British Embassy Villa Memorial Park

A history museum standing on the shore of Lake Chuzenji. The building was constructed in 1896 as a personal villa for Ernest Mason Satow, a British diplomat who significantly influenced the Meiji restoration, and was later used as a villa for the British Embassy. The museum contains displays presenting the life of Satow, while the café on the second floor serves tea and scones prepared under the direction of the chef of the British Embassy in Japan. Here visitors can enjoy an elegant moment of relaxation while gazing at the scenery of the Okunikko area which famed 19th century English traveler Isabella Bird loved so much.

Spot details

Address: Tochigi Pref. Nikkoushi Chugushi 2482 Map
Area: Nikko / Kinu River / Lake Chuzenji Area
Phone: 0288550880
Hours: [Apr.]9:00-16:00
[May-11/10]9:00-17:00
[11/11-11/30]9:00-16:00
Closed: Dec.- Mar. closed for Winter
Fees: [Admission fee][Adults (high school students and above)]300yen[Children (4 years old-Junior high school students)]150yen[Admission fee (Italian Embassy common ticket)][Adults (high school students and above) )]450yen
[Children(4 years old-Junior high school students)]200yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Note: *Phone calls will be directed to the Sunday Hikari Nature Museum.
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes