Ijimino Ochaya

What it is

• A historic villa and tea house.
• Built on the site of a temporary residence.
• Current building constructed in 1814.
• Restored in 1999.

What to see

• A Niigata Prefecture Tangible Cultural Property.
• A National Place of Scenic Beauty.
• One of Japan's Top 100 Historical Parks.
• The garden, built in 1655.

When to go

• Closed on Mondays.
• Closed from December to March.
• Admission is free.

Getting there

• 5-minute walk from Ijimino Shisho-mae bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.