French House

The French House is a Kobe apartment built in the occidental style to house foreigners, and features a highly unusual configuration of two Western-style buildings symmetrically arranged. The look and feel of the interior are dominated by the art-nouveau furniture, fittings, and numerous works of art from France befitting the building's name. Don't miss the plethora of exceptional quality glass arts created by the maestro Émile Gallé and the Daum brothers. Another must-see is the bespoke early-era trunk made by luxury brand Louis Vuitton, a perfect choice for a high-class cruise ship passenger back in the old days of the late 19th century.