Weathercock House

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The Weathercock House is a Western-style building located in Kitano, Kobe City that was built in 1909 during the Meiji period as the residence of Gottfried Thomas, a German trader.

A neo-baroque Western-style building with red brick outer walls and a weather vane on the steeple. The interior is decorated with stained glass and chandeliers that reflect the Western culture of the time.

The building is designated as an important cultural property.

There is also "Yamate Hachibankan" nearby.

[Admission fee]
Adult: 500 yen
High school students and younger: Free

[business hours]
9:00-18:00

[regular holiday]
6th, 1st Tuesday of February (next day if Tuesday is a holiday)

Category: 神戸｜scene｜洋館
Adress: 兵庫県神戸市中央区北野町３丁目１３−３
Official Website: http://www.kobe-kazamidori.com/kazamidori/
TEL: 078-242-3223

（Info may be outdated. Check official site or call for updates.）

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