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Highlights
- Visit Otaru Kihinkan (The Old Aoyama Villa) located in the Otaru area of Hokkaido, with a history of 100 years, it has been designated as one of the national cultural properties. See the Aoyama Villa, which took the third generation of the Aoyama family six years to build. The detailed construction methods and ingenious design of the Aoyama Villa show the glory of the Meiji period. The museum also houses a collection of various works of art, providing an in-depth understanding of the lifestyle and contemporary culture of the Meiji period.
- Show voucher on-site for easy entry with KKday online booking
- Witness Otaru's popular tourist spot, Otaru Kihinkan (The Old Aoyama Villa) designated as one of the national cultural heritages
- Walk into a century-old building, experience the history and culture of the Meiji period, and appreciate the beauty of Japanese architecture
Your Experience
- — What You Can Expect —
Otaru Kihinkan (The Old Aoyama Villa) is a mansion built by the big boat owning Aoyama family who flourished in the herring fishery during the Meiji era. It took six years to build the villa with a total floor area of about 1,400 tsubo (about 4,628 square meters). From the exterior of the building to the interior bedrooms, corridors, toilets, etc., it was designed by first-class craftsmen in Japan at that time. The museum also has a collection of very precious works of art and restaurants. You can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine. The garden is an exquisite Japanese garden composed of pine trees and round sand grains, showing the glory of the time. In addition, about five hundred hydrangeas bloom every summer, and with traditional buildings, reflects the beauty of Japanese elegance.
Must Know
- Business hours may change due to seasons, special events, and the influence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Please check the official website before the departure
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.