A walk through periods in Japanese history

This estate was originally the residence of the Okatani family and founder of the independent trading company dealing in steel, machinery, and other such products. Vacant for a long period of time, the city of Nagoya successfully consulted the Okatani family to give new purpose to the estate as a rest stop along Nagoya's Cultural Path. While other buildings along the Cultural Path belong to the city, Hyakka Hyakuso still remains the property of the Okatani family.

A relaxing moment with a cup of tea and spectacular floral view

The Hall, originally the property's main residence, offers self-service tea and coffee. Look through the windows, and you are greeted by the multitude of different foliage in the adjacent garden, designed following the property's famous Hyakka Hyakuso Folding Screen, which illustrates some 90 varieties of plant life. Seventy varieties from the folding screen are available to gaze upon as you get off your feet for a bit during a journey through the culture of Nagoya.

Aichi Now's Cultural Path Futaba Museum page
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