Kaigan Building, Office building in Kaigandori, Kobe, Japan.
The Kaigan Building stands as a multi-story structure featuring classical architectural elements and traditional Japanese design influences from the early 1900s.
Constructed in 1918 under the supervision of architect Kawai Kozo, the Kaigan Building represents an era of rapid industrialization in Japanese urban development.
The structure holds recognition as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, demonstrating the preservation of Japanese architectural heritage from the 20th century.
Located at coordinates 34.686556° N, 135.190639° E, the building maintains its original purpose as an office space in central Kobe's business district.
The Kaigan Building combines Western architectural principles with Japanese construction techniques, resulting from the Meiji period's industrial modernization program.
Location: Kaigandōri
Inception: 1918
Architects: Kawai Kōzō
Website: https://dai-ichi-building.co.jp/building/192
GPS coordinates: 34.68656,135.19064
Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46
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