The Seizansō, also known as the Nishiyama Goten was the retirement villa of Tokugawa Mitsukuni, the second daimyō of Mito Domain under the Edo Period Tokugawa shogunate of Japan. It is located in the city of Hitachiōta, Ibaraki.
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Kyūshō-ji
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Nice place but too expensive for what it offers. 1000 yens for a 20 minutes visit at best, it's not really worthy despite the historical significance of the site. I should also add that most of the structure has been refurbished with brand new material and it's quite hard to feel something genuine.
Edit: it seems the admission fees were raised which is unlikely to improve the general evaluation. I'm taking...
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It's a historical place and a nice garden for different seasons. The fee is 1500 yen for adults. I feel like I have made a donation to this project. They recommend to use a smartphone app as a guide in 3 languages. However I have difficulty to drive there, Google maps did not show correct way. I may come again in fall to enjoy red leaves in the water garden...
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If you happen to be in Hitachi - Ota area, this is the thing to go to. Preserved ancient historical residence. The entrance also has a pretty Japanese style park. There is also a small souviner shop at the park entrance.
Ask a local guide how to walk in. Taxis may also be usable from the train station.
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