Local Secret · Shioya, Kobe
Former Guggenheim House 旧グッゲンハイム邸
Seaside colonial-style Western house from around 1910 in Shioya, now used for concerts and events.
PriceFree
Getting thereShioya Station (JR / Sanyo), about 3 min
Time needed1-2 hours
Address3-5 Shioyacho, Tarumi Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 655-0872
About
This white colonial house with five-arched verandas stands on a slope above Shioya Beach, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Built around 1909-1912 for a German merchant, it has been restored by locals as a venue for live music, markets and talks, and opens on event days and set viewing days.
Highlights
- Colonial veranda architecture
- Sea views over Osaka Bay
- Live music and events
- Shioya's village atmosphere
Tips
- Open mainly for events and limited viewing days; check the schedule
- Combine with a walk around Shioya's narrow lanes
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