Former Villa of Gokichi Matsumoto, Ukou Tea House
Gokichi Matsumoto is a politician who was active in the Meiji and Taisho eras, and had a close relationship with Meiji sholar Aritomo Yamagata. This building was built around 1923. It consists of a sukiya-style main building, a separate tea room, a waiting room, and a garden with an artificial hill and waterscape. It is a valuable relic that conveys the culture of modern Odawara villas, where tea ceremony exchanges were popular and lively.
Essential Information
| Hours |
11am–3pm
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| Suggested duration |
30m |
| Closed | Monday-Friday (except national holidays) |
| Costs |
None |
