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Hatoyama Hall, House museum in Otowa, Tokyo, Japan

The Hatoyama Hall contains a concrete construction with Adam-style reception rooms and decorative stained glass windows featuring dove motifs throughout the building.

Built in 1924 as a private residence for Prime Minister Ichiro Hatoyama, the building was designed by architect Shinichiro Okada and opened to the public in 1996.

The museum preserves artifacts and documents related to the Hatoyama family, including displays about Kaoru Hatoyama and her son Iichiro in dedicated rooms.

The museum opens from 10:00 to 16:00, with last entry at 15:30, and general admission costs 600 yen, while students pay 400 yen upon showing identification.

The English-style garden contains 160 rose bushes of 90 different varieties, complementing the architectural elements of this historical residence.

Location: Otowa

Inception: 1924

Architects: Shin'ichirō Okada

Official opening: June 1, 1996

Address: 東京都文京区音羽1-7-1 112-0013

Website: https://hatoyamakaikan.com

GPS coordinates: 35.71382,139.73121

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16

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