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Ben’s House

Tourist attraction Museum

Exhibits of stuffed animals, including polar bears & wolves, in a 20th-century merchant's house. People often mention animals, specimens, stuffed, house, animal, Ben', Ijinkan,


Address

2 Chome-3-21 Kitanocho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0002, Japan

Website

kobe-ijinkan.net

Contact

+81 120-888-581

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (118 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: (The Emperor's Birthday), 10 am to 5 pm, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: animals (13) specimens (11) stuffed (11) house (10) animal (7) Ben' (6) Ijinkan (6)
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  • 2/5 赤田祥悟 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is disappointing that the interior has been over-renovated for sightseeing and the remnants of those days have been lost. I think it's better to retain the feeling of life at the time of construction, rather than renovating it in a strange way. If you want to pay the same amount of money, the weathercock and Moe Huang's house are definitely recommended. (Original) 内部を観光向けに改装しすぎて当時の面影が失われており、がっかりです。 奇をてらった改装をするくらいなら、建築当時の生活感が残っている方が良いと思います。 同じ金を出すなら風見鶏、萌黄の家の方が断然お勧めです。
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 take g. 2 years ago on Google
    観光案内所でチケットをまとめ買いするとかなりお得、動物がかなりいまして 2階にはちょうちょ、1匹だけ、あそびあるやん、魔女かな?嫁みつけました。これは住んでる方の趣味なのか。
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ishibashi R. 1 year ago on Google • 418 reviews
    It was a fantastic space with the perfect red and blue tones. The space where a large number of butterfly specimens are packed together is especially impressive. The red room, which is dominated by stuffed animals, may feel a little creepy to some people and may have different tastes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 クーちゃん 1 year ago on Google • 862 reviews
    The house is filled with stuffed animals collected by the lord. There were some things that made me feel a little creepy. It may be a good building for people who like animals.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 ton s. 1 year ago on Google • 1520 reviews
    I will take you to Ben's house. A collector as a hobby? Is that so? There were many stuffed animals and specimens. Finally at the souvenir corner If you don't finish, you won't be able to go to the exit. Don't worry!

  • 4/5 きりんちゃん 5 months ago on Google • 710 reviews
    There are many collections of animal horns, stuffed animals, and specimens of butterflies from around the world, giving it a unique atmosphere among foreign museums. The attached souvenir shop also sells sweets, goods, and other items that can only be obtained at Kobe Kitano Ijinkan. Admission fee is 550 yen for adults. This time I bought a 3-building pass for the British Pavilion and Ben's House for 1,400 yen (450 yen discount). Bundle tickets are also sold at the top of Kitanozaka. The three buildings are located side by side, making it easy to move around. All three buildings do not have restrooms, so please use the restrooms at the ``Rhine Hall'', which is located at the top of the stairs opposite Ben's house, as admission is free.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Benton 3 years ago on Google • 85 reviews
    The third was Ben's house. An explorer might use to own it, thus we saw intensive stuffed animals like a polar bear, wolf, American bison and so on. It's like a compact natural museum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Haru 1 year ago on Google • 43 reviews
    This is the Japanese residence of British aristocrat Ben Allison. Apparently he was also famous as a hunter, and the interior of the room is filled with stuffed animals of the many animals he killed, creating a unique atmosphere. When I went there a few years ago, the decorations had changed completely, but this time the decorations were a bit more aggressive, like modern art, with stuffed animals wearing gas masks. Some rooms were decorated with colorful butterflies waiting on the walls, and some were Instagram-worthy. If you go there to feel the history, it might be a little confusing, but I think you can enjoy it if you visit thinking of it as a museum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kyul귤 1 year ago on Google
    白熊、鹿の剥製、蝶の標本などがたくさん飾ってあります。 剥製の部屋は怖くて入れませんでした💦 蝶の標本はすごく綺麗です!大きな蝶も生きているように飾られてすごかったです! 2階はかなり狭めですがたくさんの小物と変わったコンセプトでとても楽しめました⭐️ 裏話などがあればもうすこしたのしめたかも?笑 アイフォンの広角レンズを使って撮るとおしゃれに撮れる気がします📷 写真を撮るのが好きな人におすすめです!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jo Jan D. 1 year ago on Google • 646 reviews
    Nicely deco house, need to buy tix to enter.

