Todogaoka Historical Park

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A vast park where you can experience Meiji-era history and nature. Features Tokugawa Akitake's villa, gardens, a historical museum, and a teahouse.

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Overview

Todogaoka Historical Park is a tranquil and beautiful park harmonizing Meiji-era history and nature. The Todotei residence, built by Tokugawa Akitake, the last lord of the Mito Domain, is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan and offers a glimpse into the lives of people during that era. Completed in 1884 (Meiji 17), its construction took approximately two years. Comprising nine buildings with 23 rooms, it's a precious historical site showcasing the lifestyle of the upper class at that time. The garden is a rare example of a Western-style garden in Japan, incorporating elements of Western garden design that Tokugawa Akitake encountered during his studies in France. Its expansive lawns and unique landscape, featuring the Podocarpus macrophyllus as a symbolic tree, are particularly captivating. The Todotei Historical Museum is a museum exhibiting materials related to the history of the Todotei residence and garden, as well as information on Tokugawa Akitake and Tokugawa Yoshinobu (Keiki). Through precious photographs, documents, and artifacts, you can learn about the turbulent era from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period. The Sho-un-tei teahouse was built by Matsudo City to commemorate its 35th anniversary of becoming a city. Built in a traditional teahouse architectural style, it offers the opportunity to enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. Todogaoka Historical Park is a recommended sightseeing spot where you can fully enjoy history and nature. Be sure to visit!

  • Historic Sites

Basic Information

Address
714-1 Matsudo, Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan Search for tourist attractions in Chiba
Access
Rail JR East and Shin-Keisei Electric Railway: 11-minute walk from the East Exit of Matsudo Station. Bus From the East Exit of Matsudo Station, take the Matsudo Shin-Keisei Bus, routes Matsudo 21, 23 (bound for Matsudo City Higashi-Matsudo Hospital) or Matsudo 22 (bound for Rikaidai Danchi). Get off at the first stop, "Todotei Historical Museum." A 4-minute walk from the bus stop. Car Approximately 10 minutes from the Matsudo Interchange (from the Takaya Junction direction) or Misato-Minami Interchange (from the Oizumi Junction direction) of the Tokyo Outer Ring Road. Show route
Op.Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cld.Days
Mondays (the following day if a Monday is a national holiday), December 28th to January 4th
Fee
Combined Admission Fee for Todatei Residence and Todate History Museum: Individual: ¥320 Group (20 or more people): ¥250 High school & University students: ¥160 Group (20 or more people): ¥120 *Residents of the city aged 70 or older are charged the same group rate (please present proof of age and address such as an insurance card).
INFO
Pets are not allowed. Service animals are permitted (please carry the designated identification and certification). Please take your trash with you. The Todatei Residence does not have air conditioning, so it can get very hot in the summer. Please take care of your own health management, such as drinking water regularly. If you feel unwell, please inform the Todatei Residence reception. *The History Museum is air-conditioned. Following safety checks, the Yudono and Riza-shiki buildings have reopened. Please note that we may restrict access to parts of the Todatei Residence without notice if further safety checks become necessary. Thank you for your understanding.
HP
http://www.city.matsudo.chiba.jp/tojo/tojogaoka_kouen/index.html

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