The Niigata Saito Villa

Former summer residence of one of Niigata’s three large zaibatsu families, this structure on 1.1 acres was built in 1918 by Kijuro Saito IV, a wealthy merchant and member of the House of Peers. The large garden makes good use of its sandy terrain, and its comfortable contrast with the airy, modern Japanese-style dwelling speaks to the prosperity of old Niigata.

Information

Phone
＋81‐25-210-8350
Hours
9:30 am to 5 pm
Closed Mondays
(If Monday is a holiday, closes Tuesday instead)
Admission Fee
Weekdays: Adults 300 yen; Kids (6 to 16) 100 yen, Weekends and holidays: Admission is free.
Getting There
By car: 8 min from Niigata Station
By bus: Inuyasha tourist bus from Niigata Station, alight at the Northern Culture Museum stop, walk 2 minutes