Bansuiso Villa (Matsuyama) | museum

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Bansuiso (萬翠荘), 3-3-7 Ichibanchō
Tel.: +81 089-921-3711
www.bansuisou.org/
Tu-Su 9:40AM-6PM, closed 12/29-01/05

This French-style building was constructed in 1922 for the former lord of Matsuyama Castle, Hisamatsu Sadakoto (久松定謨). After having lived and studied in France, Hisamatsu became enamored with the romantic architectural style, and hired Kigo Shichirō (木子七郎) to build his villa. This Taishō Era estate was the venue of many parties for the elite in its heyday, and the Emperor himself made it a point to visit whenever he was in the area. Currently, it is used as the Museum of Art's annex. The first floor's gallery changes throughout the year and is free, while the collection on the second floor showcases ink paintings by Shiki, Sōseki, and other Ehime residents (¥100 adults, ¥50 children)