Former Konoe Residence

Nishio City History Park was made by restoring a portion of the Nishio Castle grounds. This building on the premises is part of the former Konoe family residence, a Kuge (court noble) of Kyoto. It passes on the traditions of the tea ceremony. Structures consist of a library and a tea house built by the Shimazu family in the late Edo period when a daughter of their members married into the Konoe family. The elegant hanakugi nails and hana-akari window befit the tea house of such nobility. The library offers a seasonal Japanese sweet and matcha green tea set service. It's a good place to spend some tranquil time while gazing out at the lovely Japanese garden.

Spot details

Address: Aichi Nishio-shi Kinjocho 231-1 Nishio-shi History Park Map
Area: Nishi-Mikawa Area
Phone: 0563546758
Hours: [Former Konoe Residence] 9:00-17:00 [Apr.- Sep.] 9:00-18:00 [Tea] 10:00-16:00
※Facility of study and tea room Available until 21:00
Closed: Monday (Open on public holidays), 12/29-1/3
Fees: [Admission fee] Free
[Matcha Tea] 450yen (with Japanese sweets)
*Usage fee is required when renting the facility
Parking Lot: Available(50spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(nishiofreeWi-Fi)
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
[Night] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes