Kaigan Building, Registered Cultural Property in Kaigandōri, Japan
The Kaigan Building exhibits classical architecture elements with symmetrical design patterns, stone facades, and proportional window arrangements across its structure.
Architect Kawai Kōzō designed and completed this building in 1911, adding a notable structure to the early twentieth-century development of Kaigandōri.
The architectural design merges Western construction methods with Japanese sensibilities, reflecting the modernization period of the Meiji era in Japan.
Located near major transportation connections, the building provides access to local tram lines and serves as a reference point for navigating the district.
The structure maintains its original architectural features from 1911, demonstrating construction techniques and materials used during Japan's rapid industrialization period.
Location: Kaigandōri
Inception: 1911
Architects: Kawai Kōzō
Architectural style: classical architecture
Website: http://kaigan-building.com
GPS coordinates: 34.68592,135.18683
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:35
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