寺西家阿倍野長屋, Historical merchant house in Abeno district, Osaka, Japan.
The Teranishi House consists of four wooden townhouse units built in 1932, each with a separate entrance and private bathroom. The structure spans 289 square meters (3,100 square feet) and combines traditional craftsmanship with modern residential conveniences of the period.
The building was constructed in 1932 as one of Japan's first modern nagaya townhouses and received national cultural property status in December 2003. This recognition acknowledged its contribution to early 20th-century residential architecture.
The building today houses restaurants with different interior designs, from Italian to Chinese cuisine. This use shows how the original residential purpose has been transformed into a lively place for dining and gathering.
The property sits about one minute's walk from Osaka Metro Showcho Station, making it easily accessible by public transit. The courtyards and restaurant spaces are accessible during restaurant operating hours.
Each of the four units preserves its distinctive gabled entrance style and a small front garden space. These details reveal the typical house design of 1930s Osaka residential neighborhoods.
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