Visited 19.05.2016 (Thu)
Rewarding. Personally, I enjoy exploring the intricate features of old buildings and on most occasions, I find it pretty rewarding as I could better appreciate the characteristics of various architectural styles and relate to the less known stories leading to the development of this building.
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After visiting Neburi Nagashi kan ねぶり流し館, I walked to Akarenga kan, the next place of interest situated just across the street (bought the combined set of tickets for Neburi Nagashi kan and Akarenga kan). This elegant looking building which stood out prominently from its neighbours is where the headquarters of Akita Bank was formerly housed in.
Background. The two storey brickwork building was designed by local architect Yamaguchi Naoaki 山口直昭. The construction lasted for three years and it was eventually completed in 1912 (Meiji 45). The building was donated to the city in 1981 (Showa 56) and opened its doors to public again in 1985 as a museum. Renaissance architectural style was chosen for its exterior; the foundation was made up of gray cut rocks sourced from Oga Peninsula (western coast of Akita Prefecture), the walls of the first floor was covered with white porcelain tiles, creating a distinct contrast with the red bricks on the second floor. The interior adopted a baroque style - fine details were displayed in the decorative plaster design and wood cravings, and the utilisation of various kinds of marble created a refined and classy ambience.
Background. The two storey brickwork building was designed by local architect Yamaguchi Naoaki 山口直昭. The construction lasted for three years and it was eventually completed in 1912 (Meiji 45). The building was donated to the city in 1981 (Showa 56) and opened its doors to public again in 1985 as a museum. Renaissance architectural style was chosen for its exterior; the foundation was made up of gray cut rocks sourced from Oga Peninsula (western coast of Akita Prefecture), the walls of the first floor was covered with white porcelain tiles, creating a distinct contrast with the red bricks on the second floor. The interior adopted a baroque style - fine details were displayed in the decorative plaster design and wood cravings, and the utilisation of various kinds of marble created a refined and classy ambience.
Rewarding. Personally, I enjoy exploring the intricate features of old buildings and on most occasions, I find it pretty rewarding as I could better appreciate the characteristics of various architectural styles and relate to the less known stories leading to the development of this building.
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Akarenga kan 赤れんが館, Akarenga kan Museum
〒010-0921 秋田市大町三丁目3番21号
Operating hours: 0930 - 1630 hrs
Admission fee = 200 yen
https://www.city.akita.lg.jp/kanko/kanrenshisetsu/1003617/index.html
Tip: There is a combined ticket available for two places of interest, Neburi Nagashi kan ねぶり流し館 and Akarenga kan Museum 赤れんが郷土館 which cost 250 yen. The admission fee to Akarenga kan Museum is 200 yen, therefore the combined ticket is a 50 yen discount off the overall admission fee to both places of interest, if the tickets are bought separately.
How to get there?
(1) By foot. 15 mins walk from Akita JR Station West Exit / Nishi Guchi 秋田駅西口.
(2) By bus. Board Akita City Center Loop Bus Gururu 秋田市中心市街地循環バス from Akita JR Station West Exit Platform 10 and alight at Kawabata iriguchi 川反入口. 100 yen per trip.
https://www.city.akita.lg.jp/kurashi/kotsu/1012207/1007651.html
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〒010-0921 秋田市大町三丁目3番21号
Operating hours: 0930 - 1630 hrs
Admission fee = 200 yen
https://www.city.akita.lg.jp/kanko/kanrenshisetsu/1003617/index.html
Tip: There is a combined ticket available for two places of interest, Neburi Nagashi kan ねぶり流し館 and Akarenga kan Museum 赤れんが郷土館 which cost 250 yen. The admission fee to Akarenga kan Museum is 200 yen, therefore the combined ticket is a 50 yen discount off the overall admission fee to both places of interest, if the tickets are bought separately.
How to get there?
(1) By foot. 15 mins walk from Akita JR Station West Exit / Nishi Guchi 秋田駅西口.
(2) By bus. Board Akita City Center Loop Bus Gururu 秋田市中心市街地循環バス from Akita JR Station West Exit Platform 10 and alight at Kawabata iriguchi 川反入口. 100 yen per trip.
https://www.city.akita.lg.jp/kurashi/kotsu/1012207/1007651.html
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