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Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park
A beautiful villa standing near a beautiful lake created from the Mt. Nantaisan eruption.
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Chuzenji Lake was created 20,000 years ago from the eruption of Mt. Nantaisan. Diameter 25m, and maximum water depth 163m. Various seasonal flora awaits visitors. There is a hiking course around Chuzenji Lake. and visitors can enjoy a leisurely, great view of Mt. Nantaisan. It is chilly even during Summer, and was popular among foreigners as a place to escape the heat. Various villas of foreign nationals were made around here.
One of those villas was the Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park. It was designed by Antonin Raymond, an architect and diplomat. The walls are adorned with Ichimatsu patterns, and are beautiful with a cedar skin. The villa dissolves into the beautiful sceneries of Chuzenji Lake. From the garden, visitors can view a magnificent landscape of the lake.
Nearby is the United Kingdom Embassy Villa, constructed in 1896. The villa was owned by the UK diplomat Ernest Satow, and was frequented by Isabella Bird. It is now open to the public with an exhibit.
Highlights
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Flora of Chuzenji Lake changes seasonally.
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A 13km long hiking course around the lake.
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The Italian Embassy Memorial Villa is architecturally beautiful.
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Nearby is the United Kingdom Embassy Villa and Chuzenji Lake Boathouse.
Photos
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![The Italian Embassy Villa with a modern look dissolving in the natural landscape.]()
The Italian Embassy Villa with a modern look dissolving in the natural landscape.
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![The inside is filled with patterns of Cedar skin.]()
The inside is filled with patterns of Cedar skin.
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![Enjoy Azalea’s during the summer and autumn leaves during Autumn around the lake.]()
Enjoy Azalea’s during the summer and autumn leaves during Autumn around the lake.
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![The UK Embassy Villa which used to be personally owned by Ernest Satow.]()
The UK Embassy Villa which used to be personally owned by Ernest Satow.
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![The Chuzenji Lake Boathouse which preserves a waterside Resort from the early Showa period.]()
The Chuzenji Lake Boathouse which preserves a waterside Resort from the early Showa period.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- イタリア大使館別荘記念公園
- Postal Code
- 321-1661
- Address
- Chugushi, Nikko City, Tochigi
- Telephone
- 0288-22-1525 (Nikko City Tourism Association)
- Opening Hours
- All day / Villa open daily during May to November, closed on Mondays during April. Closed December to March.
- Admission
- Free / Villa admission adults 200 yen, Children 100 yen (Combo ticket with British Embassy available)
- Directions
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45 minute bus ride from Tobu Line Tobu Nikko station. Disembark at Chuzenji Onsen stop, walk 35 minutes.
*April to November: 10-minute walk from the "Yuran-sen / Tachiki-kannon" bus stop. - Official Website
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Nikko City Tourism Association (Japanese)
Nikko Natural Science Museum (English)