Want to get a taste of the life of the wealthiest people in Japan? A tour around the Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens will give a glimpse into such a life of glamor. Nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Daito-ku, the small castle that once belonged to the family who owned one of Japan’s largest corporate conglomerates is preserved as a cultural landmark of Japan. The family no longer resides in the glamorous European-style castle, and the structure is now opened to the public for a tour - one that will make you feel as though you are in F.Scott Fitzgerald’s world of opulence and extravagance.
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Kyu-Iwasaki-tei Gardens
Tokyo's small castle
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Elizabeth S
4 years ago
The interiors here are beautiful, with much remaining. But it’s a sadly empty house, since it lost its furnishings when it was seized by Gen. McArthur.
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