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Our guide
Seizansō, also called Nishiyama Goten, was the retirement villa of Tokugawa Mitsukuni, second daimyō of the Mito Domain, in the city of Hitachiōta, Ibaraki. In 2007 the villa was designated a National Historic Site and its garden a Place of Scenic Beauty.
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Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
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What this place is
The Seizansō (西山荘), also known as the Nishiyama Goten (西山御殿) was the retirement villa of Tokugawa Mitsukuni, the second daimyō of Mito Domain under the Edo Period Tokugawa shogunate of Japan. It is located in the city of Hitachiōta, Ibaraki. The villa was designated a National Historic Site and its gardens a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 2007.
Visitor information checked: 2026-10-07 · Official visitor information
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What to expect at this type of place: Park & garden
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