Shōsen Mitsui Building, Historic commercial building in Kaigandōri, Japan.
The Shōsen Mitsui Building spans multiple floors with a symmetrical facade incorporating classical Western architectural elements and large windows throughout its structure.
Architect Setsu Watanabe completed this commercial structure in 1922 during a period when Kobe functioned as a primary maritime trading center in Japan.
The building exemplifies the architectural transformation of early 20th century Japan through its combination of European design principles and local construction techniques.
Located at 5 Kaigandōri in central Kobe, visitors can access the building between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM by taking public transportation to the waterfront district.
The structure maintains its original exterior features from 1922, including distinctive stone masonry and architectural details that characterized maritime commerce buildings of that era.
Location: Kaigandōri
Inception: 1922
Architects: Setsu Watanabe
Website: https://mo-kosan.co.jp/realestate/building/428
GPS coordinates: 34.68667,135.19111
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:40
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