Seibu Prince Global Rewards
Seibu Prince Global Rewards
Former Shimazaki Toson Residence
Designated as a tangible cultural property by Oiso
This was the final residence of Shimazaki Toson, where he spent the last two years of his life until he passed away at the age of 71. Originally a rented villa known as Machiya-en, Toson called it a “Shizu-no-Kusaya” (tranquil thatched hut) and spent his peaceful days in Oiso.
Shimazaki Toson (1872-1943) was a Japanese poet and novelist. He is known for works such as “Wakana-shu,” “Hakai (The Broken Commandment),” and “Yoake-mae (Before the Dawn).”
Access
About 3.1 km from Oiso Prince Hotel
By car: About 10 minutes; by bicycle: About 13 minutes
Nearby Attractions
Oiso Joyama Park
From the observatory, you can see a panoramic view of Sagami Bay, Mount Fuji, the mountains of Hakone, and the Izu Peninsula. In autumn, the red …
Rokusho Shrine
Kushinadahime is the ancestral deity enshrined here. From the time of its establishment, the shrine incorporated divided spirits from the Ichinomiya …
Azumayama Park
Azumayama Park is a 360-degree panorama where you can experience Hakone, Tanzawa, and Mt. Fuji like you’re actually there. Sagami Bay also …