  • 4/5 洋一 11 months ago on Google • 637 reviews
    The white mortar walls and tiled roof are stylish. There are stuffed animal specimens on display. It's a building suitable for an Ijinkan district.

  • 3/5 邱士玹 2 months ago on Google • 475 reviews New
    A small museum with a rather mysterious style The inside looks more like a museum repurposed from the shell of the Ijin Museum, and the content is a bit more avant-garde. It is recommended that you buy a package ticket and then stop by for a visit.

  • 4/5 F 5 months ago on Google • 198 reviews
    I visited around March 2021. It makes you feel like you're in a museum. I'm impressed when I see it, but people who don't like insects might not want to go there.

  • 5/5 Lee E. 7 months ago on Google • 184 reviews
    #Kobe(Kobe) The third stop at Kitano Ijinkan Street, with its wide array of animal specimens, was my favorite. I particularly enjoyed examining the intricate details of the animal fur, which was prominently displayed on the first floor. The second floor featured insect and marine animal specimens , offering visitors a diverse collection to explore. The third stop on Kitano Ijinkan Street, the first floor filled with various animal specimens is my favorite, especially where you can see the details of the animal fur up close. On the second floor are specimens of insects and some marine animals.

  • 4/5 ちっひ 1 year ago on Google • 44 reviews
    You can see various things such as stuffed animals and specimens. The taxidermy room is a place where tastes vary, but I personally found it interesting and enjoyed it. It was the place I enjoyed the most compared to other paid Ijinkans.

  • 3/5 re n. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Each room had a taste. It's not a big house, so people may be confused ... (Original) 部屋ごとに趣向がされていました。 大きい家ではないので人がいたらせまくるしいかも…

  • 2/5 Nero 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A house that looks like a brightly colored surprise box. Personally, the admission fee of 500 yen was not worth it. (Original) 極彩色のびっくり箱みたいな家。個人的に入場料500円の価値はありませんでした。

  • 5/5 AYUWEDAりえ 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Adventurer Ben's House I was thrilled with the artful mansion. Every room is cute❤️ (Original) 冒険家ベンの家 アート感溢れる邸宅にワクワクしました。 どのお部屋も可愛い❤️

  • 3/5 chocoholic cafe * *. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An adventurer-like exhibition. Isn't taxidermy a little scary? (Original) 冒険家らしい展示。剥製はちょっと怖いかなぁ。

  • 5/5 K S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Visited during my stay in Hyogo for work. The interior is particularly eccentric and crazy among the four Ijinkan that I visited. Somehow it seems to come out in a dream. (Original) 仕事で兵庫に滞在中に訪問。 観光した4つの異人館の中でも特に奇抜でイカれた内装。 なんか夢に出てきそうだ。

  • 3/5 yosuke k. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Many stuffed animals and insect specimens are on display. It was good that the color of the house was cute. (Original) 剥製や昆虫の標本がたくさん展示されてます。家の色合いが可愛くて良かったです。

  • 3/5 y “Ali” n. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ijinkan ver Irish The theme is an adventurer's collection The bright colors of the interior and the collection are unmatched. (Original) 異人館 verアイリッシュ 冒険家の蒐集物がテーマ 物物しい蒐集物と内装の明るい色味がアンマッチ。

  • 3/5 K E. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ben's house, a British aristocrat who had a habit of collecting Various items such as stuffed animals, specimens of butterflies, stationery, etc. are collected and displayed. I didn't get the impression that it was as valuable as paying the entrance fee, but it would be nice if I had time. (Original) 収集癖のあった、英国貴族のベンさんの家 動物の剥製、蝶々の標本、文具などさまざまなものが収集&陳列されています。 入場料を出してまで見るほど貴重なものという印象は受けませんでしたが、時間があるならいいかもしれませんね。


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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