Former Inui House

The Former Inui House stands as a residential structure designed by architect Setsu Watanabe, featuring traditional Japanese elements combined with modern architectural principles.

Built in 1936, this residential property represents a prominent example of early 20th-century Japanese architecture during the Hanshinkan Modernism movement in Kobe.

The house exhibits the evolution of Japanese residential design through its integration of local building techniques with contemporary architectural approaches of the 1930s.

Located at coordinates 34.729692, 135.257692, the Former Inui House occupies 287.76 square meters of land within the Sumiyoshi Yamate district.

The interior spaces contain original stained glass elements and specific decorative features that demonstrate the fusion of Japanese and Western design concepts.

Location: Sumiyoshi Yamate

Inception: 1936

Architects: Setsu Watanabe

Website: https://city.kobe.lg.jp/a44881/kanko/bunka/bunkazai/estate/bunkazai/syokai/kyuuinuitei.html

GPS coordinates: 34.72969,135.25769

Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:23