Old Hyogo Prefectural Office Building

This structure once served as a Hyogo Prefectural Government Building. Built in 1902, from 1985 onward the building has been used by the prefectural government as a reception hall. A magnificent example of Baroque architecture, the building has been designated a National Tangible Cultural Property. Today, the building serves as an art and history museum and is decorated with works by Japanese Western-style painters such as Ryohei Koiso, Heizo Kanayama, Kaii Higashiyama, and Tadanori Yokoo. The prefectural museum portion of the building is open from Monday to Saturday. The reception hall portion is only open to the general public on Saturday.

Spot details

Address: Hyougo Pref. Koubeshi Chuou-ku Shimoyamatedori 4-4-1 Map
Area: Central Kobe City Area
Phone: 0783623823
Hours: [State Guest House] 10:00-16:00
[Prefectural Museum] 9:00-17:00 (Saturday 10:00-16:00)
Closed: [State Guest House] Monday-Friday, Sunday, Public holidays, New Year's holiday
[Prefectural Museum] Sunday, Public holidays, New Year's holiday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes