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Aoki Villa: A Meiji-Era Western-Style Retreat in Tochigi・明治期に築かれた西洋風の名邸「旧青木家那須別邸」

Tucked away in Tochigi’s Nasu Highlands, the Aoki Villa blends European elegance with Japanese history. Built in 1888 for Viscount Shūzō Aoki, a former samurai who went on to represent Japan as ambassador to the UK and the U.S., this German-inspired summer residence features distinctive details like its white shingle exterior, dormer windows, and graceful wrap-around verandas.

Beautifully preserved and surrounded by peaceful gardens, the villa is now a favorite destination for travelers, architecture lovers, and couples seeking a timeless backdrop for weddings and portraits.

Read the full write-up (1-minute read): https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250902-aoki-villa

Location: Nasushiobara, Tochigi Pref., Japan Timestamp: 2025/09/02・12:35 Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP 28 mm ISO 100 for 1/100 sec. at ƒ/8

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Cedar-Lined Allée to the Historic Aoki Villa in Rural Tochigi, Japan・栃木の田園に残る歴史的洋館・旧青木家那須別邸を彩る杉並木の道

Built in 1888 in Tochigi, Japan, Aoki Villa was commissioned by Viscount Shūzō Aoki, one of Japan’s first overseas ambassadors. Now a designated historic landmark, the estate features beautifully landscaped gardens and a long cedar-lined allée accented with vivid scarlet sage, leading to the former Meiji-era aristocrat’s resort villa.

Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP ① 28 mm ISO 100 for 1/160 sec. at ƒ/8 ② 105 mm ISO 400 for 1/200 sec. at ƒ/10

Read the full write-up (1-minute read): https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250902-aoki-allee

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Aoki Villa: A German-Inspired Meiji-Era Retreat in Tochigi, Japan・西洋建築が彩る明治期の別邸「旧青木家那須別邸」を訪ねて

The Aoki Villa in Tochigi’s Nasu Highlands is a striking German-inspired residence built in 1888 for Viscount Shūzō Aoki, a former samurai who later became an ambassador to the UK and the U.S. Completed with European design elements like a mansard roof and dormer windows, the villa served as the family’s summer retreat. Today, it’s a beautifully restored historic landmark known for its serene grounds and popularity as a wedding and portrait photography spot.

Read the full write-up (1-minute read): https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20250902-aoki-villa

Location: Nasushiobara, Tochigi Pref., Japan Timestamp: 2025/09/02・12:31 Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP 34 mm ISO 100 for 1/100 sec. at ƒ/8