北野異人館

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神戸
Moegi no Yakata

Moegi no Yakata was built in 1903. It was originally the residence of the American Consul General. The light green exterior is a beautiful and unique feature of the home. The inside is just as lovely. Check out the arabesque-patterned stairs and intricately-detailed mantelpiece. You can also get a wonderful view of the rest of […]

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and 史跡
神戸
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 […]

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and 史跡
神戸
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.

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and 史跡
北野異人館
Kitano Ijinkan

Ijinkan is a residence where foreigners once lived in Kitano, a residential area on the mountain side of Sannomiya. Take lots of pictures and post them on social media such as Instagram and Facebook. If you plan to visit multiple Ijinkans, it is a good idea to use a discount ticket.

Area
北野異人館 and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and 通り/街道
神戸
la Maison de GRACIANI, Kitano, Kobe

Built in 1908, a French trading merchant named Mr. Granciani once lived here. It has been turned into a French restaurant that was awarded a Michelin Star! Dinner is quite expensive, but their lunch courses start at 4900 yen, not including tax.  

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, and Hyogo
Activities
グルメ, 観光, フレンチ, 史跡, and ミシュラン
神戸
Starbucks (Kitano, Kobe Ijinkan Store)

This Starbucks was originally the 2nd floor of a mansion that was built in 1907. An American lived in the building during that time. There are six rooms including the lounge, dining, and guest rooms. Starbucks kept this set up, along with the antique furniture. You won’t have to pay the entrance fee for the […]

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, and Hyogo
Activities
グルメ, 観光, 史跡, and 喫茶店/カフェ
神戸
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 […]

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, and Hyogo
Activities
観光, 博物館, and 史跡
神戸
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.

Area
神戸, 北野異人館, and Hyogo
Activities
観光 and 史跡
Moegi no Yakata

3-10-11 Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

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史跡
Kazamidori no Yakata

3-13-3 Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

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

2-18-2 Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

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史跡
Kitano Ijinkan

Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

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Starbucks (Kitano, Kobe Ijinkan Store)

3-1-31 Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

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史跡喫茶店/カフェ
The Uroko House & the Uroko Museum

2-20-4 Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

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博物館史跡
Yamate Hachibankan

2−20−7 Kitanochou, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo

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史跡