[2025 Kobe Attraction] Travel Guide for Moegi House (Updated Aug)

#cityplaybook Kobe is a city where cultures meet—reflected perfectly in its architecture. From European-style mansions to places of worship that highlight its diverse community, this city is a hidden gem for architecture lovers. Start your journey in Kitano, where you’ll find the iconic Weathercock House and the charming Moegi House. These Western-style residences from the Meiji era are beautifully preserved and offer a glimpse into Kobe’s international past. Next, visit the Kobe Mosque, the first mosque built in Japan. Its stunning exterior and peaceful atmosphere make it a must-see. As evening falls, take a stroll by the Former Kobe Union Church, where the softly lit building offers a romantic and nostalgic vibe. Why I recommend this part of Kobe: ・You can explore a unique mix of Western and Eastern architecture in one walkable area ・It’s a perfect route for photography lovers and slow travelers seeking cultural charm 📍Chuo Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture #KobeArchitecture #KitanoIjinkan #KobeMosque #HistoricBuildings #KobeTravel #SlowTravelJapan #CityPlaybook

🗓️ Itinerary: First Stop: Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden ¥2000 Second Stop: Denmark Pavilion ¥500 Third Stop: Austria Pavilion ¥500 Fourth Stop: Netherlands Pavilion ¥700 Fifth Stop: Moegi House ¥400 Sixth Stop: Kobe Animal Kingdom ¥2200 Seventh Stop: Gozabune Atakemaru ¥1700 Eighth Stop: Kobe Port Ferris Wheel ¥800 Total ¥8800, but with the Kobe Sightseeing Digital Passport, it’s only ¥4500

Moegi no Yakata is a beautiful Western-style building in Kobe where you can experience 19th-century Western architecture. This building is a place that gives you a sense of the exotic atmosphere of Kobe, and you can learn about the history of Kobe, which once flourished as a foreign settlement. Inside the building, Western furniture and furnishings from that time are on display, giving you a glimpse into the way of life in the 19th century. Moegi no Yakata's distinctive exterior has an impressive blue-green roof that leaves a strong impression on visitors. 🕰️Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 📍Location: 3-10 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture #0 yen trip February 2025

This Western-style building was built in 1903 as the residence of the American Consul General Hunter Sharp. As its name suggests, it is wrapped in light green exterior walls. You can enjoy the beautiful cityscape of Kobe from the sunroom on the second floor. This is a foreign-style house designated as a "Nationally Important Cultural Property." This house, unified in a cute light green color, is pale and cute 🫧 and is also secretly popular among young people ✨️ 📍3-10-11 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0002 💰400 yen #0 yen trip January 2025

Japanese anime really isn't lying to me!! Coming to Kobe and seeing this small house. It's just too anime-like!! The Kitano Ijinkan in Kobe is really worth a visit! It totally hits my aesthetic. This 'Baroque' style small house was originally the residence of Consul Hunter Sharp. Because its exterior walls are a cute yellow-green color, it's called 'Moegi House'. Although to me it looks more like light green 😂 but inside it's really adorable!!! 🪀 Many Japanese dramas have been filmed here Different colored fireplaces, living rooms, bedrooms with dolls... It's like stepping into a European-style anime or Japanese drama. The American-style decor gives off a strong atmosphere. If you come during the day to take photos 📷, wearing a little vintage dress 👗 would look great in pictures!!! 🌊 From the south side corridor on the 2nd floor, you can also see the sea view of Kobe Bay!!! 💰 The combined ticket for the Weathercock House and Moegi House is quite nice (650 yen, 400 yen for a single ticket) ⌚️ 9:30~18:00 (last entry at 17:45) 📍 3-10-11 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture 🚌 Transportation: 1. Get off at 'Sannomiya Station' and walk for 15 minutes 2. About 15 minutes by city loop bus, get off at 'Kitano Ijinkan' and walk for 5 minutes 3. Shinkansen; get off at 'Shin-Kobe Station' and walk for 10 minutes

I went on a trip to Kobe ✈️ I was looking forward to a stroll around Kitano Ijinkan Street 💒🫧 [Store name] Moegi no Yakata [Address] 3-10-11 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo [Transportation] 15 minutes on foot from Sannomiya Station, 15 minutes on foot from Shin-Kobe Station [Time] 9:30-18:00 (entry until 17:45) [Price] Adults: 400 yen Adult 2-house ticket (Moegi no Yakata, Kazamidori no Yakata): 650 yen Group (30 or more): 320 yen 🌟 Be careful when taking photos The staff in the museum warned me quite a bit 🥲 They are quite strict with people who come for the purpose of taking photos Enjoy yourself within the bounds of common sense◎ 🌟 To the person painting on the nearby stairs...❤︎ Recommended as a souvenir! Apparently she's been drawing in the same place for a long time 🥺✨ #Travel with me #Kobe #Kobe trip #Kobe sightseeing #Girls trip #Kitano Ijinkan #Museum tour #Art tour #Photo spot #I want to connect with people who like photography

Among the foreign-style houses in Kobe, this is my favorite. The lovely dollhouse-like interior is so cute! Applause to those who chose the light green color👏 [Points to enjoy☝️] ・With a combined ticket, you can visit various Western-style houses at a low price! ---------------------------------------------------- ◆Building🏠 Moegi no Yakata 3-10-11 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0002 ◆Access🚶 22 minutes on foot from Kobe-Sannomiya Station ◆Price💰 400 yen ◆Reservations None ◆Photos📷 OK ---------------------------------------------------- Retro Walk | Introducing a retro experience you can have! ↓Recommended for these people! - I like retro - I want to know where I can wear a kimono👘 - I want to spend my weekends and travels relaxing -------------------------------------------------- [Retro Stroll's Thoughts🕰️] Retro Stroll was started with the desire to make people feel that "old" is "beautiful" and stop to look at it. There are many wonderful historic buildings in Japan, but they are difficult to maintain and are often demolished. Not only buildings, but also traditional Japanese objects and techniques. I hope that this will be an opportunity for as many people as possible to look at old things again before they disappear from Japan. If you find a place that catches your eye, please take a retro stroll and take a break! ---------------------------------------------------- #TravelingWithMe