[2025 Nikko Attraction] Travel Guide for Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park (Updated Jun)

📍Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park A tourist spot in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture🍁 The interior and furniture are very cute, and the view of Lake Chuzenji and Mt. Nantai from the window was amazing☺️ It was used as the Italian Embassy Villa from 1928 to 1997, and after the building was repaired and restored, it was developed into a park and opened to the public‼ ︎ It is one of the many embassy villas built along the shores of Lake Chuzenji after the Meiji period, and was built in 1928 as a summer villa for the Italian Embassy, ​​and was used by successive ambassadors until 1997😳 Admission fee: 300 yen It is a spot where you can definitely see Lake Chuzenji, so it is recommended🫶 #trip2022 #tripmemory2022 #tourismsupport #wintertrip #hotsprings #spectacularview #nikko #nikkotourism #nikkotrip

🇮🇹 Nikko Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park — A foreign summer residence on the lake A beautiful wooden Western-style building built in the early Showa period as a villa for the Italian ambassador, surrounded by the greenery of Lake Chuzenji. It is now open to the public as a park, and is a hidden gem where you can enjoy an extraordinary space surrounded by nature and history. ⸻ ✨ Why is it a spot that makes you want to go? ◾ Harmony between architecture and nature Designed by Czech architect Antonin Raymond. The exterior walls are covered with Nikko cedar bark in a checkerboard pattern, and the cedar bark ceiling creates a Japanese-Western atmosphere that is so special it is hard to put into words. ◾ Luxury overlooking the lake and mountains Lake Chuzenji, Mt. Nantai, and the colors of the four seasons can be seen from the first floor terrace and large windows. Time spent sitting and gazing at the view will reset your mind before you know it. ◾ Immerse yourself in the romance of history Built in 1928, it was used by ambassadors until 1997. Currently, the main residence features furniture and fireplaces on display, while the secondary residence has been developed into an international summer resort history museum. You'll be one step closer to the lifestyle of former diplomats who spent their summers by the lake. ◾ Relaxing café space Enjoy coffee and light meals at the adjoining "Caffe Como," and take a relaxing break on the terrace while looking out at the lake. ⸻ 🕰 Access & Facility Information Item Contents Address 2482 Chugushi, Nikko, Tochigi Opening hours 4/1–4/30, 11/11–11/30: 9:00–16:005/1–11/10: 9:00–17:00*Closed in winter from December to March Closed on Mondays in April, May, and November (Tuesdays the following day if Monday falls on a public holiday) Admission fee 300 yen for adults, 150 yen for children. British Pavilion common ticket available: 450 yen for adults, 200 yen for children Access Train + bus: From Nikko Station, take Chuzenji Onsen bound → Transfer to Hangetsusan bound → 10 minutes walk Car: Kiyotaki IC → Utagahama Parking Lot → 10 minutes walk Notes Nationally registered tangible cultural property, main residence and secondary residence open to the public ⸻ 💡 Recommended ways to enjoy • Relaxing reading on the terrace: Reading and taking photos while looking at the lake view. • Historical stroll: Learn about the culture of international summer resorts at the exhibits in the secondary residence. • Visiting the British Pavilion: You can also visit the British villa with a combined ticket. • Feel the beauty of the four seasons: The fresh greenery of spring, the autumn leaves, the rocky surface of winter - the scenery changes with each season. ⸻ 🏷️Hashtags #Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park #Lake Chuzenji #Nikko sightseeing #Taisho Romance #Antonin Raymond #Historical architecture #Cafe Como #Lakeside walk #Unusual trip #Couple trip #Solo trip #Domestic trip #Absolutely free trip

Oku-Nikko is a summer resort. It is popular among Japanese people, but did you know that it also once attracted foreign ambassadors? Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park is a park in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. It was used as the Italian Embassy Villa from 1928 to 1997, and after repairs and restoration, it has been opened to the public as a park. The main residence, which features a terrace and living room, has Lake Chuzenji right in front of it, so you can take your time to explore the area while enjoying the view. Why not spend a little time relaxing at the villa where the former Italian ambassador spent his time? #Sakura2024 #Oku-Nikko #TochigiTourism