Old Yamazaki Family Villa

This house was built for the retirement of Yamazaki Kashichi, the fifth head of long-standing Kawagoe confectioner Kameya. In the year 2000 the main building, tea house, and sitting room were designated as Tangible Cultural Properties of the City and in 2006 parts of the building were donated to the city. The garden is a Nationally Registered Memorial (scenic location) and in 2019 the main building was designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan (Architecture). It is highly regarded as contributing to the development of landscaping culture.

Spot details

Address: Saitama Kawagoe-shi Matsuecho 2-7-8 Map
Area: Around Kawagoe Area
Phone: 0492252727
Hours: [Apr.-Sep.]9:30-18:30(Entry by 18:00)
[Oct.-Mar.]9:30-17:30(Entry by 17:00)
Closed: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (if a public holiday, the following day will be closed), New Year's Holiday (12/29 to 1/1), and other temporary closures
Fees: [Admission fee]
[General]100yen
[High school/university student]50yen
[Up to Junior high school student]Free
Parking Lot: Not available