Kitaakita City Ani Unique Foreign Heritage House

A building that was built as the home of mining engineer Mezger who came to the area in 1879. In 1956 it was designated an Important Cultural Property of Akita Prefecture and in 1990 was designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. It was built prior to the Rokumeikan building and the Nikolai-do Holy Resurrection Cathedral, both of which are said to be symbols of western-style architecture.

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Kitaakita City Ani Unique Foreign Heritage House

Address: Akita Kita-akita-shi Ani Ginzan Shimoshinmachi 41-22 Map
Area: Towada Hachimantai / Shirakami Area
Phone: 0186823658
Hours: 9:00-17:00(Last entry16:30)
Closed: Monday(The day following if it falls on a public holiday), New Year's holiday(12/29-1/3)
Fees: [Admission fee] 400yen (common to the tradition hall)
Parking Lot: Available(10spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available