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British Embassy Villa Memorial Park
British Embassy Villa Memorial Park · 英国大使館別荘記念公園
Exhibits at the British Embassy Villa Memorial Park introduce diplomat Ernest Satow and Oku-Nikko's development as an international summer resort. After the exhibits, enjoy the view of Lake Chuzenji from Level 2.
British Embassy Villa opening hours, tickets and walking directions Official sources Nikko tourism organisation's 2026 villa seasonal hours and winter closures
Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission is JPY 300 for high school students and older, or JPY 150 for children aged four to junior high school students. The combined British and Italian villa ticket costs JPY 450 and JPY 200 respectively. Tea experiences and cafe orders cost extra.
Opening hours
The villa opens from 1 April to 30 November. Hours are 9 am–4 pm in April and from 11 to 30 November, and 9 am–5 pm from May to 10 November. There are no regular closure days from May to November.
What to see at British Embassy Villa Memorial Park
Ernest Satow and Oku-Nikko
The exhibits introduce diplomat Ernest Satow and Oku-Nikko's history as an international summer resort. Learn about the villas around Lake Chuzenji.
British Embassy Villa opening hours, tickets and walking directions
Lake views from Level 2
From Level 2 of the villa, you can look out across Lake Chuzenji. After walking along the shore, enjoy the lake from inside the villa.
British Embassy Villa opening hours, tickets and walking directions
How to get to British Embassy Villa Memorial Park
From Chuzenji Onsen terminal, follow the road along the southeastern lake towards Utagahama. The official map gives a walk of about 35 minutes. If starting at your hotel, check the route from its location.
British Embassy Villa opening hours, tickets and walking directions
Before you visit
Winter closure from December to March
The villa is closed to visitors from December to March and on Mondays in April; if Monday is a public holiday, check the subsequent substitute closure. Temporary operating changes are possible.
British Embassy Villa opening hours, tickets and walking directions Nikko tourism organisation's 2026 villa seasonal hours and winter closures
Include the Italian villa
A combined ticket is available for both villas. Allow time for the exhibits and walk back as well as the outward walk from the terminal.
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Questions about British Embassy Villa Memorial Park
Can I walk from Chuzenji Onsen terminal?
Yes. Walk towards Utagahama on the southeastern lakeshore. The official walking time from Chuzenji Onsen terminal is about 35 minutes. Allow additional time for the villa visit and return walk.
British Embassy Villa opening hours, tickets and walking directions
Official sources
- British Embassy Villa opening hours, tickets and walking directions ·
- Official sources ·
- Nikko tourism organisation's 2026 villa seasonal hours and winter closures ·
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