What to know
Seisonkaku Villa (成巽閣) was built in the final years of the Edo Period by a Maeda lord for his mother. It stands as one of the most elegant surviving samurai villas in Japan.
Located at the southeast corner of Kenrokuen, Seisonkaku is a large two-story structure with many spacious tatami rooms. A notable feature is the roof over its garden viewing deck, built without supports to keep the garden view unobstructed.
The villa has a direct entrance to Kenrokuen (separate admission fees apply). Signs and information are available in both Japanese and English.
Seisonkaku Villa sits right next to Kenrokuen, opposite the garden's main entrance.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- 9:00 to 17:00 (last entry at 16:30)
- Closed
- Wednesdays (or Thursdays if Wednesday is a national holiday)
- Admission
- 700 yen (~$4.48) (1000 yen (~$6.4) during special exhibitions)
- English name
- Seisonkaku Villa
- Original name
- Seisonkaku Villa
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