Former Sharp Residence (Moegi no Yakata)
Kyu Sharp Jutaku Kobayashi Ke Jutaku
The beautiful light-green exterior of the former American Consul General's residence.Esplora questo luogo
The Former Sharp Residence is a historic Western-style building located in the Kitano area of Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. It is affectionately known as "Moegi no Yakata" (The Light-Green House) due to its beautiful exterior.
Cosa lo rende speciale
Su Former Sharp Residence (Moegi no Yakata)
- Light-Green Exterior and Sunroom: The unique color of the walls and the view from the second-floor sunroom are the defining charms of this site.
- Traces of History: The remains of the chimneys in the garden serve as a moving testament to the building's survival through the Great Hanshin Earthquake.
- Architectural Comparison: Visit alongside the nearby Weathercock House to see the distinct differences between Colonial and Neo-Baroque styles.
- Photogenic Spots: The beautifully decorated staircases and elegant bay windows provide perfect opportunities for photography.
Previsioni meteo
mer
05/08
34°/25°
8%
gio
06/08
34°/27°
11%
ven
07/08
34°/28°
69%
sab
08/08
33°/24°
49%
dom
09/08
29°/24°
68%
lun
10/08
29°/24°
43%
mar
11/08
28°/22°
37%
Consigli
Payment
Cash and credit cards accepted
English Support
English signage availability may vary; check on-site
Reservation
No advanced reservation required
Clothing
Comfortable walking shoes recommended due to stairs and uneven floors
Photography
Please follow on-site rules regarding photography inside the building
Accessibility
As a historic building, there are stairs and uneven surfaces throughout
Etiquette
Please treat the building and its exhibits with care as it is a National Important Cultural Property