Numazu Imperial Villa Memorial Park, Historical park in Numazu, Japan
Numazu Imperial Villa Memorial Park is a green space containing two surviving annexes surrounded by gardens that frame views across Suruga Bay. The gardens feature shaped trees that direct the sight toward the water beyond.
The villa was built in 1893 for the Crown Prince during his recovery from illness. The city took over management in 1969 and transformed it into a public memorial park.
The West Annex displays rooms that blend Japanese design with Western influences, such as carpets layered over tatami mats, showing how both aesthetics coexisted in imperial spaces. Visitors can observe this mix in the decoration and arrangement of the interiors.
The park sits about 15 minutes from JR Numazu Station by bus and is easy to reach. There is a small admission fee for the gardens and a higher charge for access to the villas.
The restored billiard room in the West Annex features green felt walls, revealing Western leisure activities enjoyed in imperial spaces. Preserved baby gates from when the future Emperor Showa spent time there as a child remain visible.
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