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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 Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park, explore the main building’s cedar bark finishes and views of Lake Chuzenji. Afterwards, learn about the history of the international summer resort through photos and videos in the annex.
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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 Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park
The main building finished with cedar bark
The lakeside main building uses cedar bark in its finishes. Look at the architecture and enjoy lake views as you explore.
Summer-resort history through photos and videos
The annex introduces the history of the international summer resort through photos and videos. Explore architecture and scenery in the main building, then stories of lakeside villas in the annex.
How to get to Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park
Walk about 35 minutes southeast along the lake towards Utagahama from Chuzenji-onsen terminal. Boat and seasonal bus routes and travel times are excluded from this walking guide.
Before you visit
Winter and April closures
Closed December–March and Mondays in April. For public holidays, check subsequent substitute closures. Check your date’s guidance for temporary operating changes too.
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Returning after both villas
Compare the two-villa ticket if adding the British villa. Beyond the approximately 35-minute walk from the terminal, allow time for visits and the return walk.
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Questions about Italian Embassy Villa Memorial Park
Is there a ticket for the British embassy villa too?
Yes. A combined ticket covers both British and Italian villas; choose a villa-only ticket for just one. Both close in winter, so check opening for your date.
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Official sources
- Italian villa hours and tickets ·
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- Nikko tourism authority 2026 seasonal villa hours and winter closures ·
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