This villa was owned by Tsunemi Sugawara, a railway entrepreneur. His son, Tsusai Sugawara, is known for the subdivision and development of Kamakurayama as a high-class residential area in the early years of the Showa period (1926-1989). This massive Japanese-style house with some western features was a silkworm farmer's house located in Yokohama. The entrance was moved from Shorenji Temple and the sammon gate is from Koshoji Temple. Currently the building is a soba noodle and kaiseki restaurant.
【Bus】
From JR Kamakura Station, take the bus bound for Kamakurayama, Enoshima via Kamakurayama, or Ofuna via Kamakurayama. Get off at Takasago bus stop. 1 minute walk.
【Shuttle bus (reservation required)】
On weekends and holidays only, there is a scheduled shuttle bus (max. 8 people) from the west exit of JR Kamakura Station or Nishi-Kamakura Station on the Shonan Monorail. Please see the official website for transportation information.