Garden · Jomyoji, Kamakura
Former Kacho-no-miya Residence 旧華頂宮邸
1929 half-timbered Western house with a French-style formal garden in a quiet valley east of central Kamakura.
PriceFree
Getting thereJomyoji bus stop (from Kamakura Station), about 5 min
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeSpring and autumn roses
Address2-6-37 Jomyoji, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0003
About
Built in 1929 for Marquis Kacho Hironobu, this half-timbered Western-style house is a nationally registered tangible cultural property owned by Kamakura City. The geometric French-style garden in front is open free most days, and the house interior opens on a few days each spring and autumn. It is near Hokoku-ji's bamboo grove.
Highlights
- Half-timbered 1929 house
- Formal French-style garden
- Registered Tangible Cultural Property
- Near Hokoku-ji bamboo temple
Tips
- Garden is free; the house interior opens only on special days
- Combine with Hokoku-ji and Jomyo-ji
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