Enter an Authentic Samurai Residence Free from Crowds

The “Former Hotta Residence (Sakura Garden)” is the mansion of Masatomo Hotta, the last lord of the Sakura Domain, built in the Meiji era. While there are no grand castle towers or flashy decorations, the traditional Japanese “Aesthetics of Subtraction” (minimalist beauty) is perfectly preserved here.

Sitting on the quiet wooden veranda and gazing at the beautiful Japanese garden—designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty—will provide you with an exquisite “Hidden Gem” experience that you can never find in the crowded tourist spots of Tokyo.

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