Okada Memorial Hall

The Okada Memorial Hall is a house museum in Kauemonchō dedicated to architect Okada Shinichirō. The collection includes photographs, drawings, and personal items that document his work and his role in designing major buildings.

The architect designed several notable buildings in Japan between the late 1910s and the mid-20th century. The memorial hall opened in 1978 to preserve his life and his contributions to Japanese architectural history.

The hall shows how Japanese architects of the early 20th century merged European design ideas with local building traditions. Okada's work reflects this blend and shaped how people understood architecture during this transitional period.

The museum is located in a residential neighborhood and is easiest to reach on foot. Visitors should check for guided tours or special visiting arrangements before making the trip.

The museum preserves original competition drawings that won an architectural contest and established the designer as an innovator. These competition plans show his early thinking and are rare examples of design processes from that era.

Location: Kauemonchō

Official opening: June 1978

Website: http://cc9.ne.jp/~kauemon

GPS coordinates: 36.38620,139.73348

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24