Shared 3 hours Tour to Discover the Character of Sakichi Horie

The building, with its beautiful white and mint green colors, is in the Renaissance style and has a dignified Western architectural design. It is designated as an important cultural property of the country. Be sure to also notice the decorative tower at the top, which serves as an observation deck. At its peak, there is a finial resembling those found on Indian temples. The designer and builder, Mr. Sakichi Horie, was a master craftsman who worked on numerous Western-style buildings. He is also known for designing the birthplace of the writer Osamu Dazai, the "Shayokan."

One of the main building to see

An architectural work designed by Kunio Maekawa, a leading architect of modern Japanese architecture.

An architectural work designed by Kunio Maekawa, a leading architect of modern Japanese architecture.