Former Tanaka Family Residence

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Former Tanaka Family Residence, Important Cultural Property in Suehiro, Japan.

The Former Tanaka Family Residence features three stories constructed with brick exterior and combines Japanese rooms with Western-style architectural elements.

Built in 1923 for miso industrialist Tokubei Tanaka, the residence represents the evolving architectural preferences of wealthy Japanese families in the early 20th century.

The residence demonstrates the integration of Japanese and Western design through its wooden staircase, sliding doors, and interior room arrangements.

Located at coordinates 35.804528, 139.733167 in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, the residence welcomes visitors for guided tours and educational programs.

The building features sliding doors that display Western designs on the exterior while maintaining traditional Japanese patterns on their interior surfaces.

Location: Suehiro

Inception: 1923

Website: https://kawaguchi-bunkazai.jp/tanaka

GPS coordinates: 35.80453,139.73317

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46

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