Former Ani Mine Foreigner's Residence (Ani Ijinkan)

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A Western-style building designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan, built in the Meiji period. The brick building with few windows offers a glimpse into the lifestyles of that era, allowing you to feel the weight of history.

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HighlightsA Western-style building designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan
Residence of German engineers from the Meiji period
Brick building with few windows
Glimpse into the lifestyles of the time
Visit the adjacent Ani Local Culture Preservation and Transmission Hall

Basic Information

Address: 41-23 Ani-ginyama-shinchou, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Akita

Access: 5-minute walk from Ani-ai Station on the Uchiuchi Line Show route

Op.Hours: Open during the same hours as the Denchokan (Tradition Hall).

Cld.Days: Closed on the same days as the Denchokan (Tradition Hall).

Fee: Included in the Denchokan (Tradition Hall) admission fee.

INFO: Generally open to the public only on the first floor. Access is via an underground passage from the Denchokan (Tradition Hall). Individual entry is not permitted.

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Overview

The Former Ani Mine Foreigner's Residence is a Western-style building designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. It was built in the Meiji period for German engineers who provided technical guidance at the Ani mine. The brick building with its few windows offers a glimpse into the lifestyles of that era, allowing you to feel the weight of history. The adjacent Ani Local Culture Preservation and Transmission Hall displays historical materials related to the mine. The German engineers of that time must have been bewildered by Japanese culture and lifestyles. However, they learned Japanese techniques and contributed to Japan's development. This Western-style house is a precious legacy that conveys their footprints to this day. The Ani mine once flourished as one of Japan's leading copper mines. However, the mine has since closed, and now a quiet world reigns. However, by visiting the Former Ani Mine Foreigner's Residence and the Ani Local Culture Preservation and Transmission Hall, you can imagine the former bustle. Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture is blessed with abundant nature. When visiting the Former Ani Mine Foreigner's Residence, why not also enjoy the surrounding natural beauty?