Children’s Peace Monument

The monument was built through charity from all over Japan in 1958 as a cenotaph for Ms. Sadako Sasaki, a girl who passed away at a young age of 12 years old due to leukemia, the after effect of the atomic bomb, and for the children who became victims of the atomic bomb. In the […]

Kobe Brick Warehouse

This warehouse, built with red bricks, was constructed 120 years ago. Now, it is a small, fashionable place with 7 different restaurants and stores. When the sun sets, the warehouse lights up and creates a wondrous atmosphere.

Kazamidori no Yakata

Built in 1909, Kazamidori no Yakata was the mansion of a successful German merchant who made a great amount of his fortune while he was still young. The thick brick exterior of this Ijinkan is symbolic of elegant nouveau art that originated from Germany. A weathercock, or Kazamidori, rests upon the triangular roof and is […]

ひがし茶屋街

Murakami House

A Four-story gassho-zukuri built around 1660. It is a valuable building that conveys the architectural style of approximately 360 years ago. Inside, several thousand items are on display, including materials related to the manufacture of gunpowder and Japanese paper. You can sit around the fireplace and listen to the head of the house explain about […]

Former Chinese Consulate (Ijinkan on the top of the hill)

The Former Chinese Consulate is the only eastern-style building of the Ijinkan homes. The inside is furnished with various art pieces dating back between the Ming and Qing dynasties of China.

Peace Flame

The fire stand was constructed in the year 1964 to console the spirits of the atomic bomb victims, and also with the aim to pray for the abolition of nuclear weapons. Later on, the fire stand was lit by kindling coals collected from all over Japan, still lit today, and the fire will not burn […]

Exile Hut

A small thatched building where criminals were imprisoned during the Edo period (1603-1868). It was moved to a new location and restored in 1965.

懐華樓

1820年築の金沢で一番大きな茶屋建築物。 畳まで紅色で統一した座敷や、金箔で織られた畳の茶室、全面漆塗りの階段などが公開されており、襖絵などでは現代アート作家とのコラボレーションも行なっている。 1階には甘味を楽しめるカフェやオリジナル商品を販売するショップも併設されている。

にし茶屋街

Ainokura Folklore Museum

The 150-year-old gassho-zukuri private house has been converted into a museum, where Gokayama’s Edo period farming tools and daily life utensils are on display. In the attic, visitors can observe the framework and interior structure of the gassho-zukuri up close.

旧加賀藩士高田家跡

江戸時代に加賀藩に仕えた中級武士、高田家の屋敷跡で、当時の武士の生活を垣間見ることが出来る施設だ。 中級武士以上が設置することができた長屋門や奉公人が暮らした仲間部屋、馬屋などがあるが、屋敷自体は残っていないのが残念。 池泉回遊式庭園は綺麗でなかなか良い感じだ。 なお、高田家の禄高は550石で、現在価値に直すと約1,100万円。 加賀藩という大組織の中では課長くらいのランクだったと思われる。 入場料金は無料、金沢市は太っ腹だ！

姫路城

Shukkeien

Shukkeien is a Japanese garden featuring paths around the pond, which was constructed in 1620 in the villa of Nagaakira Asano, the feudal lord of Hiroshima at the time. It is said that it imitates the Xihu Lake in Hangzhou City from China. The atmosphere is splendid with various flowers blooming every season, such as […]

Joyato

Joyato(=The All Night Stone Lantern) stands beneath the sea, and it is roughly 11 meters tall. Joyato(=The All Night Stone Lantern) that stands in the harbor is known for being the tallest in Japan. At night, it will be lit, which creates a romantic atmosphere that is different from during the day.

Yamate Hachibankan

From the triple tower to the stained-glass arch entrance, this building is a culmination of English Tudor Medieval architecture. The works of great sculptors like René Rodin, Antoine Bourdelle, Émile Bernard, Rembrandt are showcased here alongside the works of Eastern artists.

Matsuzaka-tei

Matsuzaka House is a representative merchant house in the area. One can enjoy viewing traditional old Japanese houses and Japanese-style gardens.

The Uroko House & the Uroko Museum

First built in the Kyukyoryuchi in 1885 as a luxury house-for-rent for foreigners, the Uroko House was rebuilt 1905 here. Uroko is the Japanese word for scales, and this Ijinkan was named the Uroko House after the fish scale design on the exterior of the house. The uroko on the house are actually just rock […]

旧神戸居留地十五番館

1880年に竣工されたこのエリア最古の建築物で、元々は米国領事館だった。 内部にはおしゃれなカフェもある。

Gassho-zukuri Minkaen

This open-air museum consists of 25 disused gassho-zukuri houses that have been relocated from various locations in Shirakawa-go and are being preserved and opened to the public; 9 of the 25 houses have been designated as important cultural properties. The park contains a shrine, a water mill, a stable, and other buildings that recreate the […]

華の宿

にし茶屋街にある、現在も営業している5軒のお茶屋の一つで、午前中は茶房として営業しているので、一般客も入ることが出来る。 築200年以上の歴史ある建物で、本格的なお茶屋の雰囲気が味わうことが出来る。 1階でお茶やコーヒーをいただいた後、サービスとして2階のお座敷を見学できるシステム。 ちなみに、上質の抹茶と和菓子のセットが500円、コーヒーは300円と格安だ！ 見どころは、高級感あふれるVIPご用達の部屋「群青壁の間」。

旧居留地38番館

1929年竣工のビルで、アメリカン・ルネッサンス様式の重厚なデザインが特徴的だ。 元々はシティバンク(アメリカ)の神戸支店だった。 現在は隣接する「大丸神戸店」の別館として営業をしており、ハイブランドのショップやカフェが入っている。