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Guggenheim House, Colonial Revival residence in Tarumi-ku, Japan

The Guggenheim House features a circular entrance porch and a veranda connecting to the garden, with glass windows on the second-floor balcony.

Built in 1908 by architect Alexander Nelson Hansell, this residence belonged to a German-American family involved in trade during the Meiji and Taisho periods.

The house opens monthly for public tours and functions as a venue for weddings, concerts, and drama productions throughout the year.

Located at 3-5-17 Shioya-cho, the property includes parking facilities and stands twenty minutes by train from Kobe Sannomiya Station.

The interior layout comprises a large hall and kitchen on the ground floor, while three rooms with fireplaces occupy the second level.

Location: Tarumi-ku

Inception: 1908

Architects: Alexander Nelson Hansell

Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture

Address: 3-5 Shioyacho, Tarumi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo prefecture 655-0872 655-0872

GPS coordinates: 34.63431,135.08469

Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:41

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