It looks like the entire grounds of the Yodoko Guest House (Former Yamamura Residence), located along Wright-zaka, will be designated as a National Important Cultural Property!
（Information provided by Iroha. Thank you!）
Screenshot from SUN-TV NEWS
↑The story was also covered by a wide range of media outlets, including NHK News, the Kobe Shimbun, the Mainichi Shimbun, and the Asahi Shimbun.
Image from the press release
The Yodoko Guest House (Former Yamamura Residence) was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1924. The main building has been designated a National Important Cultural Property since May 1974.
Of the four surviving Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in Japan, this is the only residence that still retains its original appearance! That makes it an exceptionally valuable building.
Image from the press release
An on-site survey conducted between January and September 2023 reportedly uncovered remains of structures and features that once stood there, including a greenhouse, covered walkway, and pond.
Because the site makes use of its sloping terrain, the entire grounds—not just the building—are considered important for understanding Wright’s architecture in harmony with nature. That’s why the whole property is apparently being added to the designation!
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↑The mayor also posted about the additional designation on Instagram.
Here’s a map of the Yodoko Guest House (Former Yamamura Residence)↓
The address is 3-10 Yamatecho, Ashiya, Hyogo.
Thank you, Iroha, for the information!!
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