Garyu Sanso (villa)

A famous Sukiya-zukuri building with the ultimate in style

Fresh greenery and autumn leaves are reflected like a mirror on the clear blue water surface of Garyuyeon. Fascinated by its beauty, Torajiro Kawachi, a local famous person, invited a master craftsman from Kyoto to build it as his villa. It has been designated as a national important cultural property, and you can enjoy the beauty of the Sukiya-style architecture and beautiful Japanese garden. In 2011, it received one star from the Michelin Green Guide Japan. It has also been selected as one of the 100 most famous buildings in the world by the Museum of Dreams.

 

Built on the cliff of Garyuyuan, the entire "Furo-an" resembles a ship, and you can see the Garyu Yuan below. Furo-an Hospitality with tea. With the Hiji River as a borrowed scenery, you can enjoy the tea prepared by the tea teacher and the Japanese confectionary of seasonal creations. Tea is available only on Sundays from April to October (closed in August). (*Confirmation of implementation time, etc. required)

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basic information
location:
Ozu (Ehime Prefecture) Ozu 411-2
business hours:
9:00~17:00 (Full time 16:30)
Regular holidays:
Open all year round
telephone number:
0893-24-3759
Fee:
Adults 550 yen, children 220 yen
website:
http://www.garyusanso.jp/
conditions:
  • Can be reached by public transportation
season:
No question
remarks:
・呈茶料金:一服1,100円(創作和菓子付)
・開催日時:毎週日曜日 9:30~15:30
・開催期間:4月~10月(8月休み)


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