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Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park
Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park · イタリア大使館別荘記念公園
At the Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park, see the cedar-bark finishes of the main building and its Lake Chuzenji views. Then visit the annex for photographs and videos about the international summer resort’s history.
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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, from 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 Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park
The cedar-bark-finished main building
In the lake-facing main building, examine the cedar-bark finishes. Enjoy the lake views while exploring its architecture.
Resort history in photographs and video
The annex presents the international summer resort’s history through photographs and videos. Explore the main building’s architecture and views, then learn about the lakeside villas in the annex.
How to get to Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park
Walk from Chuzenji Onsen Terminal towards Utagahama on the lake’s southeastern side; allow about 35 minutes. Routes and journey times for boats or seasonal buses are not included in these walking directions.
Visiting tips
Winter and April closures
Closed for winter from December through March and on Mondays in April. If Monday is a public holiday, check the substitute closure date. Temporary changes are possible, so consult the notices for your visit date.
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Visiting both villas and returning
For the British villa too, compare the two-villa combination ticket. Beyond the roughly 35-minute walk from the terminal, allow time for the visits and return walk.
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Questions about Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park
Is there a ticket that also includes the British embassy villa?
Yes. There is a combination ticket for both the British and Italian villas. Choose a single-villa ticket if visiting only one. Both close in winter, so check whether they are open on your visit date.
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Official sources
- Italian villa hours and tickets ·
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- Nikko tourism body's 2026 seasonal villa hours and winter closures ·
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