Engage in edutainment through wagashi, crafts, and tea ceremony featuring Mount Fuji views

Explore Japanese Traditions in an Imperial Villa

Region
Tokai
Prefecture
Shizuoka

Constructed in a scenic spot overlooking Mount Fuji across the sea, Numazu Imperial Villa was cherished as a retreat by Japanese emperors since the Meiji era. The site houses a school, located in the East Annex, where former emperors used to study and the Suruga Taian, a tea house modeled after the National Treasure Taian in Oyamazaki, Kyoto. The garden path leading from the tea house and the villa’s expansive gardens still bear the traces of its long history. This venerable place is an ideal venue not only for meetings, training sessions, and parties, but also to immerse yourself in traditional Japanese cultural experiences, allowing you to enjoy a special time as you appreciate the richness and preciousness of nature.

Highlights

The East Annex, a place of learning for emperors and crown princes in the past, now hosts various events, such as shogi title matches. Here visitors can enjoy traditional Japanese cultural experiences, including making wagashi, which are traditional Japanese sweets.
Stroll through a Japanese garden in a yukata or kimono, with Mount Fuji visible across the sea as a stunning backdrop.
Experience the art of tea ceremony in an authentic tea house associated with the imperial family.
As a gift, you will receive a traditional handicraft bearing the seal of the Numazu Imperial Villa, an exclusive item only available here.

Availability

Year-round

Conditions

Application period

21 days in advance
Fees

Basic fees: 15,000 yen (includes use of 1 facility and 1 English- or Chinese-speaking attendant)
No. of participants

Up to 20 people
Time required

2 hours