Minato Ijinkan, Former foreign residence in Port Island North Park, Japan
The white two-story Western-style building features ornate window frames, decorative cornices, and a symmetrical facade with colonial architectural elements.
Built in 1906 as a residence for British trader S.E. Haiger in Kitano ward, this structure was relocated to Port Island in 1978.
The building represents the international influence on Japanese architecture during the Meiji period when foreign traders established their presence in Kobe.
Visitors can reach Minato Ijinkan within five minutes on foot from Naka-koen station via the Port Liner transport system.
A bronze bust of Albert Bauduin, who established the first Dutch consulate in Kansai, stands in front of the building since 2010.
Location: Minatojima
Inception: 1906
GPS coordinates: 34.67667,135.20389
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:43
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