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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
The British Embassy Villa Memorial Park’s exhibitions introduce diplomat Ernest Satow and Oku-Nikko’s development as an international summer resort. After the exhibits, enjoy Lake Chuzenji views from the second floor.
British villa hours, tickets and walking access Official sources Nikko tourism body's 2026 seasonal villa hours and winter closures
Visitor information
Admission
Single-villa admission is JPY 300 for high school students and older and JPY 150 for ages four through junior high school. The British–Italian villa combination ticket is JPY 450 and JPY 200 respectively. Tea experiences and café orders cost extra.
Opening hours
Open April 1–November 30. Hours are 09:00–16:00 in April and November 11–30, and 09:00–17:00 from May through November 10. There are no regular closure days from May through November.
What to see at British Embassy Villa Memorial Park
Ernest Satow and Oku-Nikko
The exhibitions introduce diplomat Ernest Satow and Oku-Nikko’s history as an international summer resort. Learn about the villas around Lake Chuzenji.
Lake views from the second floor
View Lake Chuzenji from the villa’s second floor. After a lakeside walk, enjoy the view from inside the villa too.
How to get to British Embassy Villa Memorial Park
From Chuzenji Onsen Terminal, follow the southeastern lakeside road towards Utagahama. The official map gives a walk of about 35 minutes. If starting from your hotel, check the route for its location.
Visiting tips
Winter closure from December through March
Visits are not available from December through March. Closed Mondays in April; if Monday is a public holiday, check the substitute closure date. Temporary operating changes are possible.
British villa hours, tickets and walking access Nikko tourism body's 2026 seasonal villa hours and winter closures
Adding the Italian villa
If visiting both villas, choose the combination ticket. Allow time for the villa visits and return walk as well as the walk from the terminal.
British villa hours, tickets and walking access Italian villa hours and tickets
Questions about British Embassy Villa Memorial Park
Can I walk from Chuzenji Onsen Terminal?
Yes. Walk towards Utagahama on the lake’s southeastern side; the official directions give about 35 minutes from Chuzenji Onsen Terminal. Allow additional time for the villa visit and return journey.
Official sources
- British villa hours, tickets and walking access ·
- Official sources ·
- Nikko tourism body's 2026 seasonal villa hours and winter closures ·
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