Niitsu House

The Niitsu House is a house museum and art museum in Asahimachi-dōri that blends baroque architectural features with Japanese residential design. The structure demonstrates how Western influences were incorporated into traditional Japanese building practices.

The building was constructed in 1938 and later received recognition as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan. This designation acknowledged its importance in preserving early 20th-century architecture.

The residence shows how Japanese families lived and used their spaces during the 1930s, offering a direct view into the daily life of that era. The preserved rooms reveal the domestic habits and lifestyle of the period.

The museum is accessible by public transportation to Asahimachi-dōri, with on-site information available for viewing the collections. Visitors should allow enough time to explore both the artworks and the historic rooms.

The building operates simultaneously as a private house museum and public art gallery, an unusual dual role. This combination allows visitors to experience contemporary art exhibitions within an authentic residential setting.

Location: Asahimachi-dōri

Inception: April 1938

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Website: https://marushin-group.co.jp/kinenkan

GPS coordinates: 37.91903,139.03706

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22