Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park (Nikko)

Japan / Tochigi / Nikko / Chugushi, 2482
 museum, house, park, interesting place

Hours: 9:00 to 16:00 (until 17:00 in July and August)
Admission: 100 yen donation
Closed: December through March and Mondays

This elegant complex was the former summer residence of the Italian Ambassador to Japan. It is located on the southeastern shore of Lake Chuzenji and was recently donated to Tochigi Prefecture and opened to the public.

The exterior of the villa is noted for its decorative use of cryptomeria bark.
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Coordinates:   36°43'30"N   139°29'10"E
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