West Japan Industrial Club, Art Nouveau mansion in Tobata-ku, Japan
The former Matsumoto residence combines a Western-style mansion with traditional Japanese architecture, featuring curved patterns and ornamental details throughout the structure.
Architect Tatsuno Kingo, who also designed Tokyo Station, created this residence between 1908 and 1912 for industrialist Matsumoto Kenjiro as his private home.
The building displays the integration of European Art Nouveau elements with Japanese architectural traditions during the early twentieth century modernization period.
Visitors can access the residence by taking the Nishitetsu Bus to Meiji Gakuen Mae stop, followed by a five-minute walk to the property.
The residence opens to the public only once per year, with dates announced approximately two months in advance through local government communications.
Location: Tobata-ku
Inception: 1912
Architects: Tatsuno Kingo
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Website: http://nkc.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 33.88470,130.83700
Latest update: May 13, 2025 17:03
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