
Nine-year hermitage
The villa was constructed in 1892 (Meiji 25), and the garden was built by Saga businessman Yataro Itami in approximately nine years from 1900 (Meiji 33). It is a mossy garden, about 6,800 square meters in size, and the azaleas and autumn leaves that color the four seasons are stunning. It is also a must-see villa with a reed roof and a small window of bamboo lattice. Open to the public for a limited time in spring and fall.