The bathroom sink has a strange structure, which does not have a drain outlet. Water is drained off by lifting up this side of the sink.
On the sink, we can see the words "LIFT UP" and the signature "DOULTON & Co," which was a leading pottery in London at that time. The pottery changed its name to "ROYAL DOULTON," and still produces elegant products.
Stairs to the basement (not open to the public)
There are passages and rooms used by servants in the basement.
There are passages and rooms used by servants in the basement.
A cherry blossom crest is engraved on the brick used for the foundations of the Western-style house, which is a proof that the brick was made in a prison at that time.
The urinal beside the hall on the first floor of the Western-style house can be flushed, which was rare at that time when the house was constructed. It is one of the first flush urinals in Japan.
The old-fashioned gas heater is placed in the hall in the Western-style house. There is also a sense of elegance in the art nouveau style design.
Passages run in every direction in the basement of the Western-style house. It seems as if hard working servants can be seen. (not open to the public)
The Western-style house is built on numerous brick foundations. (not open to the public)
Entrance of the underground passage leading to the billiard room (not open to the public)
The bathroom sink has a strange structure, which does not have a drain outlet. Water is drained off by lifting up this side of the sink.
On the sink, we can see the words "LIFT UP" and the signature "DOULTON & Co," which was a leading pottery in London at that time. The pottery changed its name to "ROYAL DOULTON," and still produces elegant products.
Stairs to the basement (not open to the public)
There are passages and rooms used by servants in the basement.
There are passages and rooms used by servants in the basement.
A cherry blossom crest is engraved on the brick used for the foundations of the Western-style house, which is a proof that the brick was made in a prison at that time.