Platon Decorative Museum (Italian House)
Platon Sosho Bijutsukan
A space where 18th and 19th-century European antiques breathe within a historic building from the early Taisho era.
The Platon Decorative Museum (Italian House) is a historic building dating back to the early Taisho era, located in the scenic Kitano Ijinkan district of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.
What makes it special
About Platon Decorative Museum (Italian House)
- The antique furniture and decorative collections offer a rare opportunity to directly experience the aesthetic sensibilities of 18th and 19th-century Europe.
- The Western-style garden and pool to the south provide a beautiful landscape that complements the architecture and offers a sense of openness.
- Enjoying lunch or tea at the cafe is a wonderful way to spend a relaxing time within the atmosphere of a historic mansion.
- The early Taisho-era architecture itself is a precious cultural asset, making the very structure of the building a significant exhibit of Japanese modern architectural history.
Weather forecast
Sat
9/19
30°/24°
22%
Sun
9/20
26°/24°
10%
Mon
9/21
26°/22°
37%
Tue
9/22
26°/19°
6%
Wed
9/23
26°/19°
16%
Thu
9/24
27°/20°
16%
Fri
9/25
25°/19°
22%
Tips
Payment
Cash (Please confirm details on-site)
English Support
Availability of English signage/support varies (Please check on-site)
Reservations
No reservation required (Please check operating status in advance)
Clothing
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for stairs and the grounds
Photography
Please check local rules regarding photography of exhibits and the building interior
Accessibility
Due to the nature of the historic building, there may be steps and uneven surfaces
Etiquette
Please do not touch the precious antiques or the historic structure
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