A Mini Virtual Tour of A Historical Site In Tokyo And Having Lunch At A Japanese Restaurant

This park is named “Former Iwasaki Family’s Mansion And The Garden” that is a historical spot in the center area of Tokyo.
In 1896 after Japan got the first modern government, the Iwasaki family, founder of the Mitsubishi group, purchased this land and constructed a number of buildings. it was a large premises, but only three buildings remains, a western style building, a Japanese house and a billiard house. The three buildings exhibit contrast and harmony between Western and Japanese culture. The British architect, Josiah Conder (1852~1920),  built the  western style building and the billiard.
The whole premises was appointed as one of the Important Cultural Assets of Japan in 1999.
After visiting this historical site, let's go to a Japanese restaurant and try some Japanese lunch!
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