
Paintbrush Tower (1–6 Kojō) in Takaoka is a striking, vertically striped building designed to resemble an artist’s paintbrushes. Photographers can frame bold color bands against the sky, riverside/park edges, and nearby streets for dynamic geometry. Best light is early morning or late afternoon to make the colors pop with minimal glare; weekdays are calmer. Accessible on foot; no ticketed entry—arrive on public sidewalks and nearby viewpoints. Expect a Japanese neighborhood feel rather than a “s

Paintbrush Tower (1–6 Kojō) in Takaoka is a striking, vertically striped building designed to resemble an artist’s paintbrushes. Photographers can frame bold color bands against the sky, riverside/park edges, and nearby streets for dynamic geometry. Best light is early morning or late afternoon to make the colors pop with minimal glare; weekdays are calmer. Accessible on foot; no ticketed entry—arrive on public sidewalks and nearby viewpoints. Expect a Japanese neighborhood feel rather than a “s