Ikoma Building, Osaka

Located in the Kitahama Area of Osaka this beautiful structure is the headquarters of G. Ikoma and Company. It was designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in 1997. Osaka City declared the structure as a Special View Formation in the year 2004.

The Ikoma Building was designed by architect, Heizo Zu. His other works work the Naniwa Bridge and the Kunijima Purification Plant. The structure has a modern art deco style and is an example of the early modern architecture of the Kitahama Area in Osaka. It was completed in the year 1930 at the cost of 150,000 Yen and was one of the most expensive constructions at the time.

The Ikoma Building has a unique clock tower with seven granite sculptures of eagles adorning its façade. Two eagle figures are above the entrance and the others are above the show windows. The Ikoma Building has large bay windows from the 3rd to the 5th floors. Circular windows above the bay windows are designed to resemble clocks. The interior has a grand staircase made of Italian marble and stained glass windows. There is also a restaurant in the building. Visitors can take tours around on weekdays between 9.00 am and 5.30 pm. The Ikoma building remains closed on weekends.