Tojō-tei, Historical residence in Matsudo, Japan
Tojō-tei is a historic house in Matsudo that combines Japanese and Western building elements and includes sliding doors, tatami rooms, and a large garden. The property sits quietly on the edge of town and shows several buildings arranged around inner courtyards.
The property was built in 1884 as a private retreat for Tokugawa Akitake, the younger brother of the last shogun. After his death it passed through several hands until the city of Matsudo took it over in 1951 and opened it to visitors.
The name comes from the Tokugawa family, whose members lived here until the mid-20th century. Today visitors use the rooms to view displayed items and walk through the garden.
From Matsudo Station it takes about ten minutes on foot to reach the grounds. The paths in the garden are easy to walk, and the main rooms can be visited without much difficulty.
This residence is the only publicly accessible home of the Tokugawa family in Japan. Many original elements from the late 19th century have been preserved and give insight into life at that time.
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