Former Aoki Family Nasu Villa

"This Western-style residence is located on the grounds of Roadside Station Meiji no Mori Kuroiso. The residence was built in 1888 as a villa for Shuzo Aoki, a man who served as a diplomat in Germany, and as Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs. At every turn, the villa employs European architectural techniques, and it was designed by Tsumunaga Matsugasaki, who studied architecture in Germany and who also designed the 77 Bank head office as well as the Taiwan Railway Hotel. Locals call the villa the ""Aoki Estate."" Employing German construction methods in areas such as the frame and roof truss, the villa was designated a National Important Cultural Property in 1999."

Spot details

Address: Tochigi Nasushiobara-shi Aoki 27-banchi Roadside Station Meiji no Mori Kuroiso Map
Area: Nasu Highland Area
Phone: 0287630399
Hours: [Apr.- Sep.]9:00-17:30
[Oct.- Mar.]9:00-16:30
Closed: Monday (The next day if it is a public holiday), 12/29-1/3
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults200yen, Junior High School Students100yen
Parking Lot: Available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available