Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe Kitano Foreigner's House "Weathercock House"

It is a colorful brick building. When you think of a foreign-style house, many people think of the Weathercock House.

Facility name: Weathercock House (former Thomas Residence)

Location: 3-13-3 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe

Business hours: 09:00-18:00

Closed: First Tuesday of June and February (if the regular closing day is a national holiday, closed the following day)

Access: About 15 minutes walk north from JR Sannomiya Station

Fee: 500 yen for adults / Free for high school students and younger

Built by German trader Gottfried Thomas. You can enjoy the reception room, living room, dining room, etc., which incorporate traditional German styles.

Cute souvenirs such as original leather mini pouches and postcards with ocean charts were also sold😊

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Post by ぷりんちゃん | May 17, 2023