Kitano Monogatarikan

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Kitano Monogatarikan, Colonial Revival architectural museum in Kitano-chō, Japan.

The Kitano Monogatarikan building displays symmetrical facades, gabled roofs, and detailed decorative elements representing Colonial Revival architecture from the Meiji period.

Built in 1907, this foreign residence building exemplifies the structural changes in Japanese architecture during the modernization period of the Meiji era.

The museum exhibits document the interactions between Japanese and Western residents through architectural design, photographs, and historical artifacts.

The museum welcomes visitors daily and provides guided tours in multiple languages, explaining the architectural features and historical context of the building.

This Registered Tangible Cultural Property now functions as both a museum and a Starbucks Coffee location, maintaining its original architectural elements.

Location: Kitano-chō

Inception: 1907

Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture

Website: https://store.starbucks.co.jp/detail-940

GPS coordinates: 34.69984,135.19024

Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:57

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