Former Baron Tanaka Giichi Villa

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This is the villa built by Giichi Tanaka, the 26th Prime Minister of Japan, to spend his later years. Located near the Hagi Castle ruins, it features an imposing gate, vast grounds, and a beautiful Japanese garden. The building is a modern Japanese-style architecture that skillfully incorporates Western elements into traditional Japanese design, offering a glimpse into the sophisticated aesthetic sense of the politicians of that time. The garden uses Mt. Shizuki as a borrowed landscape, and you can enjoy seasonal expressions. Located in a relatively quiet area of Hagi, it is recommended for history fans who want to spend a peaceful time in a space where the remnants of the samurai era and the dignity of modern Japan coexist.

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旧田中別邸（Tanaka Giichi Second Residence）山口県萩市（Hagi City,JAPAN）

Hagi Tourism Association

Former Baron Tanaka Giichi Villa

Address: 143-164 Hianako-cho, Hagi-shi, Yamaguchi
Website: http://hagishi.com/search/detail.php?d=100042
Operator: Hagi Tourism Association

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