Kitano Ijinkan-gai
Kitano Ijinkan-gai
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liucy752
Taipei, Taiwan1,243 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Family
This is the area where foreign diplomats and businessmen settled, during the Kobe port opened to foreign trade in the 19th century. Around twenty western style architectures remain in the area, and some are open to the public (entrance fee needed).

A beautiful and romantic place, filled with a multicultural atmosphere.

It might be popular among Japanese people, but I don’t think it is so attractive to foreign visitors.
Written July 24, 2018
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Baldrobe
London, UK214 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Couples
This peaceful neighbourhood on the hillside above Kobe is worth a walk around. It has a few old colonial houses and quiet little streets. A side of the city that is worth seeing.
Written April 17, 2019
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GVancouver
Vancouver, Canada1,028 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2017 • Couples
The Kitano District is a pleasant walk but not as amazing as the guidebook suggested.

It is a short walk uphill from the Loop Bus stop. It is a neighbourhood of old European-style houses where European merchants and diplomats lived. Many are open to the public AT A PRICE.

Every house charges admission, though there is a combination ticket. We chose to bypass most and went into only the two most popular - Moeji House and Weathercock House. They are close to each other adjacent to the the main square. There is a combined price for the two. I suggest that doing those two would be sufficient for all but the most ardent history buffs.
Written August 21, 2017
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MelbourneOztraveller
Kew, Australia588 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2014 • Solo
Kitano-cho should be on every visitor's list of to dos. Take the City loop tourist bus or just walk up the hill to Kitano and then wander around the quaint narrow lanes and streets and enjoy the views over the city. This are was settled by foreign merchants in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and many of them are now open to the public- for a fee; foreign tourists can get discounted entry, by the way with he Kobe Welcome coupons in a brochure you can pick up at the Kobe Tourism Bureau at the Sannomya rail station and at some hotels.. Some of the other foreign houses have been turned into cafes and restaurants. THis is a half day activity and you should sample some food (mostly European as befits the area) at one of the cafes and bistrots.
Written September 21, 2014
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Just-Julie-Cairns
Cairns, Australia886 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2014 • Family
This was my second trip to this area. First time we visited Panama, British, French and Ben's house with a combination ticket. This time we did more of the houses with a 9 house combination ticket and walked our way around the hilly streets on an extremely hot summer day. We enjoyed looking at the different houses and I think our favourite would have been the Chinese House. It is a lot to see in one day as there are many houses to visit as well as other attractions in the area. If you don't want to spend the whole day looking at the various houses with furniture and décor from around the world, just pick a 4 house combination for a glimpse of some of the houses. It is probably not to everyone's liking but my daughter and I did enjoy our afternoon together walking the streets and browsing in the small shops along the way. A couple of houses are also free like the Rhine House.
Written July 22, 2014
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Woofy47
Wellington, New Zealand10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2014 • Couples
This is an interesting area of Kobe, with an almost un-Japanese feel about it. Explore the narrow streets and make sure you go up to the shrine.
Written April 15, 2014
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whyhellomel
Manila, Philippines24 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2012 • Family
Kitano Ijinkan (Kitano Street) is a part of Kobe that is known for being the location of several early 20th Century western houses. Satchi, our guide for the day, explained that, as a port city, Kobe became home to many foreign businessmen and dignitaries. They built stately homes for themselves on Kitano Street, which sits atop a hill that overlooks the city.

Looking up Kitano Street, one would think you were anywhere but Japan. It's a little bit San Francisco, while also being a little bit Euro. Along the street itself are shops and restaurants, as well as several old houses that are open to visitors, albeit for a fee. These homes have been well-preserved and maintain their old-world feel. Lovers of beautiful old homes will definitely appreciate this attraction.

One thing to note is that visiting Kitano Street requires a lot of walking, including trekking up a steep, inclined road and up several flights of stairs. The houses are also not equipped for those with limited mobility.

Read more here -
http://whyhellomel.blogspot.com/2012/09/kitano-ijinkan-kobe.html
Written March 24, 2013
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misscrab
Kobe, Japan3 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2013 • Friends
Basically just a small area of old western settlement in the middle of Japanese neighborhood. There are less then 10 houses on display and they will charge for every single house if you wish to take a look inside (except for one house) and the charge is shockingly high for a simple, medium-sized English house. The hill is steep and the bus will only stop at a spot under the only free-to-get-in house; thus not recommended for the old or pregnant woman. There are some cafe and little stalls selling standard souvenirs around the area though; probably good for a stroll in the evening if you just want to kill the time. The design of the area was fine, but I'll definitely choose Hous Ten Bosch in Nagasaki over this place for a more Western taste.
Written February 23, 2013
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Sharon H
Las Vegas, NV2,082 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Couples
This beautiful historic area is not far from the Shinkobe Ropeway. It is a lovely area to stroll through to check out the architecture of the 19th century. It was here that European traders and businessmen built their Western style houses. Several of them are now museums, carefully preserved and furnished with period pieces. An uphill climb from the main street will take you to the three most important ones: Kazamidori No Yakata (The Weathercock Mansion), Moegi No Yakata, and Urukono-ie (The Fish-scale House). They are all definitely worth seeing. (See separate reviews for each of these under their own titles.)
Written July 26, 2018
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SeeStarsSee
Singapore32 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Family
We took a leisurely walk from sannomiya to kitano in the evening. The various houses were closed so we did not enter any. Nevertheless, the walk enroute was enjoyable with interesting buildings to look at. A good photo spot too. A can do if u have a couple of hours to spare and want to burn some calories.
Written June 24, 2018
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