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
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Hours |
10:00~16:00 |
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Duration |
30m |
Closed | Mondays (if the Monday falls on a public holiday then we will be closed the following day) ※ New Year holidays and other temporary closures |
Costs |
None |