Garyu Sanso (Mountain Villa)

Historical Monument

4.5

This is a mountain villa of 9,930 square meters which commands a view of the picturesque landscape around the Hiji River, the “Garyu depths”, the villa was designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 2016. This is the villa which the wealthy merchant, Kouchi Torajiro constructed during the Meiji period to spend his final years; the Sukiya-zukuri style (Japanese traditional architectural style) of the building and the traditional Japanese landscape garden are wonderful. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery at your ease with green tea at “Furoan”. This site gained one star from “Michelin Green Guide Japan” in 2011, attracting attention.

Spot details

Address: Ehime Pref. Ozushi Ozu 411-2
Area: Ozu / Uwa / Sadamisaki Area
Phone: 0893243759
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (Last entry at 16:30)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults 550yen, Children (Junior high school students and below) 220yen
Parking Lot: Available(43spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until June 19, 2020 (Information as of June 15, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Combining Architectural Perfection and Zen at Garyu Sanso Mountain Villa

Ehime | Best Views

Review

Hidden Japanese home and garden gem

Reviewed : 2019.08.01

Loved the quietness and history of this old Japanese home and garden. Lovely walk around the house and garden. Staff were very helpful with imparting their knowledge and keen to answer questions.
Unassuming Cottage/Gardens leaves the memory of Ozu!

Reviewed : 2019.06.11

Initially planned to take in Garyu Sanso as the supporting act to the main feature of visiting Ozu, i.e.:Ozu Castle. As much as I enjoyed the truly excellent Castle, it was the unassuming...
Absolute transquility

Reviewed : 2019.05.17

A small world ofabsolute tranquility! One can see how people tried to leave wordly vanity and stay in the privacy of their mind. Beautiful garden, full of obscure meaning. Professional and passionate...