Rain’noyakata

You can see inside of this Rhine house free. This is an only foreign ex-​residence where one can enter free. It opens from 9 am to 18 pm and closes on the third Thursday in June and February (if it is national holiday, it closes on the next day).
The light yellow wooden walls have soft and gentle ambiance. Covered by trees in the garden, the house looks as if it becomes a stage of dramas or cinemas. It was constructed in the Taisho era. Very tasteful. I envy the former dwellers here.
On the first floor there are former dining room, living room, and guest room, while on the second floor there is a bed room. Now all of the rooms are a rest room, a souvenir shop or exhibition rooms. This former residence is like a small gallery with many paintings and materials. In the exhibition room I learned the history of foreign residences and read the materials of Hanshin and Awaji Great Earthquake. Not only exhibitions, but also some meetings or events are held here.
Elaborate garden is also nice! After seeing the inside, you may look around the tiny garden.