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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
British Embassy Villa Memorial Park’s exhibitions explore diplomat Ernest Satow and Oku-Nikko’s development as an international summer resort. After the displays, enjoy Lake Chuzenji scenery from the second floor.
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Visitor information
Admission
Villa-only admission costs 300 yen for high-school students and older, or 150 yen for ages four through junior high school. A combined ticket for the British and Italian villas costs 450 yen for high-school students and older, or 200 yen for ages four through junior high school. Tea activities and café orders cost extra.
Opening hours
Open April 1–November 30. April and November 11–30: 09:00–16:00; May–November 10: 09:00–17:00. No regular closures May–November.
What to see at British Embassy Villa Memorial Park
Ernest Satow and Oku-Nikko
Displays introduce diplomat Ernest Satow and Oku-Nikko’s history as an international summer resort, offering stories behind the villas around Lake Chuzenji.
Lake views from the second floor
Look over Lake Chuzenji from the villa’s second floor. After your shoreline walk, enjoy the view from inside the villa too.
How to get to British Embassy Villa Memorial Park
From Chuzenji-onsen terminal, follow the road southeast along the lake towards the Utagahama shoreline. The official map gives about 35 minutes on foot. If starting from your accommodation, check the route from its actual location.
Before you visit
Winter closure December–March
Closed December–March and Mondays in April. When Monday is a public holiday, check the subsequent substitute closure. Temporary changes are possible too.
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Adding the Italian villa
For both villas, choose the combined ticket. Allow time for villa visits and return walks beyond the journey from the terminal.
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Questions about British Embassy Villa Memorial Park
Can I walk from Chuzenji-onsen terminal?
Yes. The official walk southeast along the lake towards Utagahama takes about 35 minutes from Chuzenji-onsen terminal. Allow extra time for the villa visit and return.
Official sources
- British villa hours, tickets and walk ·
- Official sources ·
- Nikko tourism authority 2026 seasonal villa hours and winter closures ·
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