Kōunkaku, House museum near Matsue Castle, Japan.
The Kōunkaku building combines Western-style windows and traditional Japanese design elements with meticulous wooden craftsmanship and landscaped gardens around its perimeter.
Built in 1903 during the Meiji period, this structure served as a guesthouse for government officials and aristocrats visiting the Matsue region.
Each room in Kōunkaku features tatami mat flooring, sliding doors, and decorative items that reflect the lifestyle of wealthy Japanese families in the 1900s.
The museum displays artifacts from the Meiji era and offers guided tours in multiple languages, with admission tickets available at the entrance.
The architect Sōzō Nagae designed this Giyōfū-style building to accommodate the Meiji Emperor, though the imperial visit never materialized.
Location: Matsue
Inception: September 1903
Architectural style: Giyōfū architecture
Part of: Matsue Castle
Website: https://matsue-castle.jp/kounkaku
GPS coordinates: 35.47362,133.05049
Latest update: April 14, 2025 07:29
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