When listing representative tourist attractions in Kobe, one would immediately think of Kitano Ijinkan (北野異人館街), as it is not only one of the most famous sights in Kobe but also a prominent symbol of the city. Established by foreigners who arrived in Kobe along with the opening of the port in 1868, this area consists of Western-style residences. Of the ...
The last house I visited in Kobe Kitano Ijinkan was the Rhine House. Rhine House is the only place in Kitano Ijinkan that is open for free, allowing visitors to enter with ease. “Constructed in 1915, Rhine House” Rhine House, or Rhine Noyakata, is a building constructed in the 4th year of the Taisho era (1915). This two-story wooden structure ...
This was the third place I visited in Kobe Kitano Ijinkan. Honestly, I was contemplating whether to visit this place or not, but after exploring the first two houses, time seemed to have passed quickly. Although time was limited, I decided to quickly explore Uroko House based on the recommendation from the Kitano Ijinkan Information Center, even if it meant ...
This was the second house I visited in Kobe Kitano Ijinkan. It is often visited in combination with the ‘Green House,’ and deciding to explore both places together seemed economical. By purchasing a two-ticket pass, you can visit both the ‘Green House’ and the ‘House of the Wind Direction’ for 650 yen. “The Residence of German Merchant Carl Friedrich Thomas” ...
The first place I visited in Kobe’s Kitano Ijinkan was the “Moegi no Ie” or the “House of Moegi,” written as “Moegi no Yakata” in Japanese. As it was located near the Kitano Ijinkan Square, I decided to visit the two houses in close proximity in sequential order. “Kitano Ijinkan, Moegi no Ie (House of Moegi)” The House of Moegi ...