Kaitōkaku, Historic clubhouse in Takanawa, Japan.
Kaitōkaku is a clubhouse built in Renaissance style with English influences, constructed on an expansive estate in Takanawa. The building combines stone walls with substantial timber elements to create a distinctive architectural presence.
The building was completed in 1908 under architect Josiah Conder and served as a private residence for the influential Iwasaki family until 1945. Its conversion to a Mitsubishi Group club marked a new chapter after World War II.
The building serves as an exclusive club for the Mitsubishi Group while maintaining traditions of Japanese hospitality. The rooms reflect the wealth and Western outlook that marked this era in Japan.
The property lies within walking distance of Shinagawa Station but remains closed to the public. Dense forest and high stone walls surround the grounds, so exterior views are possible only from the street.
Architect Josiah Conder was a pioneer of Western design in Japan and left a lasting mark on the architecture of this period. His work demonstrates how Western and Japanese building elements created a distinctive architectural language.
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