[2025 Tokyo Attraction] Travel Guide for Hatoyama Hall (Updated Jul)

#tokyo Hatoyama Hall or Otowa Castle is named after the former Prime Minister of Japan, Ichiro Hatoyama. The house was built in 1924 by Hatoyama's friend, architect Okada Shinichi. Nowadays, the Hatoyama Hall serves as museum to commemorate Hatoyama's family contributions in Japan on terms of politics and education. There are 3 main rooms that are dedicated to Ichiro Hatoyama, his wife and his son. The Hatoyama hall is very popular and often used as location for shooting dramas, commercials, and films. The entrance fee is JPY600 (please note that they only take cash!), and opens from 10:00 until 16:00 from Tuesday-Sunday.

[Hatoyama Hall, Eisei Bunko Art Museum, Higo Hosokawa Garden, Otowa, Sekiguchi, Bunkyo Ward] 🏠Hatoyama Hall 💞Reasons for recommendation: Hatoyama Hall, with its English-style garden where roses and hydrangeas bloom in every season and a pond where Nishikigoi swim, still retains the essence of the ideal life and lifestyle with art collections that Japanese people aspire to. The beautiful Western-style house of the Hatoyama family appeared on the Otowa Hill in Bunkyo Ward in 1924, the year after the Great Kanto Earthquake. The Hatoyama family has produced and raised four generations of leading politicians, including Kazuo (1856-1911), who was a member of the House of Representatives; Ichiro (1883-1959), who became Prime Minister; Iichiro (1918-1993), who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs; and Yukio (born 1947) and Kunio (born 1948), who were also members of the House of Representatives. Ichiro built this Western-style building, which was the stage for the founding of the Liberal Party (now the Liberal Democratic Party), a turning point in postwar politics, and also the preparations for the restoration of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Soviet Union, which he decided to do as prime minister. The building was designed by Ichiro's friend, Shinichiro Okada (1883-1932), known as one of the leading architects of the Taisho and early Showa periods.』 🕰️Opening hours: 10AM–4PM Mon close 📍Location: 1 Chome-7-1 Otowa, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0013 📕Eisei Bunko Museum 『Eisei Bunko holds approximately 6,000 art and craft items and 88,000 historical documents, including 8 national treasures and 35 important cultural properties. We will introduce some of the finest masterpieces from among them. 』 Check the opening hours on the website 💰Price per person: 1000- 🕰️Opening hours: 10AM–4:30PM Mon close 📍Location: 1-1-1 Mejirodai, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 🪴Higo-Hosokawa Garden Shouseikaku 🕰️Opening hours: 9AM–5PM 📍Location: 1 Chome-1-22 Mejirodai, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0015 #MyTravelPlan #AsiaTravel #TokyoTrip #Tourism #AccommodationReport #SocialFieldTrip #DomesticSeasonalPlaces

#springwander If you love European-style mansions and beautiful gardens, Hatoyama Hall in Tokyo is a must-visit in spring! This historic Western-style residence is famous for its elegant stained glass windows and well-maintained gardens filled with seasonal flowers. Walking through the house, you’ll feel transported to another era, and the view from the garden is simply stunning. Spring is the perfect time to visit, as the flowers are in full bloom, making the already charming mansion even more picturesque. Whether you’re into history, architecture, or just looking for a peaceful getaway in Tokyo, Hatoyama Hall is worth a visit! Why You Should Visit: ✔ Beautiful stained glass windows and Western-style architecture ✔ A lovely garden with seasonal flowers in bloom 📍 Address: Bunkyō City, Tokyo, Japan #Tokyo #Japan #SpringFlowers #WesternArchitecture #HiddenGem

🏠Hatoyama Kaikan 📍 1-7-1 Otowa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0013 🚶 12 minutes walk from Edogawabashi Station 💰 600 yen Reservation: Online tickets or same-day tickets can be purchased Time required: 40 minutes 📷: ok ---------------------------------------------------- The mansion where Prime Minister Ichiro Hatoyama and his family lived. The huge Japanese-style stained glass on the landing of the stairs is one of the most beautiful stained glass spots in Tokyo. Emotional points! ・Experience the life of the wealthy in the past! ・Huge Japanese-style stained glass #retro cityscape #retro architecture #architecture #emotional #retro #historical sites #trip to experience historical culture #Tokyo trip #domestic trip #trip_outdoor #Tokyo sightseeing