing a friendly hospital which delivers treatment for the whole patient. We continue our ongoing support of these principles, including through the integration of old spaces with newly created amenity spaces using a seamless design approach, for which we received a Japan Facility Management Association Major Award for in 2010.

Botanical Atrium
Location: First (ground) floor of the Outpatient Building.

This was constructed in 1982, featuring around 20 varieties of tropical plants, including pink bougainvillea, bottle palms and manila palms.

Ocean and Mountain Themed Stained Glass
Location: Above the Central Entrance upon entrance to the Outpatient Building.

Upon entering, the stained glass on both sides is a welcoming sight for the patient.

Central Parlour
Location: First floor, Ward Building 1.

This space features a Japanese garden in which patients can enjoy each passing season. Concert performances are also held here once a month.

Pediatrics Waiting Room
Location: Second floor, Outpatient Building.

This room features a colourful array of sofa-style seating and pictures by local artist Samiro Yunoki.

Preserved Elevator with Public Phone
Location: First floor, Outpatient Building.

When this hospital was first opened, this elevator was the first one in Kurashiki. It is now used as a phone box while preserved in its original form.

Patient Medical Library
Location: First floor, Outpatient Building.

This library is provided for patients and their families to access medical information through books and other means. It is equipped with computer and photocopying facilities.

Goethe Courtyard
Location: First floor, Outpatient Building.

Viewable from the Patient Library, this courtyard features a ceramic monument inscribed with Goethe’s Gefunden.

Classic Postbox
Location: First floor, Outpatient Building

Located west of the botanical atrium, this old-style postbox is functional and acts as a landmark within the hospital.

Transom Window
Location: Beneath the botanical atrium.

This window contains glass originally used in the ornamental transom of a recuperation room built in 1924. Blue in colour and measuring 20 x 20 cm each, they are arranged in groups of three in seven places.

Central Garden
Location: Adjacent to Central Parlour.

This garden was created for the benefit of those utilising the central parlour space, allowing them to enjoy the changing seasons.

Aquarium
Location: First floor, Outpatient Building.

This is situated next to the Patient Medical Library and a favourite for the kids. Gazing at the tropical fish can be surprisingly calming.

Queen Margaret
Location: Entrance hall to the Outpatient Building.

Situated beside the elevators in the entrance hall, the angelic face portrayed in this replica is a welcoming sight for visitors to the hospital. The original is currently in the Museo del Prado in Spain.

Fresco Painting: Nightingale
Location: Central Parlour.

This is located above the eastern entrance to Central Parlour.

Aquarium
Location: First floor, Ward Building 2.

This aquarium has more of a blue theme to it compared to the one in the Outpatient Building.

Red Tiled Roofing

The red tiled roof is a continuing theme for this hospital, even as new buildings are constructed. Along with the atrium, it serves as a familiar symbol of the hospital.

Waterfall Feature
Location: Basement floor, Ward Building 9.

Located in a courtyard like space, this tranquil feature can be seen by patients, following their coronary catheter procedures.

Slipware Tiles
Location: Outpatient Building; first floor, Ward Building 2; other locations.

These medieval-English styled ceramic tiles each come with their own unique design.

White Ceramic Decorations
Location: Outpatient Building; first floor, Ward Building 2; other locations.

These small ceramic decorations are placed in various locations for the benefit of those passing by.

Ward Building 9 Rooftop Garden
Location: Ward Building 9, eighth floor

This spacious rooftop garden offers a view of the Kurashiki town landscape with a pleasant breeze. A great spot to unwind.

Fresco Painting: Saptarishi
Location: Central Parlour

This painting is placed above the northern exit of Central Parlour and serves as a mark of the north.

Old-fashioned Illumination
Location: First floor, Outpatient Building; other areas.

We re-utilise previous materials from windows, flooring and lighting to preserve the original feel of the hospital in newly constructed and renovated areas. This is one example.

Nightingale Corridor
Location: Ward Building 3, first floor.

At one point, this area featured a rose garden which was called Nightingale Garden, hence when the corridor was complete it became Nightingale Corridor.

Stained Glass
Location: Ward Building 3, first floor.

With a circular pattern of gradational forest green stained glass, it represents sunlight filtering into a forest through the trees.

Courtyard with Lily Pond Feature
Location: Ward Building 3, first floor.

This courtyard features plants such as the bougainvillea and water-lily, providing a relaxing atmosphere. A café is also situated within the courtyard, with the fountain being from the former botanical atrium.

Nightingale Corridor Mini Gallery
Location: Ward Building 3, first floor.

Features works by Miyuki Tsugami, as selected by the Ohara Museum of Art.

Ward Building 3 Rooftop Garden
Location: Ward Building 3, fourteenth floor.

Standing at 51m aboveground, this offers sweeping views of the Kurashiki City Office, Sakatsu and even Kojima Port. It also features a cherry blossom tree and maple trees, a favourite of Magosaburo Ohara. A long eave was also built to escape the rain on rainy days.

Sky Lawns
Rehabilitation Ward, Ward Building 3, Floor 5

This feature faces the floor’s rehabilitation facilities for stroke patients undergoing walking rehabilitation.

History Wall
Main corridor in Ward Building 1, first floor

This wall was constructed for the hospital’s 90^th anniversary and has historical footage and photographs on display.

院内散歩マップ Hospital Guide Map Available (in Japanese only)
We have put together a guide map, so patients and their families coming to the hospital can enjoy a change of scenery with a walk. These are available on the pamphlet stand in the Outpatient Building, so on your next visit, please feel free to take one.