The bricks used on the exterior walls, imported from germany at the time of construction, are designated as cultural properties of kobe city. inside is a "mysterious museum" filled with amazing exhibits collected with the image of adventurer ben allison. there are impressive stuffed animals such as a huge polar bear, a white wolf, and an american bison that are rarely seen these days, a collection of butterflies from all over the world, and an unidentified mysterious animal (uma) hiding in a secret room, which will surely stimulate your curiosity and amaze you.