Former Muto Villa, Kobe

The Former Muto Villa displays Colonial Revival architecture with a balanced combination of Japanese construction methods and Western design elements at its exterior.

Architect Yoshikuni Ōkuma designed this residence in 1907, during a period when Japan incorporated international architectural influences into domestic buildings.

The villa represents the changing preferences of Japanese upper society in the early 1900s through its fusion of traditional and Western residential layouts.

The property maintains regular visiting hours and includes informational panels in multiple languages explaining the architectural features and historical background.

The villa's position at coordinates 34.630083, 135.036361 provides direct views of the Osaka Bay while maintaining its original structural characteristics.

Location: Tarumi-ku

Inception: 1907

Architects: Yoshikuni Ōkuma

Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture

Address: 兵庫県神戸市垂水区東舞子町2051 655-0047

GPS coordinates: 34.63008,135.03636

Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:02