Former Asakura Residence

Also known as the Kyu Asakura House, this beautiful traditional Taisho-era (1912-1926) mansion was built by a local politician and  former chairman of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly known as Tojiro Asakura. Standing in contrast to the nearby Hillside Terrace complex, the house is a perfectly preserved example of early 20th-century Japanese architecture, with a roughly 5,500sqm Japanese garden surrounding it. A visit costs just ¥100, but because of the delicate condition of the wooden floor boards and tatami mat rooms, you will have to remove your shoes and wear socks before entering the building.