IJINKAN

IJIN means foreign people - KAN means house

Kobe is an old port city in Japan and has been an open port since1867.

Many foreign people lived there from 1873.

From 1887-people lived in KITANO/KOBE. KITANO is mountain side of Kobe.

(close up of coach)

Now many of these foreign homes are on sightseeing tours in Kobe.

We will take you on a tour of the insides of these houses. Use the map below to visit.

Click on the map to go to these different houses, or stop off at the bar.
(Alternate menu under map.)