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Former Haunter House

📍 Former Haunter House, Kobe, Japan
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★★★★☆

Introduction

The Former Hunter House in Kitano-chō, Kobe, built in the 1890s, is one of the oldest surviving ijinkan in Kitano. With its white facade and colonial-style verandas, it displays Meiji-era domestic life — the historic starting point of the foreign-house district.

Highlights

1
Oldest ijinkan
Built in the 1890s, among Kitano's oldest.
2
Colonial style
White walls and veranda architecture.
3
Meiji life
Household life of the era on show.

🛈 Practical Info

Location2-8-22 Yamamoto-dōri, Kitano-chō, Chūō, Kobe, Japan
Time neededAbout 45 minutes
AdmissionAbout 500 yen (confirm on site)

💡 Tips

A fitting first stop of the circuit.
Covered by the Kitano pass.
The veranda photographs beautifully.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Former Haunter House?

A fitting first stop of the circuit. Covered by the Kitano pass.