Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park
日光田母沢御用邸記念公園
A Meiji-to-Showa imperial summer villa, the 106-room wooden residence is well preserved and is the largest surviving wooden imperial villa in Japan.
Built in 1899 for the future Emperor Taisho, then Crown Prince, Tamozawa Imperial Villa blends architectural styles from the Edo, Meiji, and Taisho eras across 106 rooms. During World War II, Emperor Showa evacuated here. Visitors can remove their shoes to tour the audience chamber, the imperial sitting room, and other areas. The gardens feature cherry trees with drooping branches over 400 years old, along with autumn maples. Admission is about ¥600. Open 9:00–17:00 (until 16:30 from November to March). Closed Tuesdays. About 1.5 km from Shinkyo Bridge. Take the Tobu bus and get off at the 'Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park' stop.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 (closed Tue)
Nearby sights
- Kanmangafuchi Abyss
- Taiyuin Mausoleum
- Futarasan Shrine
- Shinkyo Bridge
- Nikko Toshogu Shrine
- Rinnoji Temple
- Kirifuri Falls
- Kirifuri Kogen Highland