Mansions and private mansions to visit Kyoto

Okochi Denjiro (1898-1962) was a very popular Japanese actor. His private home and the garden surrounding it are now open to the public. The villa was built in the purest Japanese style. On 2 ha there is the house, a shintō sanctuary, a tea house and a beautiful path that winds through the garden. The garden has been designed to highlight the four seasons, and is indeed beautiful to see in all weathers. The entrance is slightly expensive, but a Japanese pastry and a cup of green tea are included.