Jinpukaku is a European-style mansion originally planned as a villa for the Ikeda family, the former Lords of Tottori. It was built in the first decade of the twentieth Century.
There is a nice Japanese style garden to the rear. The mansion is located at the base of the ruins of Tottori castle.
It was the first building in Tottori to get electric lights.
Crown Prince Yoshihito, later to become the Taisho Emperor, stayed here on his tour of the San-in region in 1907
The house has a small collection of items relkating to the Ikeda Clan, and the rooms are elegantly furnished, but the main attraction is the spiral staircase.
I just wanted to let you know that ipernity is blocked with some Japanese companies, therefore some people might not be able to see your photos... too bad because I really want to see them :(
ReplyDeleteWhen I'd visit friends in town, we'd take food there and eat out back, as if it were our private manor.
ReplyDeleteI went there last spring. If I remember correctly it's right next to the castle ruins, right?
ReplyDeleteI miss Tottori! :)
Great photos!
A fantastic mansion but I don't like the toilet.
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip