VISIT KOBE

Uroko House (“house of fish scales”) was the first Ijinkan house in Kobe to be opened to the public and is one of the National Designated Registered Cultural Properties of Japan and designated by Hyogo Prefecture as one of the top 100 residential buildings in the prefecture.

Its outside walls have the appearance of a European castle and are clad in slate resembling the scales of a fish, giving rise to the nickname “Uroko House”.

Displayed inside the house are collections of heavy antique furniture, accessories and famous Western porcelain.

The neighboring Observation Gallery is now an art gallery showcasing renowned paintings and glass crafts. Proceed to the third floor observation room for a panoramic view of the Port of Kobe.